Location

Port St Lucie and the surrounding area

St Lucie County and Port St Lucie sit on the south eastern coast of Florida. The area is known as the Treasure Coast, due to the large amount of treasure that has and continues to be found on and off the local coastlines. Much of the treasure stems from Spanish ships which were caught in storms, beached on reefs and sandbanks. These ships were carrying large amounts of gold and other wares, much of which has never been found. 

Port St Lucie today is the 6th largest city in Florida and has been a mecca for people looking for a Short term rental (STR), many coming from the north to escape the winters permanently, or just for the winter months. Port St Lucie and St Lucie County have a wealth of attractions from the St Lucie River with its ocean access to the St Lucie Mets stadium, a minor league baseball team and for a while each year, the spring training ground for the New York Mets.
Just beside the St Lucie River and just off Port St Lucie Boulevard are the St Lucie Botanical Gardens which are absolutely worth a visit and a wander through. Not only is there a wide range of plants but also wildlife including a range of birds and reptiles including Tortoise, Turtles and yes, of course, Alligators. New to the Botanical Gardens area is the Port or Pioneer Park, a new development (opened in 2024), is suitable for families on the banks of the St Lucie River. for more information about this wonderful new resource see here the city Webpage about the facility. Getting back to the St Lucie River there are a number of great boat ramps from Veterans Memorial parkway ramp (Near to Lullaby and Bordeaux) and the much larger, and newer C24 Canal boat ramp (near to Kern Road)

 

Fort Pierce is to the north, with its excellent farmers market, wonderful inlet with great fishing and more. Jensen Beach and Stuart to the east and south  boast some great restaurants and entertainment options, as well as historic buildings and more, so there there is plenty up and down the coast to go and explore, if you want a coastal drive. Head east, not too far now, and first you will come across the Indian River Lagoon, the intercoastal waterway (there is the A1A on Hutchinson Island, but for a better coastal view, take the S Indian River road from Ft Pierce to Jensen Beach, Simply stunning on those beautiful Florida days). Beyond this, take the Jensen Beach Causeway and you will come to the Atlantic beaches, our personal favorite is Jensen Beach Park, handily, right at the end of the causeway. if you are travelling with dogs, head north from Jensen Beach Park about 10 minutes and you will find Walton Rocks which is a Dog Beach. If you don't have your pups with you, many of the beaches will get you that Puppy Fix 

When we first went to Port St Lucie, we knew we had found a gem, it was then that we decided to create our little treasure on this special coast. 

Please let us know what you found and what you enjoyed doing in and around Port St Lucie.