Port St. Lucie has riverfront parks, but no Atlantic shoreline. For an ocean day, choose the beach by what you plan to do: swim near a lifeguard, surf, explore a state park, or bring a dog.
Check the current beach conditions before leaving. Surf, warning flags, guarded hours, and temporary closures can change faster than a guide can.
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Jensen Beach for a guarded swim
Martin County lists three guarded towers at Jensen Beach, 4191 NE Ocean Boulevard. It is a practical first choice if having a lifeguard nearby matters to your group. Guarded hours vary by tower, so check the county's live beach-conditions page before swimming.
- Three guarded towers
- Beach wheelchairs available through a lifeguard, first come, first served
- Check surf and warning flags before entering the water
Stuart Beach for another guarded option
Stuart Beach, 889 NE Ocean Boulevard, has two guarded towers listed by Martin County. It is a second option for a swim near lifeguards. The county posts current surf, hazards, and tower availability online; check those details rather than assuming conditions will match your last visit.
- Two guarded towers
- Beach wheelchairs available through a lifeguard, first come, first served
- Current conditions posted by Martin County Ocean Rescue
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Fort Pierce Inlet State Park for surf and trails
The state park's half-mile ocean beach sits north of Fort Pierce Inlet. The park also has fishing, a coastal hammock trail, and lagoon paddling access. There are no lifeguards on duty. As of September 2026, admission is $6 per vehicle with up to eight people; check the park's fee page before visiting.
- Surfing near the inlet
- No lifeguards on duty
- State-park entry fee applies
Walton Rocks Beach for dogs
St. Lucie County designates Walton Rocks, 6700 South Ocean Drive, as an off-leash dog beach. It is open dawn to dusk. County rules allow up to three dogs per person; you must clean up after them and leash a dog that becomes a nuisance. The county lists restrooms, picnic tables, and beach access here.
- Off-leash dog beach
- Dawn-to-dusk hours
- Check county dog rules before visiting
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