The Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa graciously invited my family to experience everything this full-service resort has to offer.
Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa may be known for its award-winning golf courses, but there’s much more than that, especially for families with children. Sawgrass Marriott is located on Florida’s Historic Coast, which includes Ponte Vedra, St. Augustine, and the coastal beaches. There are many places to visit and explore in the area, but the activities and recreation at Sawgrass will have you staying close to your “home away from home”.
ARRIVAL AT SAWGRASS
When we arrived on Friday afternoon, we were greeted by beautiful landscaping, tree-lined paths, wooden bridges, and picturesque waterfalls. Yes, it was that amazing. We spent the weekend touring the resort, enjoying delicious meals, having fun, and making new friends.
Scenic view
Nighttime scenic view
ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN
On the resort grounds, they have classic games like putt-putt golf and table tennis, which are great for some simple fun and laughs. Their family swimming pool is an ideal place to cool off and relax.
Heated pool
Want something a little more adventurous? Try the new SurfStream® Wave Machine, the world’s first standing surf simulator, offering seven wave types for all skill levels. You can surf or use the boogie board.
I live-streamed as my husband and another local blogger tried it out.
As you can see from the footage, the staff was all hands-on, giving lots of instructions and support along the way.
The husband of another local blogger on the trip tried it out with the surfboard and the boogie board. Her young son also went in it and did awesome!!
SurfStream
After all that water fun, kids can enjoy some downtime in the indoor Mighty Oaks entertainment and play area. They can express their creativity through fun craft projects, unwind with a movie, play foosball, and more. This is a great little spot for kids that struggle with sensory issues, like my middle child did when she was younger. Sometimes the sights and sounds were overwhelming, and a safe, comfortable space was just what she needed to regroup.
Mighty Oaks Children’s Center
Mighty Oaks Children’s Center
Mighty Oaks Children’s Center
On Saturday, we spent the day at the Sawgrass Marriott’s private Cabana Beach Club on Ponte Vedra Beach. It’s a quick shuttle ride from the resort and is open to all resort guests. They have kayaks, boogie boards, surfboards, and sail crafts available to rent, plus a toddler pool right near the family-size swimming pool. We had a beautiful day and an amazing lunch at the beachfront Sea Porch Bar & Grill.
I was pleasantly surprised to learn that they grow some of their own food and source locally when they can. I saw hydroponic and organic vegetable gardens being used on both the resort and cabana grounds.
Speaking of food, I have to give their chefs lots of props becasue they are amazing at what they do, I enjoyed talking to them, especially Chef “Momma T” and hearing a little of their story. They all said how much they loved being part of Sawgrass, and it showed in the meals they prepared for us.
They took very good care of the kids in our group and made sure they got to experience the best of Sawgrass. They had fun meals prepared for them and even helped them make their own pizza!
In every way possible, Sawgrass Marriott made us feel at home, and we had a terrific weekend enjoying their resort, the beautiful weather, and, of course, the people. That’s what these getaways are all about: enjoying life with family and friends. When you stay, tell them Joanne sent you and say hello to Chef “Momma T” for me.
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