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PONTE VEDRA BEACH VACATION RENTALS, FLORIDA |
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Why Vacation in Ponte Vedra Beach |
| Nestled on the northern side of Florida’s Atlantic Coast, Ponte Vedra Beach is home to some of the most stunning beaches - a few ringed with barrier dunes, while their unprecedented vistas await your arrival. What’s more, you can soak in the beauty of the place by booking yourself comfortable vacation rentals at Ponte Vedra Beach. |
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Ponte Vedra Beach Vacation Rental Information |
Vacation rentals in Ponte Vedra Beach mostly comprise of exotic vacation rental condominiums, vacation rental villas, vacation rental townhouses and vacation rental houses. A 1-bedroom and 1-bath vacation rental condominium sleeps 2 to 4 people. Amenities at these Ponte Vedra Beach vacation rentals include Internet facilities, TV, DVD player, washer and dryer.
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A 3-bedroom, 3-bath vacation rental condo or condominium sleeps 4 to 8 people. Many Ponte Vedra Beach vacation rental condos or condominiums offer a wonderful view of the ocean and include amenities like community pool, washer/dryer and entertainment systems.
A 1-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental house sleeps 2 or 3 and includes amenities like a fireplace and a charcoal grill. Many Ponte Vedra Beach vacation rental houses offer fascinating views of golf courses and lakes and access to clubs nearby. A 5-bedroom and 3-bath luxury vacation rental house can accommodate up to 12 people. For those in bigger groups, huge vacation rental houses are an effective option. These Ponte Vedra Beach vacation rental homes have amenities like hot tubs/Jacuzzis, bikes or boogie boards for the beach, fireplace and deck shower, apart from the usual facilities. You can enjoy lovely dinners from decks overlooking the pristine beaches in some of these vacation rental houses.
Lovely Ponte Vedra lodges and vacation rental villas with oceanfront dining and an access to clubs are also available. A 3-bedroom and 3-bath Ponte Vedra Beach vacation rental villa sleeps up to 6 people.
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Special Information for Booking Vacation Rentals in Ponte Vedra Beach |
Most Ponte Vedra Beach vacation rentals are available on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Vacation rentals often have negotiable or discounted rates for a monthly stay or more. A booking deposit is required for most Ponte Vedra Beach vacation rental bookings but you can check for specific rates while making a reservation and in case you decide to cancel your trip, the cancellation charges will be levied as applicable. Usually, one night’s booking charges is levied.
The check-in time in most Ponte Vedra Beach vacation rentals is between 3 PM- 4 PM, while the checkout time is around 12 noon. Cleaning charges are extra. Many of Ponte Vedra Beach vacation rentals do not allow pets and are no-smoking areas, except in the patio or balcony. Rates are lower during the fall season and on the higher side from July to September. |
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Must See in Ponte Vedra Beach |
Ponte Vedra Beach has miles of fresh water creeks, streams, lagoons. It has beautiful beaches, some of them ringed with barrier dunes and offering breathtaking views. Ponte Vedra Beach, with its water sport options like snorkeling, parasailing, swimming, surf fishing etc, is a haven for those with a love for outdoor activities. It is close to the Guana River State Park, town of St. Augustine, Lightner
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| Museum, among other sites. While in Ponte Vedra Beach, you can also do some horseback riding, tennis and bird watching. |
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Sights and Attractions in Ponte Vedra Beach |
| There are quite a few attractions in and around the area. One of the most exciting attractions in Ponte Vedra Beach is Guana River State Park. You can also visit Ponte Vedra Presbyterian Church.
• Guana River State Park
• Trips to Nearby Areas |
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Outdoor Recreation in Ponte Vedra Beach |
| In Ponte Vedra Beach, visit Guana River State Park where you can go hiking and biking along more than 9 miles of nature trails. Tennis and water sports are the most popular forms of recreation at Ponte Vedra Beach.
• Tennis
• Water Sports
• Horseback Riding
• Bird Watching | |
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Golfing in Ponte Vedra Beach |
Some of the most prestigious and scenic golf courses in the world attract professional TPC tournaments and The Players championship, with a 2.5 million dollar purse. A total of 135 professional caliber holes, acclaimed as the “Pebble Beach of the East Coast,” are available at discount prices from a number of conveniently located hotels. The signature course, considered the seventh best resort course in America by the Golf Digest, is the 6,857-yard TPC at Sawgrass Stadium Course. Its notoriously difficult island green, makes it one of the “world's most photographed holes.” |
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Ponte Vedra Beach Fairs and Festivals |
Spanish, Minorcan, British, Greek, African-American and many other cultures take pride in showing their contributions to the region. Concerts, art shows, special performances and exhibits provide irresistible reasons to visit. Street fairs here attract many tourists. This year, Florida’s First Coast Birding and Nature Festival will be held from May 11 to 14. Photo safaris, digital travel tips, garden walks, talks, kids’ adventure trips, etc are part of this festival. Birding tours, workshops, etc are organized regularly on the beach. Other events to look forward to this year are the Colonial Folk Arts Festival in October, Fall Arts and Crafts Festival in November, Nights of Lights Festival from November to January, Gamble Rogers Folk Festival in May, among others. Reservations may have to be made a few weeks in advance.
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Dining and Nightlife in Ponte Vedra Beach |
Ponte Vedra beach offers a wide variety of cuisine serving American, Italian, delicious seafood and barbecues. They are mostly casual dining restaurants but reservations are suggested on weekends and few offer carryouts. Ruth’s Chris Steak House is a popular dinner venue on Ponte Vedra Beach and offers market fresh seafood, cooked to perfection and some exotic desserts. Some good restaurants are also located in St. Augustine and St. Augustine’s Beach. Some restaurants, such as The Raintree Restaurant at St. Augustine, have a dress code, so check this out when you are going in to the upscale places.
Many restaurants in St Augustine also have entertainment. Visitors to The Reef of St Augustine can enjoy pop, folk, jazz nights at the restaurant. Some of the events in the region are held at night. For instance, Nights of Lights Festival, to be held from November 26 to January 31 and will have a million lights illuminating the city of St Augustine, making it a memorable sight. Try to catch this one!
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Shopping in Ponte Vedra Beach |
Ponte Vedra beach offers specialty-shopping experiences ranging from the finest in art to home and decorative accessories. You can find beautiful art glass, jewelry, ceramics, metals, and gifts while browsing the art galleries. You can view magnificent pieces of artwork, including oils and watercolors by local, regional, and nationally known artists while at the art galleries, which host many artist shows and events.
Cigar shops are big with cigars, humidors, cigar gifts and cigar accessories. Home and decorative accessory shops stock beautiful accessories and gifts including artfully arranged table settings, flatware imported from France, etched glassware, local Florida art, accent furniture, photo frames and albums, and an array of fragrant sachets, soaps, and candles. Complimentary gift wrapping is available.
You can then relax, after hectic shopping, in the day spas, which offer full hair salon services, including make-up application, massages, body polishes, facials, manicures, pedicures, and a full menu of tailored grooming services for men are available at the full service salon and day spa.
The nearby city of St Augustine also has some great shopping options. If you love antiques, head towards St Augustine’s Antique Emporium, which has something for every collector. |
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Best Times to Visit Ponte Vedra Beach |
Ponte Vedra Beach enjoys a year round mild climate. Hot, humid summers and warm, mild winters attract many visitors to this area. Though unexpected rains are an all-year phenomenon here, the official rainy season runs from May through October, and September is the rainiest month of the year. Winters are sunny and mild, with cool and balmy evenings. Summer temperatures range from 70° F to 89° F while the winter temperatures range from a high of 63° F to a low of 45° F.
Summer is the best time to visit Ponte Vedra Beach. You can, however, plan your vacations all round the year to play your game of tennis or golf in the world-class courts and golf courses or choose from your favorite water sport, like sailing, parasailing, jet skiing, and more. Most vacation rentals charge higher rates from July to September, which is usually a good time to visit the beach. However, September is also the wettest month of the year and the rainy season lasts from May to October. |
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Time Zone for Ponte Vedra Beach |
| Eastern Standard Time. |
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Getting To and Around Ponte Vedra Beach |
You can reach Ponte Vedra by the closest airports, which are Towers Field (NIP), about 17 miles west of Ponte Vedra Beach in Jacksonville, Florida; Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), approximately 25 miles northwest of Ponte Vedra Beach in Jacksonville, Florida; Cecil Field (VQQ) located roughly 29 miles west of Ponte Vedra Beach in Jacksonville or Whitehouse Nolf Airport (NEN) located around 30 miles west of Ponte Vedra Beach in Jacksonville. Several public buses in St. Johns County make traveling within and around Ponte Vedra Beach easy.
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