The Back Nine

(12 reviews)

2.9 mi

Nice 12 HOLE course. Lots of water and sand traps that are…read morebeautifully placed. The grounds were wet due to all the rain. I love the Spanish moss hanging from the trees.

Course is in great shape, at least for my level of play. Only draw back is that you are paying the…read moresame price you'd pay for 18 holes at most public courses and you are only getting 12... and the last three are part of a Par 3 course. Other than that, course was in great shape, and it plays tough, staff was friendly and helpful, carts were clean.

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Jacksonville Beach Golf Club

3.2

(25 reviews)

1.8 mi

For an inexpensive municipal course, we really like it here. And as a plus, all the staff in the…read morepro shop and bar are wonderful.

The course is beautiful and the challenge is great. However, I've been back to back days now this…read moreweek and have been forced off of the last hole both times. They claim it's the sprinkler systems but I know that's not the case because yesterday we were forced to return cart and no sprinklers were running on the last holes. Today our cart screen said 5 minutes ahead of schedule yet we still were forced to not tee off of the last hole (to add we were the last group too). The day prior our screen said 14 minutes behind schedule and we were forced to turn in our carts yet again at the same place (with a 10 minute later tee time). No discounts or money back at either along with no exceptions. Place is great but they need to either accommodate for the later tee times in order to let people finish or if they "must leave because of sprinklers/ being closed" give some sort of discount. Have never been to a place you pay to play 9 holes and back to back days have been forced to return the cart prior to finishing. Especially when the cart screen says we are ahead of pace..

Ponte Vedra Inn Golf Club

(2 reviews)

1.2 mi

I have been working around and playing this course for maybe 20-25 years now. I still can't play…read moreworth a hoot. Like the old saying goes "it takes a lot of Balls to play like me" Really, a lot. I carry maybe 20-30 and sometimes have to borrow some from whomever I'm playing with. This course is so nice and the grass in immaculate and green and strong and the greens are always in perfect condition. The other big thing is that PVIGC has the very first island green ever. Anywhere. I do like the ocean course a little better but the island course is still very taxing for us amateurs.

We played the Ocean Course. It was a nice layout with open fairways and large, well-kept greens…read more The wind definitely challenges you being so close to the ocean. It could turn a 380 yard par 4 in to a hard par 5! The front desk and bag people were very friendly. My only complaint came from one of their Marshall's, Skip. We waited on almost every hole for the front nine, the group in front was encouraged to play faster and they did. We played along the back nine at a good pace, never slowing the group behind us down at all...ever. So the Marshall approached us on the 18th tee and told us we were slow and we needed to speed up. Really? On the 18th tee? He could have been kind but he chose to be more a harsh jerk. Goes to show that one person can change the impression of a business.

Lazor Loft is helping me be the best me.

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The first ever island green

Coastal Indoor Golf

(14 reviews)

2.2 mi

Amazing instructor experience. Go visit Brian and his team for great lessons or just a fun golfing…read moreexperience with friends.

Great staff. We were just visiting my son is a lefty so they had to build him a set of clubs. We…read morehad a great time playing Saint Andrews.

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Caddyshack Golf and Teaching Center

(6 reviews)

3.1 mi

An absolute must to stop and talk with the staff! They are very knowledgeable and well informed…read moreabout all golf related topics. They offer lessons by one of the best! If you want your clubs perfectly matched to you with a personal touch then stop by!

This is THE SPOT for Golf Instruction , Custom Club Fitting, and a GOOD ASS TIME. You've passed…read morethis place a million times but there is so much more than meets the eye. I broke my driver the first day of a long golf trip, Don worked a miracle. One of the coolest freakin dudes in the world. Buddies of mine have gotten lessons from him. Now he's beating my ass. Has a real grass putting green in the front that you can use and chill. Let's get this guy trending!

Edwin Watts Golf

I would give this store a 10 if I could. The staff is so friendly and love what they do…read more I came to Edwin Watts to seek sponsorships for two charity golf events I volunteer with. The team was delighted to help with these two events which benefit education in St Johns and Duval Counties. In particular, I would like to thank ALEX and BILLY for their help. It was a pleasure to visit this store and thanks again for the generous support and friendly help!!

I went in to drop my putter off for a much needed new grip. I was told they could do it while I…read morewaited. Sure enough, I was out the door in less than 30 minutes, re-gripped putter in-hand. The grip is great, the price was quite reasonable, and the service was spot on!

Putting Green

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Jacksonville Golf & Country Club

4.6

(22 reviews)

4.5 mi

A gated community with a nice golf course, tennis courts, I even seen a basketball court and more…read more Plenty to do and well maintained.

Went to go visit a friend who lives here and it is a gated community. The gate keepers are very…read morethorough so make sure you've been called in prior to coming if you're visiting someone or you may be waiting at the gate awhile. Right when you drive in, you see the beauty of the greens and the golfers enjoying their day. The roads are easily marked with signs and the gate keeper is very helpful giving directions once you're cleared to go inside. There are tons of big houses and very friendly people. Watch your speed as there is a policeman who patrols the area. Other than that, it is a super safe community where kids can actually play outside without having to worry about them too much.

Offsite catering event for Caring Chefs 2013

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Marsh Landing Country Club

(8 reviews)

1.3 mi

Beautiful private club. Nice experience . Some holes tighter than others, but overall more…read moreforgivIng off the tee than many Florida courses. People are very friendly in the shop, and all over. Played on a Saturday at 9:20. Played front in 1:15 then ran into groups. Played back in 1:45 for a 3 hour round! On a Saturday! That's why I love private golf! Will definitely have my club in Illinois hook me up again when I am Back in spring,

Marsh Landing Country Club is another great gated community in the Ponte Vedra area. It's where I…read morespent most of my teenage years & young twenties as my parents had a house in the neighborhood. Great for raising families as kids are always out playing and making new friends. Several small neighborhoods exist within the larger community. I lived on the main drive that winds from gate to gate, so I can't speak to the smaller pockets but each one had it's own personality. Harbor Island was definitely a sight to see with personal docking stations for that small yacht your neighbor may have. With previous neighbors like Tony Boselli, Tom Coughlin, and Mark Brunell it was always nice to see them out and about in the early days of the Jaguars career. The clubhouse area itself is gorgeous. With ample parking, you can dine in the clubhouse, play tennis, take a swim or hit a few balls on the driving range. The clubhouse used to be our brunch destination on Sundays and with great views of the golf course it was easy to understand why it was popular. The guards working in the security gates are friendly and personable. It even got to a point as a teenager where they would recognize friends that were 'regular visitors' and never gave to much of a hassle for people trying to come in.

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TPC Sawgrass

4.3

(75 reviews)

4.0 mi

We get Friday tickets every year. This was the worst traffic experience getting there in the…read moremorning down A1A. No traffic management happening at any of the lights so the right lane was not moving as people budged in from the left and from the right at every light. Almost 2 hrs from Beach Blvd to the parking area. We missed so much golf! Do better next year!!! Also the crowds were pretty crazy once we finally got in.

Always a great time at TPC! Make sure you review what's allowed before entering. Bathrooms are…read moreclean and the drinks are mean! Have fun and be safe

Walking up to the clubhouse entrance.

The famous signature 17th hole with the island green at TPC Sawgrass.

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Inside. Dining room and bar with TVs. Nineteen restaurant, inside the TPC Sawgrass clubhouse.

Atlantic Beach Country Club

(7 reviews)

5.8 mi

I love, love the protein bowl (quinoa, sweet potatoes, egg, garbanzo beans, cheese and these…read morecrunchy things in a bed of lettuce). It's a great variety of flavors and textures. It's filling and just the perfect combination of protein. I tried the ahi tuna nachos today too and I was pleasantly surprised. The flavor was a bit spicy, but in the best way and there was a generous portion of tuna. The chips were homemade. The seaweed salad on top was the perfect combination. I really loved it. It's beautiful to sit outside and relax.

I attended an all-day 2023 planning meeting with PMI Northeast Florida at the Atlantic Beach…read moreCountry Club. It was my first time inside the club and the conference room was very nice. They kept the room at a good temperature too. We took several breaks throughout the day, and I was pleased to see the restrooms were well attended. The decor in the rest of the building was beach classy. Loved the floors! And the pool looked so nice. They had me considering a membership;) We ate lunch and dinner. For lunch, I ordered a wedge salad and brisket quesadilla. The salad was fresh, and the dressing and toppings were good. The brisket quesadilla was delicious! The meat was tasty. It was perfect! For dinner, I ordered char-grilled salmon. It was served with little white potatoes and artichokes with a light cream sauce. This dish was fabulous. I was impressed with the food and the service was great! If you have any meeting needs, I suggest the Atlantic Beach Country Club. And if you are interested in a membership, they have more to offer than just a lovely golf course.

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Summer Waves Water Park

3.5

(51 reviews)

54.0 mi

Staff is great! The place is very busy on summer weekends but fun. It's nice that they have food…read moreand it's not too expensive to get in

Water parks near me in the Philly area are usually huge, with major traffic, and thereby annoying…read moreand gross! I was so relieved to find Summer Waves offers a smaller, cleaner, more-personal, less-dangerous water park experience. We found it to be exactly that. Though Jekyll is close to a tropical climate, the water park is only open in warmer months (May-Sept). Inclement weather is an issue in their part of the country at that time of year. At least a month of the time Summer Waves is open is hurricane season. There are clear rain policy rules, which kinda stink but are for everyone's safety. One day we called to verify they were open only to show up TEN MINUTES LATER and be turned away at the gate due to thunderstorms. Luckily we were staying 5min away but can you imagine driving farther? And paying $10 island toll for that? The next day weather was great and my husband and son had a ball. They'd planned to stay 2 hours but lasted 6! My 7yo was a little intimidated by the enclosed taller slides but he got over it after trying them and they covered every attraction in the park except the baby/toddler stuff. They did the lazy river over and over! I saw pictures/reviews of the traffic and chaos in July, wow! Go in late August (when local kids are back to school and the park is only open weekends) and it's perfect! They waited 5min at most, and that happened once. It was just step up and go! It's not huge but it's up-to-date, clean, uncrowded at the right times, and very reasonably priced under $30pp. No bugs (Jekyll has a huge dragonfly population to rid pesty bugs), good breeze on most days. Make sure to reapply sunscreen. My son got burnt for the first time in his life despite full application of spf 25 (which kept him white as a sheet for weeks prior on Jekyll's beaches), but the park uses salt water and is very exposed to the sun so take heed. All in all a great experience!

Summer Waves Water Park, Jekyll Island

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Summer Waves Water Park, Jekyll Island

St Marys Aquatic Center

3.6

(20 reviews)

34.6 mi

Wow; this is a great little water park for kids and families!…read more Our church school academy here in Jacksonville booked the entire water park for our K-6 graders plus their families 9am until 12:30pm. I drove the big bus for the school for this event today. I didn't take any photos of the park due to the kids; wouldn't be appropriate! If you want to see photos how things are setup look on their website. * Love how the kids water area is setup! They have a lot of large umbrellas set up all around to sit under. They also have a lazy river and large pool. Every one had a great time today! This is definitely a great place for families for the day. Thank you St Marys Aquatic Center for all you do for the community!

Fun place to spend the day. Seasonal hours. Check website for up to date info or call. Be prepared…read morethey don't allow outside food to come in even if you food allergies. Which means you have to leave your allergen friendly food in your car while you swim and then leave to eat in your car and come back... while in the heat of Georgia. Little inconsiderate , and little scammy... they're trying to increase sales which sucks when there's not medical exceptions made. That said, the slide is nice (don't wear shorts or swim wear with grommets on it or they'll offer to cut holes in your pants to remove it or not allow you to get on the slide). The lazy river is short but nice. The season pass options seemed decent. Food inside is rather overpriced and food allergies can't be accommodated. That said, plenty of chair to choose from, if you're willing to cross the lazy river by foot you can set up your things in the middle of the lazy river and enjoy a bit quieter of an area. Nice splash area for kids with a dunking water bucket. Would go again

Main playground/splash pad! Its very clean, affordable, and awesome.

Water slide

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Kiddie pool

Jacksonville Beach

4.2

(127 reviews)

2.5 mi

Came down to Jacksonville Beach with my KY family and had one of those days that somehow turns into…read morea full on memory whether you planned it or not. First off, the free parking deserves its own standing ovation. Pull in, park, no stress, no drama, no circling like you are hunting for buried treasure. That alone already put everyone in a good mood. But the real star of the day was the ocean. The Atlantic Ocean was doing its thing like it always does, loud, endless, and a little dramatic in the best way. The waves would roll in all calm and pretty, and then suddenly act like they had something to prove when they hit the shore. My family spent half the time just watching the water like it was a live show we all agreed to attend. The kids were running in and out of the surf like the ocean was a game level they were trying to beat. Meanwhile the adults were pretending to be chill but really just trying not to get knocked over by surprise waves or lose a sandal to the sea forever. There was something about standing there with salt air, wind blowing, and that huge stretch of ocean in front of us that made everything feel simple in the best way. No schedules, no rush, just waves, laughs, and somebody always saying "don't go too far!" We ate, we laughed, we got sandy in places we will not discuss in public, and we loved every minute of it. Five stars. Great KY family day, perfect Atlantic Ocean views, and free parking that should honestly be illegal for how convenient it was.

There was a lifeguard competitions when I happened to visit for a few days and they took up a large…read moreportion of the beach shore. There are also many groups of surfer students. The water looks dark blue from afar when the sky is very cerulean blue but it's murky when you are inside the water. You literally cannot see your own hands when you're inside the water. The water looks black when it's overcast. The boardwalk is not full and or very long. Also, there are lots of homeless people living under the fishing pier. I was on the 5th floor of the beach front hotel when I witnessed a brawl between some of them. A group of homeless were kicking out a homeless man and woman because they had gone to their "terf" and complained about the bags of feces. And the group of homeless kicked them out and said that it was their "terf" and threw fist up and followed them all the way to the boardwalk and made sure that they left their "terf." They were ready to go to blows. This problem has been for many years; I remember coming when I was a little kid and the homeless making a ruckus about people going under the pier or using the pier for shade. Also, the homeless take a bath in the public fresh water showers and it's disturbing. I saw two of them bathing with the shower and they were using paper as a scrub and leaving the papers there; it's disgusting. What I didn't see at the boardwalk and beach was a police presence. Also, the homeless walk the beach the whole night with flashlights and in mass. In my opinion it's dangerous for tourist, especially for women to walk in the dark of the night in this public space. I would have loved to take a night stroll by the beach shore but I opted out of that after seeing these homeless men walking up and down the beach shore all night.

My camera honed in on this gull very well! Just as the Canon R10 should do!

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Cabana Beach Club

3.4

(33 reviews)

3.1 mi

Of course I recommend a private beach club! The staff is…read moresuper attentive and welcoming to all of their guests, the food comes out very quickly and is quite tasty. But really, the view is the best. Right on the beach. Gorgeous. If you ever get invited here, I highly recommend you go!

Very nice outdoor pool with a small bar that serves alcohol, beer, wine and a bunch of small…read moreplates. They serve a great burger!

Children enjoying a smoothie overlooking the water at the rooftop

Beautiful Cabana beach!

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Ponte Vedra Beach

4.2

(24 reviews)

1.4 mi

We love Ponte Vedra beach area. Our favorite quiet place south of Jacksonville. We have been there…read moreall times of year and live the atmosphere.

This was another beautiful beach that we recently visited last month. This beach is in a very…read morewealthy suburb community, approximately 18 miles southeast of downtown Jacksonville, Florida. On the day that we visited this beach, it was not very crowded compared to some of the other surrounding beaches. Overall we had a great time and just enjoyed the beautiful weather.

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Castaway Island Preserve

4.6

(42 reviews)

3.8 mi

Ran here with some friends from their apartment and it has beautiful nature and views. The sky is…read morebeautiful here, especially the sunsets. Would love to explore more of the preserve but I think one of the viewpoints was closed off. Would come back here for a run or walk again with friends!

Nice paved trail the whole time. Peaceful. Not too much scenery but still nice. Pretty clean. 2nd…read moretime here.

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Salt marsh.

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(1 review)

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(6 reviews)

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Great staff. We were just visiting my son is a lefty so they had to build him a set of clubs. We…read morehad a great time playing Saint Andrews.

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What a fast, yet intense workout! My hubs and I like to come here. I feel the burn and also feel…read morereally energetic. I don't need a coffee in the morning if I do this first thing.

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