Ponte Vedra Style: A Four-Day Itinerary

GTM North Beach Walkover looking north

Immerse yourself in the luxury and charm of Florida’s Historic Coast with a four-day Ponte Vedra style itinerary.

Day One

A visit to Florida’s Historic Coast starts at the Ponte Vedra Visitor Center to get all the latest news about what is happening in the area.

Visits to the First Coast Cultural Center showcase exhibits of works by some of the great talent local talent in Ponte Vedra Beach. Shop at the boutiques, galleries, and shops at Sawgrass Village.

Enjoy an evening at Valley Smoke BBQ on the Intracoastal Waterway soaking in the sunset views as stunning as the menu featuring slow-smoked BBQ, southern-inspired seafood, and steaks cooked over a wood-fired grill.

TPC Clubhouse 1
PicturedClubhouse at TPC Sawgrass

Day Two

A day at TPC Sawgrass: Enjoy a tour of the inspiring clubhouse that features art, artifacts, and exhibits about the World famous TPC Stadium Course and the history of The PLAYERS Championship.

Enjoy lunch at Nineteen at TPC Sawgrass clubhouse with seating on the veranda overlooking the 18th hole of the Stadium Course.

Take some lessons from some of golf’s best instructors at the PGA Tour’s Performance Center or play a round of golf on one of the two courses, Dye’s Valley Course or the Stadium course that features the world-famous Seventeen Island Hole.

End the day with a delicious meal prepared by the award-winning culinary staff at 1912 Ocean Bar & Rooftop at Sawgrass Marriott Cabana Beach Club.

PicturedBird Island Park Aerial

Day Three

Explore the North Florida natural beauty at the area’s scenic parks.

Start the day birdwatching at Bird Island Park. Designed by Bobby Weed, the park illustrates the ecosystems of northeast Florida and highlights native flora and fauna. The landscape includes dune and wetland areas, with educational signage, and interactive art sculptures.

Grab lunch to go from Trasca & Co. Eatery and head to the GTM Reserve to enjoy the beaches, nature trails, and maybe kayaking?

The Beaches at the GTM Reserve are some of the most beautiful in Florida. Drive along the A1A Scenic and Historic Coast Byway and enjoy the views. The GTM Research Reserve manages the beach adjacent to the North Beach, Middle Beach and South Beach access parking lots along A1A in Ponte Vedra Beach. The dunes tower over the beaches along the 4-mile strip of natural beaches on this portion of A1A. Take some time to comb through the sand in search of fossilized shark teeth.

Be sure to visit the GTM Visitor Center where a full-scale model of a North Atlantic right whale hangs from the ceiling. From monitoring oysters and their impact on water quality, to conducting ongoing research on the tortoise population, this is truly a “living classroom.” There are guided eco-tours, interpretive exhibits, aquariums, laboratories, and many hands-on opportunities for visitors of all ages to learn, enjoy, and participate in the stewardship of this dynamic ecosystem teeming with life. Hiking, biking, fishing, and paddling are all available at the GTM. Research Reserve.

End the day enjoying a relaxing waterfront meal at Palm Valley Fish Camp on the Intracoastal Waterway. With a menu that features the freshest seafood - shrimp, oysters, crabcakes, tuna, and more, this upscale camp is a favorite for locals and visitors.

PicturedSpa at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club

Day Four

Nothing speaks Ponte Vedra like a day at the spa. Popular spas include the Spa At Ponte Vedra Inn & Club where peaceful surroundings and ultra-modern facilities combine with an impressive selection of more than one hundred beauty and pampering services; and the Spa at Sawgrass, a luxury sanctuary with a Zen-inspired realm of personalized treatments, soothing music, and warm lighting accent a tranquil symphony of Eastern design elements.

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