Location: Stuart
Top Things to do in Stuart
Top 10 Nature & Parks in Stuart, Florida (FL)
Stuart is a city in and the seat of Martin County, Florida, United States. Located on Florida's Treasure Coast, Stuart is the largest of four incorporated municipalities in Martin County. The population was 15,593 in the 2010 census. It is part of the Port St. Lucie, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Restaurants in Stuart
1. Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 700 reviews
Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center is a 57-acre marine life nature center located on Hutchinson Island in Stuart, FL situated between the Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean. As a leading state and nationally recognized environmental organization, Florida Oceanographic offers educational programs to people of all ages and conducts research and restoration programs that lead to healthy coastal ecosystems. Join us in our mission "to inspire environmental stewardship of Florida's coastal ecosystems through education, research and advocacy” today.
Reviewed By dolphindebb - Basking Ridge, United States
Was skeptical about this place from outside/location. There's a lot more to it than meets the eyes thou. There is a museum like room with lots of interesting information that both children & adults can enjoy and learn from. then there is the amazing outside area with game fish and a ONE mile trail which takes you through the palm covered swamp area out to beach and back along boardwalks and hard sand covered paths. Would definitely recommend and look forward to going back when in the area again.
2. Bathtub Reef Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 549 reviews
Reviewed By bakerferge
Whether you are a beach lover, or just need to see the ocean; this is a perfect spot for you to visit. It's a living reef that is constantly being preserved. Great for snorkeling, especially if you're a novice. Watch for the flags indicating rip currents or sharks!
3. Halpatiokee Regional Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By stryker7me - Palm City, United States
Large park with many sports options. Softball, Soccer, Tennis, Pickleball, Mountain Bike, Disc Golf, Pinic BBQ Pavillions, Hiking, Roller Skating Hockey RInk
4. Virginia Forrest Beach
5. Shepard Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Jjwakeman - Stuart, United States
Shepard Park is one of Stuart’s waterfront jewels with frontage on Frazier Creek and the South Fork of the St. Lucie River. The park includes a boat launch, picnic pavilion, playground, restrooms and a boardwalk along the St. Lucie. This is one of my favorite spots to watch the sunset over the sailboats moored in the river.
6. St. Lucie Lock and Dam
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By H2761EKmikem - Winter Garden, United States
We came to the St. Lucie Lock & Dam w/ another couple who has been here before. I was absolutely fascinated as to how the boats come into a lock. The boat come in @ a lower water level, the lock closes, and then the locks fills up w/ water to raise the water level so that the boat can easily continue on its journey. This is something that children would love to see as well as adults. There is no cost & you are able to walk all around the area. The Core of Engineer Campground is right next to this & we checked it out since we are also RVers. This is a great day trip to pack a lunch. You can sit & watch all kinds of boats go through the lock system. I would recommend this experience to the young & old @ heart. Great learning experience!
7. Sandsprit Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By snorkelforever6 - Northville, United States
We come to Sandsprit Park every time we are in Florida. It's a great place to watch boats, have a picnic, and watch the birds. Today we finally saw 29 to 30 Monk Parakeets eating on the ground. They were also building nests out of sticks in the palm trees.
8. Memorial Park
9. Ross Witham Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By leneahw
A perfect place to watch the sun ride. The water is perfectly blue, the limestone rocks make for gorgeous photos, and it’s easy to get too.
