Where
Mickler’s Landing Beachfront Park is the first public beach park in Ponte Vedra, located on County Rd 203, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082. Ponte Vedra Beach also encompasses Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, located at 505 Guana River Road, and extends to South Ponte Vedra Beach Recreation Area, at 2933 S. Ponte Vedra Blvd., marking the southern tip of Ponte Vedra Beach. You’ll find multiple beach walkovers on this map, starting in the north between 311 and 313 on Ponte Vedra Blvd. and running south. Click on any listing for more information.
Vibe
Upscale, serene and stunningly beautiful, Ponte Vedra Beach offers a chance to connect with nature and hunt for sharks’ teeth on the unique pink coquina sand. Couples, groups of friends, surfers, families and even dogs are frequent visitors. It’s often busy near the entrance of Mickler’s Beach, but peaceful if you wander down the shore a bit.
See, feel
The sand has a rosy blush to it, bleaching to a whiter hue by the dunes. It’s hard-packed but has loads of shells in it, so bring appropriate water shoes. Extravagant homes and dunes lush with sea oats add to the dreamy landscape. It’s the Atlantic, so expect some waves, which will vary depending on tides, the wind, and offshore systems.
On or near the beach
Low tide creates intriguing tide pools for the kids as well as the best opportunity to hunt for seashells and sharks’ teeth. Here’s surfing information. For an classic outdoor adventure, go on a kayak expedition at Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, where the saltwater marsh and mangrove tidal wetlands are home to abundant wildlife.
Accessibility
You can drive on Mickler’s Beach (with cooperative beach and weather conditions) so you can easily get your gear out to a spot by the waves. Mickler’s features a handicapped-accessible walkway from the parking area to the beach. To reserve a free beach wheelchair from St. John’s County to use for up to seven days, call (904) 209-0331 several days in advance and they’ll deliver a chair for you. The wheelchairs are popular, so plan ahead.
Facilities
The South Ponte Vedra Recreation Area boasts pavilions with picnic tables and beach access. Mickler’s Landing has bathroom facilities and outdoor showers.. Big Bill’s Beach Stuff Rentals will set you up with umbrellas, beach chairs, bicycles and everything for a day in the sun.
Lifeguards
Seasonal
Parking
Check out parking information here.
