Treasure Coast guides
Treasure Coast Guides: Counties, Outings and Local Decisions
Get oriented to Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin counties, then choose a specific guide for an outing, meal, family visit or seasonal plan.
Understand the region before choosing a base
The tourism definition uses three counties. The Planning Council uses four, including Palm Beach. Community names also do not always mean separate incorporated cities.
- Counties and regional map
See actual county boundaries and the two regional definitions.
- Cities and communities
Distinguish municipal names from places such as Tradition, Jensen Beach and Palm City.
- Water and sewer bill estimate
Use the provider and gallons on your bill; dated schedules and excluded charges are shown beside the tool.
Build one outing with a nearby backup
Pick a manageable part of the region instead of treating three counties as one compact attraction district. Check opening hours and access before adding travel.
- Weekend planning
Start with a main stop and leave room for weather and changes.
- Photography access
Opening hours and shoot restrictions can rule out a location before you choose the light.
- Indoor alternatives
Check the specific facility and showtime rather than assuming everything is open daily.
Check the operator before booking a meal or farm visit
Current menus do not prove a restaurant’s opening date, and a farm listing does not prove walk-in access. These guides identify the details to verify before spending time or money.
- Restaurant updates
Verified menus, addresses and clearly labeled opening-date evidence.
- Farm booking rules
Compare reservations, visitor terms and current cost information.
- Family outings
Choose the main stop around age, energy and travel tolerance.
Keep seasonal dates tied to the current year
An old event date, advance-sale deadline or camp price is not a current offer. Read the year and the organizer’s latest listing, then check weather and refund terms.
- 2026 pumpkin patches
Compare the two confirmed operators and the difference between entry and activity costs.
- Regional event planning
Use the current organizer details for the actual date you intend to attend.
Guide selection reviewed October 3, 2026. Each article lists its own sources and update date.
Best place to start
What Is the Treasure Coast? Three Counties, Cities and a Map
The Treasure Coast tourism region is Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin counties. See a county-boundary map and why planning maps can include Palm Beach.
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Start here when you want the practical Treasure Coast version: what is worth doing, where to eat, how the city is laid out, and which guides give you the fastest useful answer.
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Regional Basics
Treasure Coast Cities List: Which Towns Are on Florida's Treasure Coast?
A practical list of the incorporated cities, towns, and villages on Florida's Treasure Coast, plus the broader community names travelers often mean when they ask about Treasure Coast towns.
Weekend Guide
Treasure Coast Weekend Guide: How to Build a Better Two-Day Plan
A practical two-day Treasure Coast weekend guide built around better pacing, north-vs-south clustering, indoor anchors, and walkable waterfront districts across Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin counties.
Photography
Treasure Coast Photo Spots: Access, Hours and Shoot Restrictions
Compare coastal, historic, lagoon and garden photo settings on the Treasure Coast, with important opening hours and limits on photo shoots.
Things to Do
Best Indoor Things to Do in the Treasure Coast
When Florida weather gets too hot, too rainy, or too unpredictable, the Treasure Coast still delivers. This stretch of Southeast Florida includes Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties, so you have a broad mix of indoor attractions ranging from hands-on marine centers and children’s museums to art museums, live theater, and large-scale entertainment venues.
New Restaurants
New and Newer Treasure Coast Restaurants: Verified Updates
Operator-checked Treasure Coast dining updates, separating a confirmed September 2025 opening from restaurants with no verified opening date.
Family
Treasure Coast Animal Farms: Reservations, Costs and Visitor Rules
Compare Eastside Acres, The Old Citrus Estate and Hobe Sound Farms using operator booking rules, current costs and walk-in limits.
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Free Things to Do
Best Free Things to Do on the Treasure Coast
Free Stuart Riverwalk walks, Port St. Lucie nature outings and dated museum admission days, with parking and donation costs explained.
Things to Do
Best Indoor Things to Do in the Treasure Coast
When Florida weather gets too hot, too rainy, or too unpredictable, the Treasure Coast still delivers. This stretch of Southeast Florida includes Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties, so you have a broad mix of indoor attractions ranging from hands-on marine centers and children’s museums to art museums, live theater, and large-scale entertainment venues.
Development
Buc-ee’s Near Fort Pierce: Official 2027 Opening Estimate
Buc-ee’s lists St. Lucie, Florida for an estimated 2027 opening. What the company confirms, what the county’s historic record establishes, and what remains uncertain.
Seasonal
Pumpkin Patches Near the Treasure Coast: 2026 Dates and Costs
Compare Pumpkin Towne in Stuart and Hobe Sound Farms: 2026 opening dates, addresses, patch hours, admission and activity costs.
Family
Treasure Coast Animal Farms: Reservations, Costs and Visitor Rules
Compare Eastside Acres, The Old Citrus Estate and Hobe Sound Farms using operator booking rules, current costs and walk-in limits.
Photography
Treasure Coast Photo Spots: Access, Hours and Shoot Restrictions
Compare coastal, historic, lagoon and garden photo settings on the Treasure Coast, with important opening hours and limits on photo shoots.
Regional Basics
What Is the Treasure Coast? Three Counties, Cities and a Map
The Treasure Coast tourism region is Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin counties. See a county-boundary map and why planning maps can include Palm Beach.
Outdoors
Blowing Rocks Preserve Guide
A practical guide to Blowing Rocks Preserve in Hobe Sound, including when the rocks blow, geology, trails, wildlife, parking, rules, and how to plan a first visit.
Shopping
Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday: Treasure Coast Guide
The 2026 Florida back-to-school tax holiday ran July 20 through August 20. Check eligible item limits and the state guide before the next shopping season.
Food
Premade Thanksgiving Meals on the Treasure Coast
Where to watch for 2026 prepared Thanksgiving meals on the Treasure Coast, with order-page links and a clear distinction between current menus and past prices.
Family
Splash Pads on the Treasure Coast
A practical guide to splash pads on the Treasure Coast, including Pioneer Park, Indian RiverSide Park, Sailfish Splash Waterpark, Ravenswood Pool, Lakewood Park Pool, Gifford Aquatic Center, and North County Aquatic Center.
Farmers Markets
Best Farmers Markets on the Treasure Coast
A practical guide to the best farmers markets on the Treasure Coast, including Fort Pierce, Stuart, Vero Beach, Hobe Sound, Tradition, and Kai-Kai Farm in Indiantown.
Kayaking
Best Kayak Launches on the Treasure Coast
The best kayak launches on the Treasure Coast, from Round Island and Sebastian Canoe Launch to Savannas Preserve, Halpatiokee, Indian RiverSide Park, and Jonathan Dickinson.
Live Music
Best Live Music Spots and Series on the Treasure Coast
A practical guide to the Treasure Coast's best live-music spots and recurring series, from Jammin' Jensen and Rock'n Riverwalk to Terra Fermata, Sunrise Theatre, Riverside Theatre's Live in the Loop, and The Lyric.
Family
Best Playgrounds on the Treasure Coast
A practical guide to the best playgrounds on the Treasure Coast, including Pioneer Park, Jessica Clinton Park, Jaycee Park, Kiwanis Park, Langford Park, Humiston Beach Park, Charles Park, and Dale Wimbrow Park.
Holiday Trips
Holiday Train Rides Near the Treasure Coast
The best holiday train rides for Treasure Coast families, including PSLinLights' Pioneer Express in Port St. Lucie and day-trip options like Sugar Express, Florida Railroad Museum's North Pole Express, and Lakes Park's Holiday Express.
Hidden Gems
Real Hidden Gems on the Treasure Coast
The Treasure Coast's most rewarding hidden gems, from Blowing Rocks Preserve and Delaplane Preserve to McLarty Treasure Museum, Donald B. Moore Preserve, and quieter riverfront nature walks in Port St. Lucie.
Regional Basics
Treasure Coast Cities List: Which Towns Are on Florida's Treasure Coast?
A practical list of the incorporated cities, towns, and villages on Florida's Treasure Coast, plus the broader community names travelers often mean when they ask about Treasure Coast towns.
Weekend Guide
Treasure Coast Weekend Guide: How to Build a Better Two-Day Plan
A practical two-day Treasure Coast weekend guide built around better pacing, north-vs-south clustering, indoor anchors, and walkable waterfront districts across Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin counties.
Sunsets
Best Sunset Spots on the Treasure Coast
The best Treasure Coast sunset spots, focusing on riverfronts, lagoon edges, causeways, and west-facing water where the region actually delivers at golden hour.
Seasonal
Best Fall Things to Do on the Treasure Coast
A practical fall guide to the Treasure Coast, including Pelican Island birding, Savannas paddling, Jonathan Dickinson trail days, late sea turtle season, garden-and-museum stops, farmers markets, beach horseback rides, and fall festivals.
Family
Best Family Things to Do on the Treasure Coast
A practical guide to the best family things to do on the Treasure Coast, including Florida Oceanographic, Bathtub Beach, the St. Lucie County Aquarium, Oxbow, the Environmental Learning Center, McKee, and other low-stress family wins.
New Restaurants
New and Newer Treasure Coast Restaurants: Verified Updates
Operator-checked Treasure Coast dining updates, separating a confirmed September 2025 opening from restaurants with no verified opening date.
Outdoors
Do you need a license to fish on a Florida beach?
Florida beach-fishing licenses explained for residents and visitors, including shoreline-license limits, exemptions and separate species permits.
Outdoors
Free camping in Florida: legal options near the Treasure Coast
Free Florida camping near the Treasure Coast: DuPuis and Allapattah permits, designated sites, primitive facilities and reservation limits.
Outdoors
Is Peanut Island worth visiting? A day trip from the Treasure Coast
Peanut Island day-trip access, shuttle arrangements, park rules, snorkeling conditions and a realistic travel plan from the Treasure Coast.
Places to Stay
RV campgrounds near Port St. Lucie: hookups, rustic sites, and booking
Compare RV camping near Port St. Lucie by hookups, equipment restrictions, booking terms and county, private and federal campground options.
Outdoors
Treasure Coast sea turtle walks: season, bookings and what to expect
Find authorized Treasure Coast sea-turtle walks, seasonal reservations, age requirements and rules for observing nesting wildlife.
Outdoors
When to see manatees on the Treasure Coast
Where to watch manatees on the Treasure Coast, with current facility closures, winter viewing expectations and responsible observation.
Outdoors
Beach Parking Guide for the Treasure Coast
Beach parking on the Treasure Coast is easier than in many Florida beach towns, but it is not the same everywhere. In Martin, St. Lucie, and much of Indian River County, the pattern is straightforward: park at a public beach park, walk over the dune crossover, and head to the sand. The main exception is central Vero Beach, where beachside parking has long been managed with time limits and active enforcement near Ocean Drive and Humiston-area public spaces.
Events
Best Holiday Events in the Treasure Coast
Updated September 29, 2026. December schedules are still taking shape. The Port St. Lucie Festival of Lights has a confirmed 2026 date; some other organizers have posted day-and-month listings without a year or still show last season’s details. Use this guide to choose an outing, then check the linked organizer page before you leave.
Food Trucks
Best Treasure Coast Food Truck Stops and Festivals
A practical guide to the best Treasure Coast food truck stops and festivals, including The Port District, Marina Square, Downtown Vero Beach, Newfield Farm, Treasure Coast Square, and Clover Park.
Events
Christmas Events on the Treasure Coast
A 2026 Treasure Coast Christmas guide with confirmed dates, annual traditions, and organizer links for events still awaiting a schedule.
Events
Easter Events on the Treasure Coast
A planning guide to Easter egg hunts and spring family events on the Treasure Coast, with organizer links and a clear note that 2027 schedules are pending.
Events
Fourth of July Events on the Treasure Coast
Where to watch for next year's Treasure Coast Fourth of July parades and fireworks, with official city calendars and practical viewing advice.
Family
Free and Low-Cost Summer Camps on the Treasure Coast
How to compare affordable Treasure Coast summer camps and scholarships for the next season, with official registration sources.
Events
Treasure Coast Events Worth Planning Around
A guide to the Treasure Coast's most trip-worthy annual events, from the Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival and ArtsFest to the Highwaymen festival, Zora Experience, Under the Oaks, and the Stuart Air Show.
Family
Treasure Coast Movie Deals: What to Check Before You Go
How to find current matinee, membership, and family-movie offers at Treasure Coast theaters after the 2026 summer series ended.
Family
Treasure Coast Summer Camps 2026: Season Recap
A dated recap of the 2026 Treasure Coast camp season, with current links for families planning the next registration cycle.
Living Here
Best Neighborhoods in the Treasure Coast for Families
The Treasure Coast covers Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties, and for families the real question is not just “Which county?” but “Which community best fits our everyday life?” On this stretch of Florida’s Atlantic coast, buyers often compare master-planned communities, beach-town pockets, and town-centered neighborhoods side by side, so this list includes both true neighborhoods and broader family-centric communities people actually consider when relocating.
Hotels
Where to Stay in the Treasure Coast
Planning a Florida getaway? Here’s where to stay in the Treasure Coast, from Vero Beach and Stuart to Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, and Hutchinson Island.
Things to Do
Treasure Hunting on Florida's Treasure Coast: Best Beaches, Wreck Dives, Flea Markets, and Museums
A practical guide to treasure hunting on Florida's Treasure Coast, including legal beach metal detecting, wreck and snorkel sites, treasure-history museums, flea markets, antiques, and beachcombing.
Dog-Friendly Dining
Best Dog-Friendly Restaurants on the Treasure Coast
A practical guide to the best dog-friendly restaurants on the Treasure Coast, including 2nd Street Bistro, Cobb's Landing, Berry Fresh, Ocean Republic, Sailor's Return, Pineapple Jack's, Shrimper's, American Icon, Kilted Mermaid, Pareidolia, and Thirsty Turtle.
Outdoors
Best Family-Friendly Trails on the Treasure Coast
A practical guide to the best family-friendly trails on the Treasure Coast, including Indian RiverSide Park, The Preserve at The Port District, Ancient Oaks Preserve, Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area, Indian River Lagoon Greenway, Oxbow, Savannas Preserve, Kiplinger Nature Preserve, and Halpatiokee.
Restaurants
Best Restaurants on Florida's Treasure Coast
A practical guide to the best restaurants on Florida's Treasure Coast, including Ocean Grill, The Tides, Citrus, 12A Buoy, Kyle G's, Oak & Ember, Riverwalk Cafe, 11 Maple, Dolphin Bar, and The Grove.
Waterfront Dining
Best Waterfront Restaurants on the Treasure Coast
The best waterfront restaurants on Florida's Treasure Coast, from upscale oceanfront dinners in Vero Beach to classic marina, river, and inlet restaurants in Fort Pierce, Jensen Beach, and Stuart.
Hotels
Family-Friendly Hotels on the Treasure Coast
The best family-friendly hotels on Florida's Treasure Coast, from Disney's Vero Beach Resort and Vistana Beach Club to Marriott Hutchinson Island, Kimpton Vero Beach, Hutchinson Shores, and value-focused suite hotels inland.
Day Trips
Jupiter Outdoor Center Guide
A practical guide to Jupiter Outdoor Center, including Riverbend Park rentals, Wild & Scenic Loxahatchee tours, Pedal & Paddle, Battle & Paddle, lighthouse-side tours, and planning tips for Treasure Coast day-trippers.
Family
Museums on the Treasure Coast for Kids
A practical family guide to the best museums on the Treasure Coast for kids, including the Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast, Navy SEAL Museum, Mel Fisher's Treasure Museum, McLarty Treasure Museum, Vero Beach Museum of Art, Elliott Museum, the Regional History Center, and A.E. Backus Museum.
Family
Rainy Day Activities for Kids on the Treasure Coast
A practical guide to the best rainy day activities for kids on the Treasure Coast, including the Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast, Florida Oceanographic, St. Lucie County Aquarium, FAU Harbor Branch, the Manatee Center, Bowlero, Urban Air, Elliott Museum, the Navy SEAL Museum, Vero Beach Museum of Art, and more.
Seasonal
Spring Break Activities on the Treasure Coast
A practical Treasure Coast spring break guide covering beaches, lagoon paddling, state parks, wildlife stops, spring baseball, waterpark time, history, gardens, and downtown reset days across Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties.
Family Beaches
Best Treasure Coast Beaches for Families
The best family beaches on the Treasure Coast, with the practical differences that matter most: calmer access, nearby amenities, easy parking, and whether the beach actually fits toddlers, school-age kids, or a mixed-age family day.
Family Weekend
Treasure Coast Family Weekend Guide
A regional family weekend guide for parents who want a clearer Treasure Coast plan, including the best county anchors, beach-and-museum pairings, lower-cost public-space wins, and practical two-day structures.