Florida’s historic Treasure Coast dates back hundreds of years when European explorers navigated the land. Today, this area – which includes Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie – welcomes travelers who want warm weather, sunshine, beaches and scenic coastline. For some of the best spots, read about these Treasure Coast beaches and other well-kept secrets.
For beaches and wildlife viewing, head to Avalon State Park. The park sits on North Hutchinson Island and offers 1 mile of preserved beaches. While visitors enjoy relaxing on the sand and snorkeling in the water, local wildlife also call this area home. Sea turtles and shore birds often nest here, especially during spring and summer.
Also located on Hutchinson Island, Frederick Douglass Park provides access to quiet beaches and equestrian trails. This park — and others on the island — are some of the only places in Florida that allow horseback riding on the beach. In order to ride, guests should have permits; however Tours on Horseback offers guided trips and everything riders need.
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Horseback riding trails are located throughout the park. But don’t worry. Beach-goers have privacy and room to relax. Other amenities at Frederick Douglass Park include restrooms and covered picnic areas.
This 1-acre park offers a remote escape for those who need a little down time. Herman’s Bay sits in the popular Jensen Beach area but is rarely busy. At Herman’s Bay Beach, visitors swim, soak up sun and fish. When it’s time to recharge, pavilions and picnic tables provide a place to eat lunch and cool off in the shade.
This 2-mile spot in Fort Pierce ranks among the best Treasure Coast beaches for its dunes and fishing. The entire area measures a whopping 226 acres, and offers opportunities for birding and swimming. Those who prefer a scenic stroll should spend time at the wooden ramp, which crosses over dunes and has benches.
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Middle Cove Beach provides another tranquil and remote location. This top among Treasure Coast beaches is also located in Fort Pierce, perfect for fishing, swimming and sunsets. Middle Cove Beach measures 1 acre as well, but everyone has plenty of space to unwind.
For an underwater adventure, book a guided scuba diving trip with Treasure Coast Dive Charters. Those vacationing in Fort Pierce have easy access to reef and wreck dives, snorkeling and spearfishing.
To the north in the Vero Beach community, visit South Beach Park. South Beach ranks as a favorite among locals and is best known for wide beaches and family-friendly vibes. South Beach also features restrooms, showers, ADA beach access, in-season lifeguards and covered pavilions.
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Pepper Park doubles as a popular beach access point and hot spot for outdoor recreation. With 52 acres and sports fields, it’s easy to play here. Guests are welcome to play baseball, basketball, tennis and volleyball. Afterwards, cool off in the Atlantic Ocean. Pepper Park also serves as a top place to dive and snorkel, with reefs only 100 yards off shore.
Need a dog-friendly beach in Jensen Beach? Check out Walton Rocks Beach, a 24-acre off-leash dog park with amenities for pets and owners. While dogs run and swim with their families, everyone else can enjoy beach time. Other amenities at Walton Rocks Beach include picnic tables, restrooms and fishing spots.
Waveland Beach is also located in the Jensen Beach area but measures smaller in size. This spot marks the start of a 13-mile bike path that travels along A1A to Blue Heron Boulevard. Those who want to spend the day have access to restrooms, and a lifeguard is on duty during peak seasons. Visitors should note Waveland may have large waves.This post may be sponsored or contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link.
Surfing At Fort Pierce Inlet State Park
If you’ve seen my ‘Beautiful State Parks in Florida’ post, you’ll know it’s a goal of mine to get to more state parks. There are 175 in Florida which is insane and also why we are setting out to explore more. They are protected for a reason! Fort Pierce Inlet State Park is about an hour north of where we live so we decided to take an afternoon drive up to visit.
It’s located just north of Port St. Lucie near south Florida in the small town of Fort Pierce. You can find the state park on the sliver of island off the coast of Fort Pierce. If you aren’t familiar with the area, it’s a little under an hour and a half north of West Palm Beach.
It was actually a training ground during World War II for the Navy Seals (though they were apparently called Frogmen back then??). Before that, there was an army fort built back in 1838, from which it was named after.
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There are four boardwalks from the parking lot that take you to the main beach area. The beach area isn’t terribly wide, but wide enough to space out. The sand is fairly light and the water a pretty blue. One thing we did notice though is that the ocean was a little rough. There were lots of surfers out in the water, though I wouldn’t say the waves were
If you head towards the jetty and the rocks, you’ll eventually end up back towards the parking lot, but there are some cute little spots to look out from and another beach spot. This spot was much calmer–the water and the people.
The beach juts out into the inlet a bit and we walked around the corner to explore more. The beach gets much thinner until there is just foliage. Several people had parked their kayaks or jet skis along the edge at the end to visit the beach. This spot was much more enjoyable in my opinion.
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If you want to take a break to explore the area, there’s a walking path called Oak Hammock Trail. It’s an easy 30-min walk through some foliage with different oaks to see. You can also just walk around the beach areas and the trails leading to the sand. We ended up seeing two fairly large turtles on the main paths!
Just off the parking lot is where you’ll find several large pavilions, picnic tables and grills. It’s a great spot to sit and have some lunch. The pavilions are covered of course and the picnic tables are near the beach under the palm trees. There’s quite a few palm trees that provide a decent amount of shade.
Like I said above, lots of people come here to surf and we saw several people in kayaks/canoes that head to the Indian River Lagoon. There’s also a reef off the shore that is popular for snorkeling and diving.
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If you find yourself in this area, Fort Pierce Inlet State Park is a great place to spend the day. There were a lot of people there but it wasn’t overly crowded. We had a fun time just walking along the beach, looking at turtles and exploring!The breathtakingly beautiful half-mile beach welcomes visitors for swimming, snorkeling, surfing and scuba diving. Beachcombing, picnicking or just relaxing on the sand are also popular activities.
Along the south end of the park, Fort Pierce Inlet is a popular place for anglers to catch their dinners. Jack Island Preserve, located 1 mile north of the park, has trails for hiking, bicycling and nature study.
At the west end of the Marsh Rabbit Run Trail, visitors can climb an observation tower for a bird's-eye view of the Indian River and the island.
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