Ponte Vedra Beach is a seaside resort community in Jacksonville located along Florida’s Atlantic coast. Established in 1928, Ponte Vedra, Florida experienced humble beginnings as a mining town after valuable minerals were discovered in 1910. Now it’s all grown up with some of the most luxurious resorts, like The Ponte Vedra Inn and Club and the The Lodge & Club Ponte Vedra Beach. Home to world-renowned golf courses and the PGA Tour, as well as the host of The Players Championship at Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach is a place where you can rub elbows with professional golfers or play a few rounds with aspiring amateurs. The suburb is situated between the Intracoastal Waterway and the coast, encompassing miles of sandy shoreline and nature preserves. With its amazing golf courses, upscale beachfront homes, independent businesses and just 18 miles south of downtown Jacksonville, living in Ponte Vedra Beach provides the best of both worlds.