Food Scene
121 Tapas on the Water
121 Melody LnGreat wine and food! Located at the downtown Marina.
Delish sea food. Always busy! Plan on waiting at least a half hour to 40 minutes when going. The wait is totally worth it though. Awesome food!
78 locals recommend
12A Buoy
22 Fishermans WharfDelish sea food. Always busy! Plan on waiting at least a half hour to 40 minutes when going. The wait is totally worth it though. Awesome food!
Great dining in a beautiful location -- the downtown Marina. Often hosts live music.
45 locals recommend
Cobb's Landing
200 N Indian River DrGreat dining in a beautiful location -- the downtown Marina. Often hosts live music.
BBG
2025 Seaway DrA local favorite.
Treat yourself to a fun and exciting cooking class. Located in Vero Beach (the city north of us). Here's a list of their current classes: http://www.soireekitchentotable.com/cooking-classes.html
Soiree Kitchen To Table
3365 Ocean DriveTreat yourself to a fun and exciting cooking class. Located in Vero Beach (the city north of us). Here's a list of their current classes: http://www.soireekitchentotable.com/cooking-classes.html
Super yummy and wonderfully scenic. You can also hop off the back of the restaurant into a rented kayak and float around the waterways.
204 locals recommend
Guanabanas Restaurant
960 N Hwy A1ASuper yummy and wonderfully scenic. You can also hop off the back of the restaurant into a rented kayak and float around the waterways.
Taco Dive
1901 14th AveDrinks, Chips, Salsa, Tacos ... a cute place and quite popular!
Entertainment & Activities
Beautiful botanical gardens that host an array of art installations. This botanical garden is much larger than the Fort Pierce gardens. They often have art installations throughout the year.
93 locals recommend
McKee Botanical Garden
350 US-1Beautiful botanical gardens that host an array of art installations. This botanical garden is much larger than the Fort Pierce gardens. They often have art installations throughout the year.
Sunrise Theatre
117 S 2nd StHosts great musicians and plays throughout the year.
Check out this local gem - did you know Fort Pierce is the birth place of the US Navy Seals?
113 locals recommend
Navy Seal Museum
3300 N Hwy A1ACheck out this local gem - did you know Fort Pierce is the birth place of the US Navy Seals?
Lawnwood Stadium
1302 Virginia AveWell maintained tennis courts open to the public.
Walk in nature! There's an entrance fee but this state park is huge. Many walking trails.
31 locals recommend
Savannas Preserve State Park Environmental Education Center
2541 SE Walton RdWalk in nature! There's an entrance fee but this state park is huge. Many walking trails.
White City Park is a favorite spot for family and couple's photo shoots. It's small but beautiful! It's a fun place for kids ... and it's fun for everyone to look for alligators!
White City Park
2081 W Midway RdWhite City Park is a favorite spot for family and couple's photo shoots. It's small but beautiful! It's a fun place for kids ... and it's fun for everyone to look for alligators!
Less than a mile from our house and a great place year round. They have one of the largest collections of bonsais. Very cool place!
28 locals recommend
Heathcote Botanical Gardens
210 Savannah RdLess than a mile from our house and a great place year round. They have one of the largest collections of bonsais. Very cool place!
Definitely recommend One Yoga Planet for a yoga class while you are in the area. They have "donation" classes on Sunday and offer drop-in classes at all levels throughout the week.
One Yoga Planet
Definitely recommend One Yoga Planet for a yoga class while you are in the area. They have "donation" classes on Sunday and offer drop-in classes at all levels throughout the week.
Lisa's Kayaks Inc
500 North CausewayRent a kayak or do a group tour with Lisa's Kayaks.
We have to pools (both about 17 minutes from the house) and both have splash pads for children as well. The other is located in North Fort Pierce -- called Lakewood on Emerson Road. You can pay to go just for the day and float in the water if you'd like an swimming alternative to the beach.
Ravenswood Pool
400 SW Ravenswood LnWe have to pools (both about 17 minutes from the house) and both have splash pads for children as well. The other is located in North Fort Pierce -- called Lakewood on Emerson Road. You can pay to go just for the day and float in the water if you'd like an swimming alternative to the beach.
They offer a variety of Pontoon boats to fit your boat rental needs. Fishing, cruising or sightseeing. Explore the Indian River Lagoon enjoying many sites including dolphins, manatees, loggerhead turtles, and a vast species of birds and wildlife. Or just spend the day out picnicking and swimming on an island or in a cove.
10 locals recommend
Treasure Coast Boat Rentals
601 Seaway DrThey offer a variety of Pontoon boats to fit your boat rental needs. Fishing, cruising or sightseeing. Explore the Indian River Lagoon enjoying many sites including dolphins, manatees, loggerhead turtles, and a vast species of birds and wildlife. Or just spend the day out picnicking and swimming on an island or in a cove.
Shopping
Uncle Carlos Gelato & Patisserie
141 Melody LnA local favorite for ice cream along the Marina.
Vero Beach Outlets
1824 94th DrAwesome outlet shopping! Located about 30 minutes north of us.
Parks & Nature
Check out the Saturday farmer's market from 8am - 1pm -- or the smaller version of the farmer's market which is on Wednesdays from 12 (noon) to 6pm. It's packed with local artists, local farmers, local restaurant carts and more. Go to enjoy the music, scenery, feed the fish or just listen to the live band.
Marina Square
1 Avenue ACheck out the Saturday farmer's market from 8am - 1pm -- or the smaller version of the farmer's market which is on Wednesdays from 12 (noon) to 6pm. It's packed with local artists, local farmers, local restaurant carts and more. Go to enjoy the music, scenery, feed the fish or just listen to the live band.
This is a pet friendly beach!! Yes, some people do go to our local beach with their dogs but technically they aren't allowed. Play it safe and head to the dog friendly beach if you are traveling with your fur-family. =)
27 locals recommend
Walton Rocks Beach / Dog Park
6700 S Ocean DrThis is a pet friendly beach!! Yes, some people do go to our local beach with their dogs but technically they aren't allowed. Play it safe and head to the dog friendly beach if you are traveling with your fur-family. =)
This small nature center has a few trails that are fun for walking. You'll see turtles, beautiful birds, reptiles and more. It's kid friendly (we go there often) but it's not good when it's rainy or we had a lot of rain because the trails may be flooded.
22 locals recommend
Oxbow Eco-Center
5400 NE St James DrThis small nature center has a few trails that are fun for walking. You'll see turtles, beautiful birds, reptiles and more. It's kid friendly (we go there often) but it's not good when it's rainy or we had a lot of rain because the trails may be flooded.
Great for kids and adults alike. Two huge playgrounds and awesome views of the water (you'll probably see some dolphins). The sidewalks along S Ocean Drive are great so you can park here and walk down the street (north) to get some food and drinks (or vice versa)
17 locals recommend
Jaycee Park
Melaleuca DriveGreat for kids and adults alike. Two huge playgrounds and awesome views of the water (you'll probably see some dolphins). The sidewalks along S Ocean Drive are great so you can park here and walk down the street (north) to get some food and drinks (or vice versa)
This is a great spot where people always hang out for a cook out, outdoor parties, take the kids to cool off in the beautiful splash pad. There is also a children's museum here with tons of play areas as well as a dock and a pretty (but little) beach.
70 locals recommend
Indian Riverside Park
1707 NE Indian River DrThis is a great spot where people always hang out for a cook out, outdoor parties, take the kids to cool off in the beautiful splash pad. There is also a children's museum here with tons of play areas as well as a dock and a pretty (but little) beach.
Sightseeing
Check out the aquarium museum, swim at the beach, nap under a palm tree or walk in the park. This is our favorite place to watch manatees and dolphins -- especially at sunset. It's beautiful.
South Causeway
414 Seaway DrCheck out the aquarium museum, swim at the beach, nap under a palm tree or walk in the park. This is our favorite place to watch manatees and dolphins -- especially at sunset. It's beautiful.
Everything Else
Get a massage, body wrap, facial, hair cut & style ... take time to relax and enjoy some pampering!!
Rumirs Day Spa
161 Melody LnGet a massage, body wrap, facial, hair cut & style ... take time to relax and enjoy some pampering!!
For those of you who are into disc golf ... this is about an hour trip down south of us but is the nicest (nearest) place to play. There are other places closer but some of the courses are less manicured (so we are told!).
12 locals recommend
PGA National Park
1 Ryder Cup BlvdFor those of you who are into disc golf ... this is about an hour trip down south of us but is the nicest (nearest) place to play. There are other places closer but some of the courses are less manicured (so we are told!).
Arts & Culture
There are local theaters in Fort Pierce but we recommend the newer (more state of the art) theater in Port Saint Lucie. Just a quick drive down 95.
13 locals recommend
AMC Port St Lucie 14
1900 NW Courtyard CirThere are local theaters in Fort Pierce but we recommend the newer (more state of the art) theater in Port Saint Lucie. Just a quick drive down 95.
An art museum of art lovers. =) It's located at a beautiful park in Vero Beach. You'll have a wonderful time there.
56 locals recommend
Vero Beach Museum of Art
3001 Riverside Park DrAn art museum of art lovers. =) It's located at a beautiful park in Vero Beach. You'll have a wonderful time there.