One of the best things about living at Seven Pines also is one of the simplest — a beach day is possible every day.

Seven Pines residents have so much to do in their own neighborhood that it’s often tempting to never leave. After all, the tagline for this master-planned community southeast of Jacksonville is, “a legacy of gathering,” and many good things are happening to ensure it.

The community’s 7,900-square-foot amenity center is under construction and will serve as the hub for resort-style swimming pools, a 34-acre park and a launch point for personal watercraft, with canoes and kayaks available. Don’t miss the two-mile trail around its adjacent lake.

But since Atlantic coast beaches are less than 10 minutes east of Seven Pines, let’s load up and go!

Beach days year-round

Living in northeast Florida means Seven Pines residents bask in a year-round temperate climate. When out-of-state friends shiver in January, Seven Pines residents likely only need a light jacket or sweater.

Beaches also are enjoyed 12 months out of the year here. In fact, northeast Florida’s cooler months often are relished by residents who indulge in favorite beach activities sans summer heat.

Just remember that beach safety should never take a vacation. Pack that protective sunscreen, stay well-hydrated and observe any municipalities’ beachside regulations.

Beaches closest to Seven Pines

Literally head west on Butler Boulevard, cross the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway bridge, and you’ll dead-end into A1A, Florida’s Atlantic coast highway. Turn left or right and find your favorite beach and beach access.

The best way to discover your favorite is to ask Seven Pines friends and neighbors for recommendations (another opportunity to meet your new neighbors). Or, just take an exploratory drive up and down the local coast and see which beach scenes appeal to your and yours.

Heading north on A1A, you’ll find three Jacksonville-area beach towns that abut each other. Jacksonville Beach is the southernmost. Next is Neptune Beach, then Atlantic Beach. Check out the South Beach Park and Sunshine Playground in Jacksonville Beach, which offers sports courts, picnic areas, a walking trail, splash pad, skatepark and picnicking facilities.

Heading south, you’ll find Ponte Vedra Beach, a largely residential area worth a leisurely drive down Ponte Vedra Boulevard.

Beach road trips

Day trips, but well worth exploring. Check each destination for entry fees.

North of Atlantic Beach, Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park is a popular 450-acre Jacksonville city park with miles of trails, a sought-after surfing area, and multiple activities and facilities.

Take the Mayport Ferry across the St. Johns River to find the National Park Service’s Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve with its thousands of acres of pristine coastal land and historical sites. Nearby are Big Talbot Island State Park and Little Talbot Island State Park, which also offer stunning undeveloped beaches and recreational activities.

Remember, the great thing about a road trip is you’ll get to come home to Seven Pines!

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We are thrilled to announce that the construction of the Seven Pines amenity center is well underway! Our dedicated team has been working tirelessly to ensure that the clubhouse and fitness center come together seamlessly, and we are excited to share this progress with you.

At Seven Pines, we are committed to creating spaces that allow you to embrace the essence of community and nature. Nestled in the heart of a stunning natural landscape, our amenity center is designed to be a gathering place where residents can connect, unwind, and enjoy the beauty of their surroundings.

The clubhouse will serve as the community’s social hub, offering a welcoming environment for events, gatherings, and relaxation. Meanwhile, the state-of-the-art fitness center will provide everything you need to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle, equipped with modern exercise facilities and wellness programs tailored to your needs.

We cannot wait for you to see the finished product. The amenity center at Seven Pines is set to enhance your living experience, bringing together luxury, convenience, and a strong sense of community.

If you’re eager to learn more about living in this stunning community, we invite you to schedule a VIP tour today! Experience firsthand the vibrant lifestyle that awaits you at Seven Pines and discover why so many are choosing to call this place home.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to make progress on this exciting project. We look forward to welcoming you to Seven Pines, where the best of community and nature come together.

Update Time: All That’s Happening Near Seven Pines

Approximately 18 months since it first opened, many good things are popping up near Seven Pines, the unique master-planned community southeast of Jacksonville that embodies its tagline — “a legacy of gathering.”

Indeed, many things are gathering at Seven Pines, including physical things such as buildings, amenities and road construction. All good stuff! And, if you’re considering buying or building your new-construction home at Seven Pines, there’s even more good news ahead.

Here’s an update on all that’s happening near and at Seven Pines.

New medical office buildings.

Seven Pines’ massive future footprint will include all sorts of services that will ease residents’ access to healthcare, shopping, dining and other activities near their own neighborhood.

One of these options is a new 50,000-square foot medical building slated for a 2025 opening. It’ll be located on Stillwood Pines Boulevard. Halo Precision Diagnostics will fill the first floor, per Chuck Diebel of Colliers North Florida, in a recent Jacksonville Daily Record article.

Also on the horizon is a future Baptist Health facility. The company purchased 10 acres in the Seven Pines development footprint in October 2021. Stay tuned for future updates.

Mayo Clinic to expand nearby

Seven Pines’ location just southeast of the State Road 202 (Butler Boulevard)-Kernan Boulevard intersection off Interstate 295, could not be more convenient for current and future residents.

Jacksonville’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment enclave, St. Johns Town Center, is just up the street, as is the University of North Florida. And, Atlantic beaches are an approximate five-mile drive east on Butler Boulevard.

Mayo Clinic’s Jacksonville campus at the corner of Butler Boulevard and San Pablo Road also is a Seven Pines neighbor. Now this world-class medical facility is expanding, as it awaits rezoning on its existing 210-acre North Campus, per the Jacksonville Daily Record. The rezoning request would expand the Clinic’s local footprint to nearly 600 acres.

Even better is Mayo Clinic’s longer-term expansion vision for its Jacksonville location. Labeled Phase VI — again, per the Jacksonville Daily Record — it foresees 7.5 million square feet of medical facilities by November 2045. Founded in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic’s Jacksonville facility first opened in May 1986.

New traffic interchange

If you’re a current Seven Pines, this likely can’t be completed fast enough. But if you’re a prospective Seven Pines resident, the ongoing road construction at the State Road 202 (Butler Boulevard)-Kernan Boulevard intersection will streamline traffic into and out of the neighborhood, along with updated pedestrian and cycling options.

This two-year project is nearing a 2024 completion.

Amenity center is en route

Seven Pines’ amenity center is taking finishing shape and will be the community’s activity hub.

The 7,900-square-foot building offers social spaces and will anchor the surrounding amenities. Expect resort-style swimming pools, a 34-acre park and a launch point for personal watercraft, with canoes and kayaks available on its adjacent lake. A two-mile trail encircles the lake.

Can’t wait!

Ready for your Seven Pines lifestyle? Talk to us here.