Things to do & places to visit in Fort Pierce, Florida, United States

Fort Pierce city in Florida, United States. Timezone: America/New_York, current date and time: Sunday, April 28, 2024, 9:56.

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5.0 Navy Seal Museum (1.337 reviews)
- History Close-Up
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Military Museums

I have always read about and followed Navy Seals as I am very intrigued with their training. When in Vero Beach we saw this museum was nearby and had to visit. So glad we did! The museum you go through is at your own pace and you can quickly burn 2 hours before you know it. It is divided into periods and how the “Seals” evolved. I read a lot and watched videos going through the museum and thoroughly enjoyed it! All the artifacts are authentic and when I climbed into the chopper I thought how amazing it would be if there was ‘Virtual reality’ tied to it. Outside we climbed on boats and saw parts of the obstacle course. Go see this if you are in the neighborhood! See more..
4.5 Fort Pierce Inlet State Park (343 reviews)
- Worth it
State Parks

A favorite spot for local fishermen in St. Lucie County. See more..
4.5 Jetty Park (336 reviews)
- Beautiful, romantic stroll out, back, and around
Spent 1-2 hours Parks

We were staying across the street so after dinner, we strolled together thru the park (cute sculptures and decorations), then out the whole pier. It is surprisingly long. We hit it at sunset and the sky was spectacular - deepening to a dark purple. It was a very romantic walk - despite one section smelling badly due to some rotting seaweed. Then we continued up the jetty past a couple of restaurants. Unhurried. Sweet. A great evening. See more..
4.5 St. Lucie County Aquarium - Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit (254 reviews)
- Great fun for families
Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Aquariums

Our focus is on displaying ecosystems as complex communities of organisms interacting in their environment. At the Marine Ecosystems Exhibit, visitors can explore six different Florida marine habitats and learn about the complexity and importance of marine ecosystems. The largest aquarium is a model of a Caribbean coral reef. Other displays include living models of seagrass, mangrove, estuarine and nearshore habitats, as well as a deepwater Oculina coral reef. There are several smaller aquarium displays and a touch tank where you can meet some of our local sea creatures. Feeding Frenzy tours daily at 10:30am and Snack Time tours daily at 2:30pm. Behind-the-Scenes tour Saturday at 2:00pm. See more..
4.5 Al's Family Farms (250 reviews)
- Ohio family visit
Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Farms

Welcome to Al's Family Farms in Fort Pierce, Florida - the heart of the Indian River Citrus District. AL’s Red Barn Grill is open year around. Our historic Red Barn Packinghouse and Citrus Shop are open Nov thru May. Self guided tours are scheduled to begin by mid-February 2023. Visit us for the freshest local Florida citrus, fresh squeezed orange juice & Sharon's homemade fudge. A short video tour running in our lobby & the OJ Corral is open during Citrus Shop hours. Watch us pack Indian River Citrus to send to your freezin' friends up north! Every summer, Al's store moves across the driveway to our Red Barn Grill! We still have our LOCALLY GROWN, FRESH SQUEEZED Orange & Grapefruit Juice, vine-ripe Tomatoes, Watermelon, Southern Peaches, Local Honey, Smoked Fish Dip, Fried Peanuts, Sunshine Shakes and hand dipped Ice Cream! See more..
4.5 Blind Creek Beach (202 reviews)
- Everyone is welcome, one of top attractions in area.
Beaches

We have been to a few nude beaches, but these were our first visits to Blind Creek Beach. We were there on Wednesday January 25, and again on Sunday January 29. Both days were sunny with a high temperature around 80. The parking area was near capacity on both days, we arrived around 1:00PM. Both days there were a few hundred people on the beach. The occupied area was approximately one mile in length. The texture of the sand is soft and fine, so expect some blowing sand if it is windy. There is a good slope to the beach, with the flatter area being near the top. On Wednesday the water was weed free, on Sunday there was a small amount of sea weed rolling ashore. Both days had significant wave action with few people going into the water. On Wednesday the population was approximately 60% male 40% female, on Sunday there was a higher percentage of male visitors. Wednesday average age was in the their 50's, Sunday's crowd average age appeared in early 40's. There are porta-potties in the parking lot. I would recommend arriving early because of the parking and the sun angle. In the afternoon if you are looking for the perfect tan you are looking into the dune grass, I rather look at the ocean. If you are in the Fort Pierce area you need to visit this beach! We were vacationing in area and spent about 2 hours each day. See more..
4.5 Heathcote Botanical Gardens (175 reviews)
- Relaxing spot to visit
Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Gardens

Heathcote Botanical Gardens consists of an assortment of specialty gardens including a Japanese Garden, Reflection Garden, Herb Garden, Rain-forest Display, Native Plants Garden and a Palm & Cycad Walk. These areas convey an atmosphere of individual garden rooms. Through this type of garden design, you will sense the intimacy of this unique botanical garden. Gracing the areas in between these specialty gardens are borders of flowering shrubs, bulbs, trees, vines and other assorted herbaceous plants. Niches found throughout the garden provide varied micro-climates, which allows the use of a wide variety of plants ranging from those found in Mediterranean climates to the Tropics. Home of the largest public tropical bonsai collection in the U.S. - The James J. Smith Bonsai Gallery, featuring 100 bonsai trees on permanent display. Heathcote's mission is to educate and inspire by providing a place of beauty and a resource for the conservation of our environment. See more..
4.5 Sunrise Theatre (164 reviews)
- Historic and Magnificent......
Sunday: Theaters

I have attended many, many performances at this great theatre from Jackie Mason to Martin Short to the legendary Smothers Brothers to Jay Leno and many more. It is beautiful and well maintained. Line of sight, and sound is tremendous. Plenty of area parking. Wonderful restaurants and bars within just yards away. Do yourself a favor and visit their website and purchase tickets for a show. See more..
4.5 Pepper Park Beach (150 reviews)
- Beautiful beach - Lots of humans!
Spent 2-3 hours Beaches

Soft sand, gorgeous ocean views, lush vegetation, gentle waves. When we arrived there was hardly anyone on the far end of the beach and it was glorious. Around 11am teens started pouring in (it’s a Friday if a likely spring break week so probably not a regular occurrence). By 2pm there were hundreds of teens gathered just where the public beach ends. Bathrooms are average - not great but they are functional. Lifeguard on duty. Would love to come back on a different day than the local rager. See more..
4.5 Fort Pierce Farmers Market (136 reviews)
- Farmers Market and Crafts
Sunday: Flea & Street Markets

Enjoy the downtown Fort Pierce Farmers Market on Saturday. Vegetables, sweets, teas, and coffee, as well as a craft market. I also took a walk over the downtown and checked out the local shops and places to eat. One place we visited was the Manatee museum and education center. It only costs a dollar for the entrance. I ate at 12abuoy, and it was great, I recommend the cold or hot shrimp. It was only $8.00 per half-pound and they were huge for this price. Enjoy the market and the old town. #TimSamsTravelUSA Live Life Today, Travel USA!!! See more..
4.5 Summer Crush Vineyard & Winery (129 reviews)
- Red White & Kicka# Bluegrass
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

Great weekend entertainment at Summer Crush Winery. During the Spring and Summer this is a great place to hang out. A $5 fee per person gives you a chance to hear some great live music. But if you're wine lovers, taste the wines from Summer Crush. We liked what we found here, you will too. Enjoy! See more..
4.5 FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (107 reviews)
- Educational and inspirational tour
Sunday: Spent < 1 hour Science Museums

FAU Harbor Branch is a world-class research organization with a goal of Ocean Science for a Better World®. We invite you to visit us and learn from our experts! The Ocean Discovery Visitors Center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Our research-themed exhibitions provide visitors with an up-close look at the cutting-edge methods and technologies that have led to 50 years of discoveries around the world. The Center also contains over 1,000 gallons of aquaria and is home to more than 80 different species of plants and animals. Our live displays highlight fascinating marine environments from seagrass beds to coral reefs and even include demonstrations of our state-of-the-art sustainable aquaculture systems. Behind-the-scenes tours of the research campus are also available daily. You can visit our 144-acre waterfront campus while learning about our history, current research and the wildlife encountered along the way. See more..
4.5 Sailfish Brewing Company (105 reviews)
- If you love craft beer, you've got to go!
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Breweries

Sailfish Brewing Company opened up in April of 2013 in downtown Ft. Pierce in the 'Edgartown' Neighborhood. We started on a small 1 1/2 barrel brewing system and soon upgraded to our current 3 barrel system. We soon realized that due to the demand and tremendous support from our fans that we would have to expand again! In February of 2017 we opened our new taproom for our 20 barrel system right in the heart of downtown at 130 N Second St just a few blocks from our original facility. See more..
4.5 St. Lucie County Regional History Center (104 reviews)
- Very informative
Sunday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM History Museums

We were given a tour by a gentleman. He explained all the exhibits and answered questions. Lots to see. Only complaint was I felt we would have rather walked round on our own, and spent longer on some exhibits and less on others. However maybe it is a security issue. We were impressed with the Center. See more..
4.5 A. E. Backus Gallery & Museum (99 reviews)
- A great tribute to Florida Art Royalty!
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Art Galleries • Art Museums

This is a lovely museum in a very nice setting near the Indian River. The history of AE Backus and The Florida Highwaymen is a great story and the art is even better. If you have time, head up to Downtown Vero Beach and stop by Roy McLendon’s studio. A one-on-one with one of the last surviving highwaymen is pretty special. See more..
4.5 Islamorada Brewery & Distillery - Fort Pierce (53 reviews)
- Great beers with good vibes
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Breweries

Fort Pierce is home to gorgeous beaches, bountiful fishing, and great people. Also known as the Sunrise City, Fort Pierce embodies an Island State of Mind. It is here where the second location and production facility of Islamorada Beer Company has landed. You can visit our 25, 000 sq ft. brewery and catch a glimpse on how the beer is kegged, bottle or canned. See more..
4.5 White City Park (25 reviews)
- Beautiful treed and water filled park located at the southern end of our city. Great for family outings or a day away.
Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water • Parks • Playgrounds

Spanish moss laden oaks and exotic palms shade this lovely “old Florida” 17-acre retreat along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River, complete with boat/kayak ramps, fishing piers, picnic tables and a playground. Rentals: pavilion. See more..
4.5 Frederick Douglass Memorial Park (24 reviews)
- Terrific beach...
Spent 1-2 hours Beaches • Parks

Named after Frederick Douglass, the famous Africian-American abolitionist, editor and author, this beachfront park offers the rare opportunity to ride horseback on the beach. Permits are required to ride horses. Call ahead for reservations or to obtain a permit to ride your own horse. See more..
4.5 South Beach Park (24 reviews)
- Beautiful well kept beach access
Spent More than 3 hours Beaches

Beautiful new dressing/bathroom areas. The entrance had great paved parking lots. It also had a plastic wood type planking (no splinters) with ramps and gazebos, and a life guard station. It was very quiet and not at all crowded on a Saturday. See more..
4.5 Pierced Ciderworks (16 reviews)
- Best variety of ciders great Atmosphere
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Breweries

Pierced Ciderworks is located in the historic downtown Fort Pierce. We converted this 117 year old building, originally owned by the famous photographer Harry Hill, into a unique cidery. You really need to see the place in person to truly appreciate it. See more..
4.5 Ten Mile Creek Preserve (12 reviews)
- Abundant wildlife, no people!
Nature & Wildlife Areas

Great little spot for kayaking, always see several gators (both In and out of the water) in the warmer months. Many birds as well, with a bird rookery on the right fork of the river near the beginning. Start by paddling upstream (which can be moderately challenging after rain) then enjoying the ride (float) back. If you want to stop to eat or break out of the kayak, you'll have to find your own spot but they are around. Very private, we come here about once a month and we've never passed anyone on the river, just an occasional fisher from a bridge or bank. See more..
4.5 Avalon Beach Park (11 reviews)
- A peaceful beach that is not too crowded!
State Parks

I picked the wrong afternoon to visit this beach since storms were coming, but if you are looking for a pretty beach without the big crowds, this would be the beach to check out. See more..
4.5 Ace High Farms (11 reviews)
- Great place for fresh fruit
Spent < 1 hour Farms

Love this s place and all the Monaghan’s Here especially Peggy. Great prices and service. Been going here for. many years. Never an error and they will not sell you bad fruit . Their produce is better than all others and they ship. See more..
4.5 North Causeway Island Park (10 reviews)
- Amazing Sunset!
Spent < 1 hour Parks

With direct river and ocean access, you will find a 100-foot dock, saltwater piers, boat ramps complete with wash-down stations and a fish cleaning table, pavilions and restrooms. See more..
4.0 Manatee Observation & Education Center (357 reviews)
- Great kayak tour
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

MOEC is an ideal place to learn more about the Treasure Coast's unique environment and its inhabitants, including the threatened Florida manatee. Inside you'll find an educational film (with closed-captioning), various aquariums, a touch-tank and interactive displays - all of which are enhanced by wonderful volunteers. Eco-boat tours are available along with a wildlife observation tower which provides visitors a bird's-eye-view of the Indian River Lagoon. MOEC is situated at the mouth of Moore's Creek which is a popular spot to see visiting manatees during colder months. There are 400-500 manatees living in our area year-round but, considering their backyard is 156 miles long and connected to a multitude of creeks and canals, it is never guaranteed that they will be visiting the Center at any given time. Please feel free to call ahead in advance to ask whether manatees are present. MOEC is supported by donations, memberships and the proceeds from its gift shop The Vanishing Mermaid. See more..
4.0 Downtown Fort Pierce (281 reviews)
- Really love downtown Fort Pierce
Neighborhoods

There are so many good restaurants down town, and fun things to do. Just enjoy the walk along the water, or throw axes, have dinner, or people watch. I have always found downtown to be clean and safe. Just be aware if you park in the public parking near the RR tracks and the train comes through about 8 PM and stops on the tracks, you will not be able to get back to your car for an hour or so. See more..
4.0 Savannas Recreation Area (60 reviews)
- Walking trail
Sunday: 6:00 AM - 7:30 PM Parks

I enjoy going there a couple of time a month as I live nearby, Nice place to walk and see Florida's nature. They have camping and can you can entertain your children there. It is a clean and safe environment for the family. See more..
4.0 Jack Island Preserve State Park (31 reviews)
- Beautiful scenery
Hiking Trails

Took our bikes on this trail. Beautiful scenery along a lagoon and Indian river. Very few people. Rougher trail for bikes. My hybrid had difficulty with some sandy areas. My husband’s mountain bike was able to handle it. Would do this again with a bike with wider tires. No restrooms on Jacks Island. The closest public bathrooms are at pepper beach. Trails were marked. See more..
4.0 Bear Point Sanctuary (16 reviews)
- Interesting Walk
Spent < 1 hour Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks

The location of the last recorded Native American Black Bear hunt on Hutchinson Island, this wetland preserve encompasses more than 13 acres and features a one-mile trail, an elevated observation platform, picnic tables, kayak launch and one 450-foot fishing pier. Part of the Great Florida Birding Trail, the site is lined with several small wooden docks and natural banks great for fishing. See more..
4.0 Pineapple Playhouse (10 reviews)
- A little theatre with a lot of heart
Spent 2-3 hours Theaters

This hidden gem is St Lucie County's community theatre. Looking forward to seeing more of what they have to offer. See more..