St. Lucie County's best known asset is its spectacularly beautiful barrier islands, boasting 21 miles of bleached white beaches edging a cobalt-blue ocean and lined with sabal palms.Public beaches lie along seven miles of this coastal stretch, projecting an unspoiled, tropical tranquillity rarely found anywhere else in the state.

Enjoy a stroll or fish along the beautiful river boardwalk situated on the St. Lucie River. You will be able to watch river otters playing in and out of water. A diversity of other types of wildlife can be viewed in this peaceful natural habitat. Picnic pavilions with tables, grills, three lighted boat ramps, restrooms, and fish cleaning tables are available. Located at 2200 SE Midport Road, Port St. Lucie.

The 340-acre state owned Ft. Pierce Inlet Recreation Area, located on the southern tip of North Hutchinson Island,  has a wide, sandy ocean beach plus 1,500-feet of frontage on Ft. Pierce Inlet. Picnic tables, grills and restrooms are just some of the facilities here. November through April interpretive activities are offered. Jack Island is an impounded island off the east shore of the Indian River. The island consists of mangrove swamp and a small coastal hammock for a total of 958-acres. Only foot traffic is allowed on Jack Island trails.

Fort Pierce Inlet and Jack Island are both enjoyed for the abundance and variety of bird life. Shorebirds are better observed at Fort Pierce Inlet at low tide along Dynamite Point, and birding at Jack Island is more rewarding in the early morning or late evening.

One great advantage to life in St. Lucie County is the near-perfect climate. Proximity to the modifying influence of the Gulf Stream helps keep St. Lucie County temperature mild and sunny in the winter and comfortably breezy in the summer. Both vacationers and residents appreciate the pleasant living and working conditions provided by this superb climate. The area has an average annual temperature of 73.7 degrees between the extremes of normal winter and summer temperatures.

If you enjoy golf, please make sure to check out Meadowood Golf & Tennis at Panther Woods.