Port St. Lucie: local rooms, events and more

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Port St. Lucie

Locals say Treasure Coast · “Sunrise City”, “Sailfish Capital”

Salt air, river bends, and a slower pace

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Welcome to the Treasure Coast! Whether you're here for the fishing, the beaches, or the friendly local vibe, you'll find plenty to love. Come join the conversation and share what you enjoy about this slice of Florida.

Clubs for Port St. Lucie

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The room

Port St. Lucie Quiet now Salt air, river bends, and a slower pace

One room for everyone around Port St. Lucie. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.

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Marketplace

Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Port St. Lucie. Sign in to sell something.

Things to do

Clover Park Spring training home of the NY Mets and the St. Lucie Mets minor league team.
Navy SEAL Museum Honors the history of the Navy SEALs, located in Fort Pierce.
Elliott Museum Features classic cars and local history in Stuart.
Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center Marine life exhibits and nature trails in Stuart.
St. Lucie River Central waterway for boating, fishing, and riverfront parks.
Fort Pierce Inlet State Park Beach and inlet with fishing pier and picnic areas.

Outdoors Fishing on the St. Lucie River
Outdoors Kayaking through the mangroves
With kids Visit the Navy SEAL Museum
With kids Explore the Elliott Museum
Evenings Live music at the Sunrise Theatre
Evenings Sunset cruises on the St. Lucie River
Locals love Fishing piers
Locals love Beach bars

Through the year

St. Lucie Mets Spring Training February–March Watch the Mets and other MLB teams at Clover Park from late February through March.
Stuart Air Show November Aerial performances and static displays at Witham Field in Stuart.
Fort Pierce Seafood Festival April Local seafood, live music, and crafts along the Fort Pierce waterfront.
St. Lucie County Fair February Carnival rides, livestock shows, and fair food in Fort Pierce.
Stuart Main Street Art Festival March Juried art show with works from regional artists in downtown Stuart.

Subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild, dry winters. Best: November through April offers mild, dry days perfect for outdoor activities.

Talk like a local

“Treasure Coast”: The local name for the region, referring to the 1715 Spanish treasure fleet shipwrecks.
“The inlet”: Refers to the St. Lucie Inlet or Fort Pierce Inlet, common fishing spots.
“Snowbird”: Winter visitors from the north who flock south for the season.
“Grouper”: The grouper sandwich, a local staple on menus throughout the coast.

Getaways

Lake Okeechobee Fishing and airboat tours on Florida's largest lake.
Sebastian Known for fishing, the Sebastian Inlet, and quiet beaches.
Palm Bay Gateway to the Space Coast and Kennedy Space Center.
Sebring Home to Sebring International Raceway and scenic lakes.

Local flavour

Teams

St. Lucie Mets MiLB

Eat and drink

Grouper sandwich Fresh local catch, often blackened or fried
Key lime pie Tart and sweet, a Florida staple
Cuban coffee Strong and sweet, a Florida tradition

Where people go

Fishing piers Where locals cast lines and watch pelicans
Beaches Wide Atlantic shores with gentle surf
Riverfront parks Picnic spots along the St. Lucie River
Citrus groves Reminders of the area's agricultural roots

Heritage and traditions

This region is proud of its maritime heritage, from the 1715 Spanish fleet shipwrecks that gave it the 'Treasure Coast' name to its thriving fishing and boating culture, and its role as a training ground for Navy SEALs.

This time of year in Port St. Lucie

Stone crab season Fall-Winter October to May, a local delicacy.
Mullet migration Fall Fall, a prime time for fishing.
St. Lucie County Greek Festival Fall Greek food, music, and dancing at a local church.

Say it like a local: “Fixin' to” — about to

Festivals

Hobe Sound Turtle Fest April Celebrates sea turtles with music, crafts, and educational activities.
Fort Pierce Mardi Gras on the Avenue February A family-friendly Mardi Gras parade and street party.
Stuart's Holiday Boat Parade December Festive boats decorated with lights cruise the St. Lucie River.
St. Lucie County Greek Festival Fall Greek food, music, and dancing at a local church.
Port St. Lucie International Festival Spring Showcases the area's diverse cultures with food and performances.
St. Lucie County Bluegrass Festival Winter A weekend of bluegrass bands and jams.

Landmarks with a story

House of Refuge (Gilbert's Bar) A historic life-saving station, now a museum.
Lyric Theatre (Stuart) A restored 1920s theater still hosting performances.
St. Lucie County Regional History Center Local history exhibits in Fort Pierce.
Old Fort Park (Fort Pierce) Site of the original fort from the Seminole Wars.
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Byzantine architecture and a hub for the Greek community.

Food traditions

Smoked fish dip Made from locally caught fish, a staple at seafood spots.
Stone crab claws Seasonal delicacy from October to May, served with mustard sauce.
Fish fries during Lent Many churches host Friday fish fries in spring.
Gator tail Fried alligator bites, a Florida specialty.
Swamp cabbage Hearts of palm from local palms, often in salads.

Music and arts

Treasure Coast Symphony A community orchestra performing classical and pops.
Stuart's art galleries Downtown Stuart has many galleries and studios.
Fort Pierce murals Public murals depicting local history and culture.
Bluegrass music Local jams and festivals keep the tradition alive.

A little history

1838 Fort Pierce established during the Second Seminole War
1890s Henry Flagler's railroad opens the area to development
Late 1800s Jensen Beach becomes a major pineapple producer
WWII Fort Pierce trains Navy frogmen, predecessors to SEALs
1960s Port St. Lucie developed as a planned community

Rivalries

Port St. Lucie vs. Fort Pierce Friendly banter over which city has better parks and access to the river.
St. Lucie Mets vs. Palm Beach Cardinals Minor league baseball rivalry during spring training and regular season.

Game day Fishing tournaments
Game day Surfing competitions at Jensen Beach
Outdoors Swimming at the beach
Outdoors Boating on the St. Lucie River
With kids Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast
With kids Manatee Observation Center

People speak with a blend of Southern and Northern accents, reflecting the mix of natives and transplants. Spanish phrases and a laid-back coastal drawl are common, especially around fishing and boating.

Only here

The Navy SEAL Museum is the only one of its kind in the world.
The 1715 fleet shipwrecks are still being discovered off the coast.
Jensen Beach was once the pineapple capital of the world.
Port St. Lucie is a planned community with many roundabouts.

New here? A few tips

Learn to navigate roundabouts, especially in Port St. Lucie.
Get used to humidity; always carry water.
Buy sunscreen and bug spray.
Explore the river and beaches early morning to avoid heat.
Try the local seafood, especially smoked fish dip.

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Port St. Lucie, FL. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.