Spring
THE PLAYERS Championship
The PGA TOUR's flagship event at TPC Sawgrass, with the famous 17th island green, Military Appreciation Day, and concerts.
Details (opens in a new tab)Neighborhood Guide · St. Johns County
Ponte Vedra Beach: oceanfront living and world-class golf.
Just south of the Jacksonville beaches, Ponte Vedra Beach pairs miles of Atlantic coastline with some of the most recognized golf in the world, including TPC Sawgrass (opens in a new tab), home of THE PLAYERS Championship (opens in a new tab).
By Dawn Spencer · Last updated
Ponte Vedra Beach at a glance
CountySt. Johns
SettingOceanfront, Intracoastal, and golf communities
HomesEstates, golf course homes, villas, and condominiums
NearbyJacksonville Beach, Nocatee, St. Augustine
Highlights
What sets Ponte Vedra Beach apart
- TPC Sawgrass and the PGA TOUR's headquarters
- The historic Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, opened in 1928
- Beach access along Ponte Vedra Boulevard and Mickler's Landing
- The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (opens in a new tab) to the south
- Shopping and dining along A1A and at Sawgrass Village
Buying Here
What to know
Well-known communities include Sawgrass, Marsh Landing, the Old Ponte Vedra area along Ponte Vedra Boulevard, and The Plantation at Ponte Vedra.
Luxury homes · Discretion and detail at the top of the market.
Community & Official Sites
Straight from the source
Amenities, rules, assessments, and events as the community, club, district, or city publishes them. Club memberships are separate from HOA and CDD fees; I'll pull the current numbers for any home you're considering.
- Ponte Vedra Inn & Club (opens in a new tab)Historic oceanfront resort and private club, est. 1928
- TPC Sawgrass (opens in a new tab)36 holes, home of THE PLAYERS; dining open to the public
- Marsh Landing Master Association (opens in a new tab)1,000+ homes, golf, tennis, Intracoastal access
- Sawgrass Players Club HOA (opens in a new tab)About 1,900 residences in 16 neighborhoods
Map
Where Ponte Vedra Beach is
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Boundaries shown are approximate; confirm a specific address with the county property appraiser.
Before You Buy
Questions to answer for any Ponte Vedra Beach home
- Current property taxes, and what they may become without the seller's homestead exemption
- HOA dues, what they cover, and any special assessments or capital contribution at closing
- Club membership requirements and costs, if any
- FEMA flood zone and whether flood insurance is required or recommended
- Roof age and wind mitigation features, which drive insurance cost
- School assignments for the specific address, confirmed with the district
Some newer St. Johns communities carry a CDD assessment on the tax bill in addition to HOA dues. Club memberships, where offered, are usually separate from the HOA.
Research Tools
Look it up yourself
- St. Johns County Property Appraiser (opens in a new tab)Ownership, taxes, sales history
- St. Johns County School District (opens in a new tab)School zoning by address
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center (opens in a new tab)Flood zone by address
- Local market reports (opens in a new tab)Recent sales and trends
Search Homes
Search Ponte Vedra Beach homes for sale
Live MLS listings, updated as homes come on the market.
- All Ponte Vedra Beach homes (opens in a new tab)Every active listing
- Luxury homes $1M+ (opens in a new tab)Estates and luxury properties
- Waterfront homes (opens in a new tab)Ocean, Intracoastal, lake, and marsh
- Condos & townhomes (opens in a new tab)Lock-and-leave living
- Newer construction (opens in a new tab)Built 2024 or later
Annual Events & Traditions
Events and traditions around Ponte Vedra Beach
In Ponte Vedra Beach
December
Palm Valley Boat Parade
Lighted boats parade seven miles up the Intracoastal from south of the Palm Valley Bridge.
Details (opens in a new tab)Thanksgiving to New Year's
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club holiday season
Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, holiday dinners, and seasonal events at the historic resort.
Details (opens in a new tab)Dates change from year to year; check each organizer's site. For what's happening tonight, see Livedrp below.
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Live music and nightlife near Ponte Vedra Beach
Within 3 miles around Ponte Vedra Beach: 21 nightlife spots, including 5 with live music. This week, 2 of them have events on the calendar. A few of the closest (names open in Google Maps; tonight's lineup is in the Livedrp (opens in a new tab) app):
- 1912 Ocean Bar and Rooftop (opens in a new tab)Bar · Gastropub · Restaurant · 0.9 mi
- The Tavern (Members/guests only) (opens in a new tab)Bar · Live Music · 1.0 mi
- Pusser's Bar and Grille (opens in a new tab)Bar · Restaurant · Live Music · 1.8 mi
- Island Girl Cigar Bar (opens in a new tab)Bar · Live Music · Cigar Bar · 1.9 mi
- Blue Jay Listening Room (opens in a new tab)Live Music · 2.8 mi · 18 events this week
- Ponte Vedra Wine Bar & Restaurant (opens in a new tab)Wine Bar · Restaurant · 0.5 mi
Venue data from Livedrp as of 2026-11-04. Disclosure: Dawn Spencer is the founder of Livedrp.
Nearby neighborhoods
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