Drive about 45 minutes to an hour north of Palm Coast โ up I-95 and over toward the coast on A1A โ and you'll reach Ponte Vedra Beach, one of Northeast Florida's most upscale coastal communities. It's a polished, refined counterpart to Palm Coast's easygoing feel: pristine, uncrowded beaches, world-class golf, elegant neighborhoods, and a lifestyle that manages to be both luxurious and laid-back. For Palm Coasters, it's a favorite trip north for a big-name concert, a round of golf, or an upscale dinner by the ocean.
Ponte Vedra Beach sits in St. Johns County (not Flagler), just south of Jacksonville and north of St. Augustine. Its beaches are famously quiet and beautiful โ from the soft dunes of Ponte Vedra Beach to the pink-hued coquina sand and shark-tooth hunting at Mickler's Landing, and the protected coastline of the Guana Tolomato Matanzas (GTM) Research Reserve, a paradise for hiking, kayaking, and birdwatching.
But Ponte Vedra is best known as a golf destination. TPC Sawgrass โ home of THE PLAYERS Championship and its famous island-green 17th hole โ anchors the area, alongside historic clubs like the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. Even if you don't golf, the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall draws Palm Coasters north for intimate live shows, and the dining and shopping around Sawgrass Village round out a polished day trip. Whether you're visiting for the day or dreaming of a move, Ponte Vedra pairs coastal beauty with a refined, welcoming pace.
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