Location: Port Saint Lucie
Top Things to do in Port Saint Lucie
Things to do in Port Saint Lucie, Florida (FL): The Best Nature & Parks
For a town that was no more than a fishing camp and a few farms fifty years ago, Port Saint Lucie has grown to be a lovely vacation spot. Port Saint Lucie is the location of the spring training camp for the New York Mets. Visit Tradition Field and see how the team is shaping up for the coming season. Then, if you love to golf, head over to the PGA Village, a 51-hole complex with a learning center and historical center. To the east of Port Saint Lucie is the Atlantic Ocean, so you'll want to schedule at least one day for the beach. Port Saint Lucie is also located just north of the Saint Lucie River, so you can explore the beauty of the river region on the St. Lucie River Princess. You'll cruise in comfort and be taken by the breathtaking scenery of natural Florida. The cruise is shaded from the sun and narrated for your education and entertainment. Cruises start in the afternoon, so you can spend a leisurely morning first. You can also explore nature on foot by hiking in the Savannas Preserve State Park. The park also offers canoe trips and guided explorations. No trip to Port Saint Lucie would be complete without a visit to Lily's Cafe. It serves great food at great prices. If you're lucky, Lily herself might be your waitress. If you're feeling more exotic, El Cubanito serves Cuban cuisine in a family atmosphere. Other restaurants include seafood, Indian cuisine, and American cuisine.
Restaurants in Port Saint Lucie
1. Paleo Hammock Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By alexistM1601VN
Great hike, go on the trail that brings you to Meadow Lark Marsh, Panther Prairie, and leads you to Rockland Marsh. Then on the way back you'll hit Maple Restoration and then Hackberry Hammock. The look out tower in the Paleo Hammock area, is awesome too. You'll see anything ranging from alligators to bobcats to owls, it's very alive in this preserve. So many beautiful creatures! Don't miss out on the chance to feel a true old Florida approach.
2. Sandpiper Bay Marina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
This is a marina with discounted entrance passes and memberships to ClubMed (all inclusive). Slips for 150' Boats
Reviewed By 653lennyk - Ridgewood, United States
Very much enjoyed a bay cruise! Rented a boat and took it out with friends for few hours - great experience.
3. Spruce Bluff Preserve
4. Veterans Park at Rivergate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By MamawTim - Noblesville, United States
Awesome park. Observe the 5 branches of the military, a monument to Florida’s Vietnam vets and so much more. Walked along the boardwalk and enjoyed talking some people fishing, walkers and boaters. The only thing that ruined it, was that a dog owner didn’t pick up their dogs poop on the boardwalk. Ugh!
5. River Park Marina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
This 12-acre island park on the St. Lucie River offers a boat launch, fishing, playground and nature trail through a floodplain swamp. Rentals: open space, canoes/kayaks and pavilion.
6. Pinelands Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
This site features one of the largest stands of pristine Pine flatwoods in western St. Lucie County. Three trails totaling six miles traverse the 750-acre preserve. An elevated observation deck overlooks a saw grass marsh. This site is also part of the state’s “Great Florida Birding Trail,” where a variety of birds are often seen, including the Sandhill Crane, Wood Stork and Bald Eagle.
7. Oak Hammock Park
8. Savannas Preserve State Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 111 reviews
The Savannas Preserve State Park encompasses close to 7,000 acres of natural area. The Savannas contains the largest, most ecologically intact stretch of freshwater marsh in Southeast Florida. Our main entrance, located off of Walton Road, offers visitors a number of ways to explore the park. There, we have an Education Center (Open Thurs-Mon, 9 am to 5 pm), a Canoe Launch and several miles of trails. Most of our trails are multi-use and are open to pedestrians, bicyclists and equestrians. The Park has several other entrances including one on Jensen Beach Blvd, which connects to the Main Entrance via a 5.5 mile trail, and an entrance off of Savannah Road that features the Hawk's Bluff Trail. The Park also has two remote locations: Evans Creek Canoe Launch and Miller Property. Evans Creek is located in the 8900 Block of US1 in Port St Lucie. Miller Property is located at the end of Lewis Street in Fort Pierce. This area features several miles of trails.
Reviewed By richardcL9783VD - Port Saint Lucie, United States
In some ways it's selfish of me to not tell all my opinions of this preserve, because I like my solitude complete and my natural beauty unspoiled. But, all in all, this is my go to place in south Florida. Try the naturalist-guided kayak tours to get a taste of the unique environment of the preserve.
9. Port St Lucie Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 170 reviews
Reviewed By Barbaracaiazzo00 - Fort Lauderdale, United States
This garden was beautiful to walk around in with the family. A lot of different things to see. Orchids, roses, bamboo, a secret garden, and it even has a rainbow eucalyptus tree! If you don’t pay attention you’ll walk right by it! We even saw a baby alligator and turtle. Would recommend for anyone who likes walking around botanical gardens.
10. Bluefield Ranch Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
An active cattle ranch for many years, the 3,285-acre site preserves the largest stand of scrub in St. Lucie County. Located off State Road 70 at Bluefield Road, there are more than 20 miles of hiking, mountain bike and horse trails, an elevated wildlife observation deck, wildlife blind, primitive hike-in camping and primitive horseback camping.
