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Attractions in St. Lucie County
PUBLIC
BEACHES
The area has many
public beaches to choose from, including the most popular listed below:
South Hutchinson
Island Beach
Facilities include a boardwalk, showers, dressing rooms, picnic tables and
lifeguards at 5 locations throughout the year.
North Beach State
Park and Pepper Park
Facilities include showers, dressing rooms, picnic tables, lifeguards, etc.
There is a small admission charge for automobiles at the State Park
FISHING
Deep-sea
fishing is available from various charter or party boats. Also available are
surf casting along the beach and fresh-water fishing in the St. Lucie River,
"Savannas", area lakes and canals. Two jetties that lead into the ocean (one
capped and lighted) are area favorites. Fishing is also available on the
bridges and fish balconies over the Indian River. Florida's largest
artificial reef is two miles offshore.
BOATING
Six free,
public boat-launching ramps, several yacht basins, and many accessible
waterways, including the Atlantic Ocean, Intra-coastal Waterway, Fort Pierce
Inlet and The St. Lucie River (18 miles south) make boating a popular sport
in St. Lucie County.
WATER SPORTS
Area water
sports include surfing (North Beach), skin diving, spear fishing, water
skiing, jet skiing, snorkeling and ocean bathing.
CRUISES
Glide past the
North Fork riverbanks of the St. Lucie River, thick with lush foliage and
mangrove trees on the Water Lilly River Cruise. From the deck of this 19
passenger covered pontoon boat, you will explore the backwaters of the "Real
Florida". Experience "Bird Island" within the mangroves, a remote nesting
area with a wide variety of native birds, and maybe an occasional alligator.
See Florida's wildlife at its best -- naturally. Located at Rivergate Park
on Midport Road in Port St. Lucie, just 2 blocks north of Port St. Lucie
Boulevard, across from the U.S. Post Office. Call Water Lilly River Cruise
at 772-489-8344.
Ride through one of the
County's most beautiful, untouched eco-systems, the Indian River Lagoon.
Experience the beauty of wild dolphins and many other species of wildlife
that thrive in the Indian River. Hundreds of dolphins have been identified
in the Indian River Lagoon. Ride with no more than six passengers on the
intimate, comfortable Florida Dolphin Watch boat. Tour through Fort Pierce
Inlet State Park and Jack Island Wildlife Preserve. Located
at South Bridge Marina.
772-466-4660.
For more information on Florida Dolphin Watch Boat please click here.
GOLF
In addition to
Port St. Lucies' PGA Village, location of the famous North Course which was
voted "Best Affordable Golf Course in USA" in 1996 by GOLF DIGEST, St. Lucie
County has many 18-hole courses where the public may play including:
Ballantrae Golf & Yacht Club, Fairwinds Golf Course, Gator Trace Golf &
Country Club, Indian Hills Golf & Country Club, Indian Pines Golf Club, and
Savannah Club.
ORGANIZED PUBLIC RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
The Fort
Pierce, Port St. Lucie and St. Lucie County Recreation Boards provide a
well-planned recreation program for both local citizens and tourists
throughout the year. Three community centers (two in Fort Pierce and one in
Port St. Lucie) host numerous organized activities. Recreational facilities
in St. Lucie County include: a civic center auditorium, open-air
amphitheater, 15 ball fields, 22 tennis courts, 10 basketball courts, 7
racquetball courts, 32 shuffleboard courts, 2 public pools, 6 boat ramps, a
youth center in Port St. Lucie and fully-equipped playgrounds. The
"Savannas" has been developed as a fishing, boating, camping, picnicking and
swimming area operated by the Recreation Board. Fort Pierce also has a YMCA
that offers programs for boys and girls as well as adults.
The Arts
Are Alive In St. Lucie County!
Whether you want to be a spectator
or a participant, St. Lucie County is rich with performing and fine arts
opportunities.
Art Walk -Downtown Fort Pierce, 2nd
Wednesday of every month from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Please call 772-465-7080
for more information.
Arts at City Center -9322 S. Federal
Hwy., Port St. Lucie, Monday - Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. They
provide workshops, classes and special events. For more information please
call 772-380-9001
Bike Night - Downtown Fort Pierce,
Motorcycles and music. 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Thursday. 772-466-3880.
Blues Alliance Meeting & Blues Jam -
Fort Pierce & Port St. Lucie, 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 PM.
Please call 772-467-1851 for locations and more information.
The Cultural Corner - 500 Prima Vista
Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 3rd Thursday of every month from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
Some faces and voices of St. Lucie County Port St. Lucie Yacht Club will
have Poetry, story telling, music, etc. For more information please call
772-223-4444.
Fort Pierce Farmer’s Market - Melody
Lane, Downtown Fort Pierce, every Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. For
more information please call 772-465-5658
Friday Fest - Downtown Fort Pierce,
1st Friday of every month. Food, Arts & Crafts, Live music and more. 5:30 PM
–8:30 PM. For more information please call 772-466-3880
Ghosts of Fort Pierce Past - Walking
Tour-Downtown Fort Pierce, 2nd Wednesday of every month. Please call
772-466-3880 for more information and for reservations of 10 or more.
Hutchinson Island on Horseback -
Frederick Douglas Memorial Park-1st, 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. 10:00
AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, & 4:00 PM. Please call 772-489-4FUN or
772-468-0101 for more information.
Indian River Community College Performing Arts
Series - 3209 Virginia Ave. Fort Pierce, Provides musical and
theater productions throughout the season. Call 772-462-4750 for more
information.
Jazz Society Jazz Jams - 600 N.
Indian River Dr., Fort Pierce Community Center, Every Thursday from 7:00 PM
to 10:00 PM. Please call 772-460-JAZZ for more information.
Jazz Society Jazz Jams - Port St.
Lucie Yacht Club, 500 Prima Vista Blvd., Every Wednesday from 7:00 PM to
10:00 PM. Please call 772-460-JAZZ for more information.
Lincoln Park Farmer’s Market - Corner
of Means Court and Avenue D. Saturday, May-September. 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
For more information please call 772-519-1606.
Manatee Observation & Education Center Fun
Foods at the Farmers’ Market - Downtown Fort Pierce, Second &
Fourth Saturday of each month. Please call 772-466-1600 Ext. 3071 for more
information.
Oxbow Eco-Center: Brown Bag Lecture -
Last Friday of the month from 12:00 Noon to 12:45 PM.
Oxbow Eco-Center: Eco-Friday’s -
(November-April)-Stargazing & night hikes. Last Friday of the month from
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
Oxbow Eco-Center: Guided Hikes -(
November-April)-Saturday at 10:00 AM Nature for families, Second Saturday
from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, 5400 N.E. St. James Dr., Port St. Lucie. For more
information please call 772-785-5833.
Oxbow Eco-Center: Nature for families
- Second Saturday of the month from 12:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
Port St. Lucie Farmers’ Market - Port
St. Lucie Community Center Plaza, 2195 Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie, Ever
Saturday Morning from 7:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Please call 772-871-5086 for
more information.
Port St. Lucie Garage Sale - Every
Third Saturday at the Minsky Gymnasium, located at 750 S.W. Darwin Blvd.
Port St. Lucie. From 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. For more information please call
772-344-4142.
Second Street Cruise in Classic Cars
- Downtown Fort Pierce. 1st Monday of every month from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Please call 772-465-7080 for more information.
St. Lucie Audubon Society Meetings -
Downtown Library, located on 101 Melody LN. Fort Pierce. On the 1st Thursday
of each month at 7:00 PM. For more information please call: 772-340-2226.
St. Lucie County Historical Museum: “Luminous
Lamps - Florida Lighthouses”-414 Seaway Dr., Fort Pierce. On
display through May. Please call 772-462-1795
St. Lucie County Marine Ecosystem exhibit
behind the scenes tour - 420 Seaway Dr., Fort Pierce. Saturday at
2:00 PM. Please call 772-462-3474 for more information.
St. Lucie Historical Museum - 414
Seaway Dr., Fort Pierce, Includes such exhibits as the restored 1907 Gardner
House, a typical Florida home, a Seminole encampment, a 1919 American La
France fire engine and a replica of the Fort Pierce FEC Railway station. For
more information please call: 772-462-1795.
Treasure Coast Opera Society - 2300
Virginia Ave, Fort Pierce, Season runs November through March. Performances
are at the St. Lucie County Civic Center.
Treasure Coast Symphony - Season runs
December through April. Please call 772-465-0497 for tickets and
information.
West Fest, Port St. Lucie - Tradition
Stadium in St. Lucie West, 525 N.W. Peacock Blvd. Port St. Lucie, 3rd Friday
of every month (except August) at 5:30 PM. Please call 772-340-3500.
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