Explore Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Ponte Vedra Beach |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | St. Johns County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 30.239686 |
| Longitude | -81.385638 |
| Population | 32,000 |
| Density | 480.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 32082, 32004 |
| Area Code | 850 |
| County Seat | St. Augustine |
Ponte Vedra Beach emerges from the salt-heavy air as a landscape defined by the relentless meeting of land and tide. It lies 3.8 miles south of Jacksonville Beach, FL (from Jacksonville Beach, FL: bearing 173°T), and is situated 4.3 miles north of Palm Valley. Sunlight filters through the dense palmetto scrub, casting long, splintered shadows across the sandy soil that stretches toward the shimmering expanse of Ibis Cove. The terrain remains low and pliable, shifting slightly as one moves toward the inland reach of Diego Plains or the quiet, brackish flow of Cut Creek. Travelers often note how the light at dusk turns the humid atmosphere into a soft, bruised purple, reflecting off the water just one mile from the open coastline. Far to the west, the distant silhouette of Mount Cornelia anchors the horizon, standing as a silent sentinel over the flat, subtropical expanse.
Ponte Vedra Beach owes its enduring structure to a legacy of deliberate development and the quiet expansion of the regional economy. Early industry focused on the extraction of minerals from the coastal sands, a practice that eventually gave way to the manicured growth of private clubs and residential enclaves. Today, the local economy flourishes through the careful management of high-end hospitality and the steady influx of those seeking a respite from the sweltering heat. While the labor of the past was rooted in the raw materials of the earth, the present day relies on the maintenance of impeccable greens and the administration of luxury services. The influence of the nearby landscape is undeniable, as the salt air demands a constant, rhythmic upkeep of every structure built upon these shifting coastal sands.
Ponte Vedra Beach cultivates a character of refined seclusion, defined by the quiet rituals of daily life and the sweeping vistas of Deleon Shores Park. Residents often gather near the water to watch the tide, finding a steady, grounding peace in the predictable movement of the sea. The area is perhaps most recognized as the home of the PGA Tour, which maintains a profound presence here, drawing spectators who wander the fairways with a quiet, focused intensity. Beyond the sport, the community remains a sanctuary for those who appreciate the interplay of dense cypress growth and the expansive, cloud-filled sky. Even the most casual observer can recognize the influence of the regional climate, where the sudden, electric snap of a summer thunderstorm serves as a reminder of the raw, untamed power lingering just beyond the well-tended lawns.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Coordinates: 30.239686, -81.385638. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Ponte Vedra Beach includes the ZIP code (32082, 32004), telephone area code (850), county seat of St. Johns County (St. Augustine), and school district assignment.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |