Florida’s Treasure Coast tourism region consists of Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin counties on the Atlantic coast. The main city names many travelers recognize are Vero Beach, Sebastian, Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie and Stuart.
There is also a broader official planning region. The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council includes Palm Beach County with those three counties. State which definition you mean instead of assuming every map uses the same boundary. Sources and the map were checked October 3, 2026.
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The regional definition
- Tourism definition: Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin counties.
- Planning Council definition: those three counties plus Palm Beach.
- Port St. Lucie is in St. Lucie County; Stuart is in Martin County.
Treasure Coast county map
The map below uses actual county polygons from the U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb county service. The three tourism-region counties are highlighted. Palm Beach is shown in a different color to explain the Planning Council’s broader region.
This is a regional orientation map. It does not show roads, exact beach entrances or travel times. Choose the individual destination guide and current navigation for a trip.
Why some official maps include Palm Beach
Florida’s Treasure Coast tourism organization explicitly describes a three-county region: Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin. That is the definition this site uses for its core local coverage.
The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council is a four-county interlocal partnership covering Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin and Palm Beach. Its definition serves regional planning. The two uses explain why a planning document may show a wider area than a visitor’s Treasure Coast guide.
Local tip
Use the article for evergreen ideas and the newsletter for what is happening right now.
That combination gives you the best shot at finding something that fits the season, your schedule, and what is actually open or active this week.
Choose a base by the purpose of the trip
For a broad first pass, use the Treasure Coast cities list to distinguish municipalities from neighborhood and community names. Then choose a smaller area to explore. A county label is too broad to settle the day’s parking, beach access or drive.
Port St. Lucie is useful for a riverfront or park plan; Stuart provides a downtown and riverfront starting point; Vero Beach and Sebastian provide northern regional bases. Those are planning suggestions, not a ranking of the counties. The regional guides hub groups specific guides by the decision you want to make.
FAQ
Common questions
Which counties are in the Treasure Coast?
The tourism definition is Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin counties. The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council uses a four-county region that also includes Palm Beach.
Is Port St. Lucie in Palm Beach County?
No. Port St. Lucie is in St. Lucie County, one of the three counties in the tourism definition of the Treasure Coast.
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Derek Brumby
We publish Treasure Coast guides for residents, newcomers, and weekend planners. Our goal is to combine local context, linked source material, and ongoing page updates so a reader can act on the guide instead of just skim it.
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Last verified October 3, 2026
This guide was written and edited by Derek Brumby using linked local and official sources, then reviewed for Treasure Coast planning context.