Greater Jacksonville and Surrounding Areas
- Ponte Vedra Beach
- The Beaches - Jacksonville, Neptune and Atlantic Beaches
- Nocatee, World Golf Village and Julington Creek
- Downtown Jacksonville and Springfield
- North Jackonville
- South Jacksonville - San Marco and San Jose
Ponte Vedra Beach
If beautiful beaches, world class tennis, and professional golf appeal to you, then Ponte Vedra Beach is the community for you. For tradition, variety, quality and year round enjoyment, there is no other geographical area that compares. With Jacksonville Beach to our north, the Intracoastal to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the east and historic St Augustine to the south, Ponte Vedra Beach is right in the center of Florida's First Coast.
You'll find the ambiance of a small town here, but with the flavor of sophistication found in larger cities. Neighborhoods such as Sawgrass County Club, Marsh Landing County Club and The Plantation at Ponte Vedra offer a wide range of gated communities, diverse-style homes, condominium choices or custom waterfront properties. And the Ponte Vedra Beach school system is top-notch.
Ponte Vedra's beaches are among the most spectacular in Florida. Here seaside resorts and private escapes are crested in the twisted oaks and hammocks of wild palmettos. Miles of freshwater streams, creeks and lagoons course through the natural environs accentuating the natural beauty of the beaches. On nature walks, the careful eye may glimpse a loggerhead turtle or one of the 177 species of birds. Ponte Vedra Beach is also the site of the Guana River State Park, a large nature preserve that includes miles of protected beaches, wetlands, and near-pristine woods.
So it's no surprise that CNN and Money Magazine named Ponte Vedra Beach the best place to live in Florida and among the 50 best to live in the United States. So consider calling Ponte Vedra Beach your home!
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Ponte Vedra Beach Communities
Sawgrass Country Club Sawgrass Player Club
Marsh Landing Country Club The Plantation at Ponte Vedra
Plantation Oaks Old Palm Valley
Ponte Vedra Beach Churches and Synagogues
Christ Episcopal Ponte Vedra Presbyterian
Ponte Vedra United Methodist First Baptist
Chabad at the Beaches Christ the Redeemer
Family Bible Our Lady Star of the Sea
Ponte Vedra Beach Clubs
Serenata Beach Club Cabana Beach Club
Sawgrass Country Club Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
Ponte Vedra Lodge & Club Palm Valley Golf Club
TPC Sawgrass Marsh Landing Country Club
Ponte Vedra Golf & Country Club The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Beach
Ponte Vedra Beach Schools
Ocean Palm Elementary PVPV Rawlings Elementary
Ponte Vedra High School Nease High School
The Bolles School Palmer Catholic Adademy
Episcopal High School St Johns County School District
Ponte Vedra Beach Chamber of Commerce
Ponte Vedra Beach Statistics - St. Augustine Record & homeinsight.com
Population: 36,727
Average Household Size: 2.44
Average New Home Value (excl. land): $350,815
Mean Temperature: 70F
Average Rainfall: 50 inches
High Temperature in July: 89.3F
Low Temperature in January: 45.6F
Median Age: 40.9 years
Average Household Income: $149,349
Education: 57.5% Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Marital Status: 74.3% Married
The Beaches - Jacksonville, Neptune and Atlantic Beaches
Jacksonville's First Coast beach communities are comprised of Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach. Located within one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country, beach residents enjoy all the amenities and modern infrastructure of a large city and all the hospitality of a small hometown. All three beaches offer a diversity of neighborhoods and top rated schools, each with a unique coastal Florida personality.
Jacksonville, Neptune and Atlantic beaches are bordered by the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. Atlantic and Neptune beaches are mainly residential with single-family homes and public beach access. Look for entertainment, shopping and dining along Atlantic Boulevard and A1A.
Jacksonville Beach is further south and offers a mix of residential, commercial and retail. With miles of white sandy beaches and a mild, breezy climate, residents and visitors enjoy year-round golfing, boating, fishing, tennis, and other outdoor sports.
Although Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Jacksonville Beach are part of Duval County's consolidated government, the three beach cities voted in 1968 to maintain their own identity and city governments.
Discover northeast Floridaÿs best-kept secret, Jacksonville's beach communities, tucked away on a barrier island on Floridaÿs famous A1A. Truly an ideal place to call home.
Click on the Links Below to Learn More About The First Coast's Beach Communities
The City of Jacksonville Beach
Jacksonville Beach Churches
Beach United Methodist Thomas Chapel Church
Jacksonville Beach Church of Christ Second Missionary Baptist Church
First Baptist Church Epsicopal Church
Jacksonville Beach Schools
Jacksonville Beach Elementary Fletcher Middle School
Seabreeze Elementary Fletcher Duncan High School
San Pablo Elementry Beaches Episcopal School
Discovery Montessori School St Paul's Catholic School
Atlantic Beach Churches
Community Presbyterian Oceanside Christian Church
Sunrise Community Church Freedom Independent Baptist Church
Beaches Vineyard Church St John's Catholic Church
Atlantic Beach Schools
Atlantic Beach Elementary Mayport Middle
Mayport Elementary Fletcher Duncan High School
Joseph Finegan Elementary Montessori Tides School
Nocatee, World Golf Village and Julington Creek
Northern St. Johns County is probably the fastest-growing area on the First Coast. Such spectacular communities asJulington Creek Plantaion, World Golf Village and Palencia offer gated communities, golf communities, condominiums and apartment homes.
But the best may be yet to come as plans for the development known as Nocatee begins to come to life. Imagine building the equivalent of an entirely new city from concept to fruition. Nocatee offers the peacefullness of country charm all within easy reach of downtown Jacksonville and minutes from beautiful First Coast beaches.
Like many other First Coast communities, golf plays an integral role in this region. Choose from courses designed by Jacksonville native Mark McCumber to golf legends Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus.
Click on the Links Below to Learn More About North St Johns County Communities
North St Johns County Communities
Julington Creek Plantation World Golf Village
North St Johns County Schools
St Johns County School District Bartram Trail High School
Ponte Vedra High School Nease High School
Creekside High School Pedro Menendez High School
St Augustine High School The Bolles School
Palmer Catholic Adademy Episcopal High School
Downtown Jacksonville and Springfield
Jacksonville is in the First Coast region of northeast Florida and is centered on the banks of the St. Johns River, about 25 miles south of the Georgia border. Long the heart of business and government, Downtown Jacksonville is undergoing a number of sweeping changes in housing options, new nightlife options and government amenities.
There is a strong push to create new housing opportunities in the urban core. Developers are converting former office spaces into luxurious loft apartments and condominium developments unlike those previously available in the River City. For historic beauty, culture and convenience, no urban neighborhood can beat the riverfront in Downtown Jacksonville, where 2,365 homes in a dozen residential communities offer an exciting lifestyle.
Tap into the urban lifestyle of historic architecture, modern amenities, and great open spaces. Perhaps you're looking for the exposed brick and beams of loft-style living, or maybe you'd like the more traditional layout of a townhome. Whether you prefer high rise living, or want to get in on the ground floor, Downtown Jacksonville has something for you.
Travel North on Main Street and you enter Springfield, one of Jacksonville's re-emerging neighborhoods and a historical district. Home to Victorian-era architecture, Springfield is experiencing new home construction balanced with a mix of historic remodeling that is luring in new investment and new families.
Jacksonville plays host to a number of annual cultural events. The Jacksonville Jazz Festival is held every April and is the second-largest jazz festival in the nation. Other popular music festivals include The Spring Music Fest, Planetfest, and Springing the Blues. The Jacksonville Film Festival is held every May and features a variety of independent films, documentaries, and shorts screening at seven historic venues in the city. Every July 4 is the Freedom, Fanfare & Fireworks celebration, one of the nation's largest fireworks displays.
Museums and art collections include Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art , The Museum of Science and History and the The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens. Jacksonville is home to many professional sports teams, the most famous of which is the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. The Jacksonville Suns are a minor league baseball affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Click on Links Below for More Information on Downtown Jacksonville and Springfield Areas
Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
North Jacksonville
Jacksonville's Northside may see the areas next big boom! Plenty of uncharted land remains on the Northside as do myriad landmarks. The Northside is home to the Jacksonville Zoological Gardens, Jacksonville International Airport, Big Talbot and Little Talbot Islands, Huguenot Memorial Park, as well as the Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve. This area is filled with pristine marshes, woods and rivers, which are sure to lure developments of all types in the coming years.
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Jacksonville Zoological Gardens
Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve
Jacksonville International Airport
South Jacksonville - San Marco and San Jose
The area known as San Marco has a rich history, and, arguably, is one of the more cosmopolitan neighborhoods in Jacksonville. Based on the Piazza di San Marco in Venice, Italy, Jacksonville's San Marco Square is an artsy shopping, dining and entertainment district just south of downtown and north of Mandarin. Its historic Italian influenced architecture stretches along the Y-shaped intersection of Atlantic and San Marco Boulevards just west of Hendricks. At the center of the Square, a giant statue of three lions watches over Bails Park and its classic white bandstand. For these reasons and more, the San Marco area has become one of Jacksonville's trendiest destinations. In the Square you can stroll through art galleries, boutiques, independent bookstores and upscale gift shops. You'll find everything from a Thai bistro to a casual, pet-friendly sidewalk pizza parlor, a Chicago-style bar & grill, a popular local hot subs chain, a Starbucks coffee shop, and much more. Other points of interest include the Peterbrooke chocolate boutique, the old-fashioned art deco San Marco Theater, and Floridaÿs longest running community theater. Further exploration of San Marco will uncover numerous restaurants along with nightclubs and day spas. The streets south of the Square are lined with charming estates, riverfront mansions, and community parks. Travel south of San Marco on Hendricks Avenue and you will come to the area known as San Jose. Within minutes, it becomes obvious you are now surrounded by more than the traditional-styled homes offered in San Marco.
San Jose is where magnate Alfred I. DuPont built his expansive 15,000-square-foot summer home, Epping Forest, which has since been converted to a yacht club that is the center of an exclusive residential community. Epping Forest, which includes 58-acres with 3,200 feet on the St. Johns River, is known for its superb fitness facility and walking paths.
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San Marco Preservation Society