Region

Treasure Coast

Base in one city and drive; the coast is 3 counties strung along I-95, and you need a car for almost everything.

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Best months: Mar–May, Nov
Visa: Depends on your passport
Currency: US dollar (USD, $)
Language: English
Plugs: A · B · 120 V
Time zone: Six zones: UTC−5 to UTC−10

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Rules in force · 9Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…

North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Florida ↗Most Florida toll roads are cashless: rent a transponder or you pay the rental company's admin fee per day.
Florida ↗Hurricane season runs 1 June to 30 November; peak August–October. Flexible bookings beat cheap non-refundable ones in those months.

The Treasure Coast is three counties (Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin) on Florida's east coast, roughly 100 km of Atlantic shoreline between Palm Beach and the Space Coast. It is known for the 1715 Spanish treasure fleet wrecks offshore, sea-turtle nesting on Hutchinson Island, and a string of small downtowns. Public transport exists but is thin; plan on a car. Two to four nights covers the beaches, one turtle walk in season, and a downtown or two.

Where to sleep

8 places in this region

Sleep base

StuartCity guide
Martin County; walkable downtown, sailfish statue, closest to Bathtub Beach.
Best Nov–May
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Fort PierceCity guide
St. Lucie County; historic downtown, inlet and Hutchinson Island access.
Best Nov–May
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Port St. LucieCity guide
Largest city, Mets spring training at Tradition, chain hotels and malls.
Best Nov–Apr
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Vero BeachCity guide
Indian River County; downtown on the National Register, VRB airport.
Best Nov–Apr
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Day trip

Jensen BeachCity guide
Beach and small downtown; Treasure Coast Square Mall is a bus hub.
Best Nov–Apr
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SebastianCity guide
North end of the region; inlet and Pelican Island area.
Best Nov–Apr
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Hobe SoundCity guide
Southern gateway off I-95; beaches and nature preserves.
Best Dec–Apr
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Palm CityCity guide
Inland Martin County; quieter base with quick I-95 access.
Best Mar–May, Oct–Nov
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Plan the nights

How to split the nights, day-trips and what to do with your bags

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Night sequences

2 nights: Stuart 2: downtown, Bathtub Beach, one Hutchinson Island morning
3 nights: Stuart 2 + Fort Pierce 1: downtown and inlet, drive up A1A
4 nights: Stuart 2 + Fort Pierce 1 + Vero Beach 1: full coast, south to north

Doing Stuart, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach and Sebastian in one day is four short stops and a lot of driving on US-1.
Summer afternoons bring thunderstorms and rip currents; swim near lifeguards and heed warning flags.

Day-trips door to door

To	From	Door-to-door p50	Last return	Note
Jensen Beach	Stuart	20 min	unknown	Short drive over the causeway; beach plus small downtown.
Fort Pierce	Stuart	35 min	unknown	Historic downtown and Hutchinson Island; easy on I-95 or US-1.
Vero Beach	Fort Pierce	30 min	unknown	Downtown shops and cafes; continue north to Sebastian.
Hobe Sound	Stuart	25 min	unknown	Southern end of the region; beaches and preserves.

Bags between cities

No luggage forwarding culture here; you drive your own bags between bases.

When to go

Months and weather

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Seasons at a glance

From each city's month table

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Country	JJan	FFeb	MMar	AApr	MMay	JJun	JJul	AAug	SSep	OOct	NNov	DDec
Stuart	go	go	go	go	go	×	×	×	×	×	go	go
Fort Pierce	go	go	go	go	go	×	×	×	×	ok	go	go
Port St. Lucie	go	go	go	go	ok	×	×	×	×	×	go	go
Vero Beach	go	go	go	go	ok	×	×	×	×	ok	go	go
Jensen Beach	go	go	go	go	ok	×	×	×	×	ok	go	go
Sebastian	go	go	go	go	ok	×	×	×	×	ok	go	go
Hobe Sound	go	go	go	go	ok	×	×	×	×	ok	ok	go
Palm City	ok	ok	go	go	go	×	×	×	×	go	go	ok
Florida (country-wide)	ok	ok	go	go	go	–	–	×	×	ok	ok	ok

Go: the good monthsFair: workable, mixedPoor: heat, rain or hazeAvoid: storms, floods, closuresno data yet

Computed from each country’s own data; hover a country name for the source. Advisory countries are left out.

Climate strip

Month by month

Zone	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Treasure CoastIndian River, St. Lucie and Martin counties	ok	ok	best	best	best	wet	hot	storm	storm	ok	best	ok

best: dry, mildok: workablehot: short walking windowswet: daily rainstorm: typhoon or flood risk

Treasure Coast: Warm year-round, roughly 15 °C (59 °F) in winter to 30–35 °C (86–95 °F) in summer. Hurricane season runs June to November, peaking August–September; sea-turtle nesting is March–October.Warm year-round, roughly 59 °F (15 °C) in winter to 86–95 °F (30–35 °C) in summer. Hurricane season runs June to November, peaking August–September; sea-turtle nesting is March–October.

Winter and spring are the driest and busiest (snowbird season); summer is hot, humid and cheaper, with afternoon storms.

Getting in and passes

Arrival times and regional passes

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Get in

Door-to-door p50, 2026 estimate

From	To	How	p50	Note
MLB (Orlando-Melbourne International)	Vero Beach / Sebastian	Car via I-95	~1 h to Vero Beach	Closest airport to the northern Treasure Coast; domestic flights plus some UK service.
DJT (West Palm Beach)	Stuart / Port St. Lucie	Car via I-95	~40 min to Stuart, ~1 h to Fort Pierce	Nearest commercial airport for the southern half of the region.
MCO (Orlando International)	Treasure Coast	Car via SR 528 and I-95	~2 h to Vero Beach	Widest flight choice; drive south on I-95.
MIA (Miami International)	Treasure Coast	Car via I-95 north	~2 h to Stuart	Best for international arrivals; long drive north.
VRB (Vero Beach Municipal)	Vero Beach	Taxi or rental car	in town	Only commercial airline serving the region directly; limited routes.
West Palm Beach Amtrak	Treasure Coast	Car via I-95	~40 min to Stuart	Nearest Amtrak station; no station inside the region yet.
Greyhound / FlixBus	Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, Sebastian	Bus along I-95	varies	Stops through the region; check schedules, then rent a car locally.

Regional passes

Verdict first

SunPass / E-ZPass toll transponder

buy

Florida's Turnpike and some bridges are tolled; a transponder or rental-car toll plan saves hassle.

County bus day pass (ART, Marty, GoLine)

check

GoLine Indian River Transit is fare-free; ART and Marty charge low fares — useful only if you stay on one route.

Eat and move on

Regional food and where to go next

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Regional food

Where and when it works

Dish	Where	Timing / trap
Fresh mahi mahi and fish tacos	Waterfront spots in Stuart, Fort Pierce and Vero Beach	Lunch is cheaper than dinner; ask what was landed locally.
Stone crab and seafood	Coastal restaurants along the Indian River Lagoon	Stone crab season runs October to May; prices swing with the catch.
Sports-bar burgers and wings	Port St. Lucie and Jensen Beach chains	Kitchens often run late on weekends; check hours.

Go next

Florida

Region guide for the whole state

Plan the rest of the state from here.

Palm Beach County

planned

I-95 or US-1 south, ~40 min from Stuart

Planned. Beaches and the nearest Amtrak station.

Space Coast

planned

I-95 north, ~1 h from Vero Beach

Planned. Kennedy Space Center and Cocoa Beach.

Volusia County

planned

I-95 north past the Space Coast

Daytona Beach and the northern end of I-95 in Florida.

Orlando

planned

Florida's Turnpike north, ~2 h

Planned. Theme parks and the MCO gateway.

Planning aids

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Region in numbers

Where to sleep: 4 bases
Day trips: 4, 20 min to 35 min
Nights suggested: 2–4 nights
Ways in: 7 listed
Best months: Mar–May, Nov

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Deep dive

Photos, reading and every source

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Sources

officialSt. Lucie County — Area Regional Transit (ART)
officialMartin County — Marty transit
officialGoLine Indian River Transit
officialGreyhound
officialPalm Beach International Airport (DJT)
secondaryWikivoyage: Treasure Coast, revision 5319836 (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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