Get out and enjoy Ponte Vedra Naturally

Ponte Vedra and its beaches have long been known for luxurious resorts and world-class golf. But did you know this special destination also offers some of Florida’s most breathtaking nature experiences? Explore the curated adventures below and discover the spectacular natural side of Ponte Vedra!

Biking

Feel the Florida breeze as you bike through the Ponte Vedra area. We’ve described five different versions of biking adventures from biking through nature preserves to cycling on the beach to riding on the historic A1A.

Birding

Great viewing options await birders in the Ponte Vedra community. Birds of many species appear along the shore, in the marshes and along the broad expanses of the area’s waterways.

Fishing

For many visitors to Ponte Vedra Beach, fishing is a fun part of their outdoor experience.

Hiking

Hikers will find diverse options to explore in the Ponte Vedra area. From hiking along the shore to strolling along trails featuring dappled shade, hikers will enjoy the serenity they are seeking.

Kayaking

Kayaking on the broad range of water environments in the region is a great way to both have a fun day of recreation, while viewing the amazing variety of ecosystems and natural environments that Ponte Vedra and Its Beaches has to offer.

Mickler's Landing beach

Mickler’s Landing Beachfront Park is a St. Johns County beach park on Ponte Vedra Boulevard.

Bird Island Park

Bird Island Park is a St. Johns County park next to the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library. Bobby Weed designed it to show off the ecosystems of northeast Florida, with dune and wetland areas and native plants and animals.

The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve—better known as the GTM Research Reserve—to highlight some of the most extraordinary nature-based experiences in Ponte Vedra and its beaches.

As one of only 30 National Estuarine Research Reserves in the country, the experts at GTM know exactly how to help visitors explore and enjoy the area’s remarkable natural environments—both within the Reserve’s 76,000 acres and throughout the greater Ponte Vedra Beach area.

Through Ponte Vedra Naturally, you’ll discover 25 curated experiences in Hiking, Kayaking, Fishing, Biking, and Birding, complete with Insider Tips to help make each adventure unforgettable. You’ll also find guidance on how to be a Sustainable Visitor, ensuring these delicate ecosystems remain vibrant for generations to come.