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Major city · United States

Stuart

Give Stuart 2 nights: one for the downtown riverfront and one for Hutchinson Island beaches. Add a third only if you fish or dive.

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Stuart is a small river city on Florida's Treasure Coast, about 46 mi north of Palm Beach International and 100 mi north of Miami. Downtown is compact and walkable; the beaches and museums sit on Hutchinson Island across the bridge. Most visitors use it as a quiet 2-night base between Fort Pierce and Jupiter rather than a destination in itself.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Nov–Apr (dry, mild); Mar–May for calm water
avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, hurricane season), late Aug–Oct (peak storm risk)
Airports
PBI · FLL · MIA · SUA
Nights
2
Rules in force · 7Crossing 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.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Stuart911 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance911

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Stuart, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$3–6
  • Sit-down mealDinner main, downtown seafood$22–38
  • Street or quick mealDiner breakfast$10–18
  • BeerDraught beer$6–9
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
  • Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry$10–20
  • Budget bedHostel or motel bed, a night, per personUS$45
  • Mid-range bedChain-hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$160
  • High-end bedChain-hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$280

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$110 · Mid US$190 · High US$340

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Sailfish Capital of the WorldDowntown riverfront and the Lyric TheatreHutchinson Island beachesHouse of Refuge at Gilbert's Bar
Airports
PBI Palm Beach International (Closest commercial hub, about 46 mi south via I-95; roughly 50–70 min by car) · FLL Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (About 86 mi south via I-95 and I-595; roughly 1 h 30 min) · MIA Miami International (About 110 mi south; roughly 2 h) · SUA Witham Field (General aviation only; no scheduled airline service)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  5. May

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid*

    32°C (90°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    29°C (84°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

Best: Nov–May. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →

Warmest Jun (32°C (90°F)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F) low), wettest Aug (16 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.

* only part of the month (early, mid or late).

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Stuart: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

23°C (73°F)

12°C (54°F)

6 rd

Feb

24°C (75°F)

13°C (55°F)

6 rd

Mar

26°C (79°F)

15°C (59°F)

7 rd

Apr

28°C (82°F)

17°C (63°F)

6 rd

May

30°C (86°F)

20°C (68°F)

9 rd

Jun

32°C (90°F)

23°C (73°F)

14 rd

Jul

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

15 rd

Aug

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

16 rd

Sep

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

15 rd

Oct

29°C (84°F)

21°C (70°F)

11 rd

Nov

26°C (79°F)

17°C (63°F)

7 rd

Dec

24°C (75°F)

14°C (57°F)

6 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Downtown is compact and walkable. For beaches, museums and the mall strip you need a car or rideshare; Martin County's Marty bus runs three routes (US-1 corridor, a local loop, and south to Hobe Sound) but is slow for sightseeing. Watch Confusion Corner, an eight-road junction with a roundabout and a rail line, in downtown.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Jensen Beach

go

Door to door: 15–20 min

US-1 or A1A across the Roosevelt Bridge, about 10 min by car

Downtown strip plus a causeway beach; easy half-day.

Fort Pierce

go

Door to door: 30–40 min

I-95 or US-1 north, about 20 mi

Bigger downtown, farmers' market and the Manatee Observation Center.

Port St. Lucie

go

Door to door: 25–35 min

I-95 or US-1 north, about 15 mi

Spring-training baseball and the Treasure Coast malls.

Vero Beach

go

Door to door: 45–55 min

I-95 north, about 35 mi

Art museum and a walkable oceanfront; pairs with Fort Pierce.

Palm City

go

Door to door: 20–25 min

I-95 south to Exit 101, then FL-714 east

Inland suburb with golf and riverfront parks; short hop.

Sebastian

caution

Door to door: 1 h–1 h 15 min

I-95 north, about 50 mi

Inlet fishing and a small downtown; long for a half-day.

Siesta Key

overnight

Door to door: 3 h 30 min–4 h

I-95 south then I-75 across the state, about 200 mi

Gulf-coast beach; not a day trip from Stuart.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Downtown Stuart

Walk to the riverfront, Lyric Theatre and restaurants; best for a car-free evening.

Hutchinson Island

Beachfront resorts and condos across the bridge; needs a car for everything else.

US-1 corridor (north)

Chain hotels on the Jensen Beach border; cheapest beds, 10–15 min drive downtown.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$90–140 excl. bed
Mid
$150–230 excl. bed
High
$250+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Chain-hotel double room1 × 2 nights × US$160US$320
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$190US$760
Rental car, one day1 × US$70 · checkUS$70
Rideshare, downtown to Hutchinson Island, one way1 × US$20 · checkUS$20
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$120
Trip total≈ US$330 per person per day, bed includedUS$1,320

2026 estimate in US dollars, before sales tax; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–6
Diner breakfast$10–18
Lunch main$14–22
Dinner main, downtown seafood$22–38
Draught beer$6–9
Rideshare, 5 miSurge pricing at closing time.$15–25
Museum entry$10–20
eSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Stuart is a low-crime small city and fine on foot downtown in the evening. The real risks are summer heat and humidity, rip currents on the Atlantic beaches, and driving through Confusion Corner.
  • Hurricane season runs Jun–Nov; check forecasts and evacuation zones before booking late summer.
  • Confusion Corner in downtown is an eight-road junction with a roundabout and railroad track: slow down and follow lane markings.
  • Beach parking on Hutchinson Island fills by mid-morning on weekends in season.
  • Atlantic surf and rip currents are real; swim near lifeguards.
  • Some island sights close or run reduced hours outside season: check before you drive out.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
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Emergency

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Embassy

No embassies in Stuart; consulates-general sit in Miami and Atlanta. Check your country's list before you travel.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • PBI → downtown Stuart, rideshare: about $60–90, 50–70 min (check)
  • Rideshare, downtown → Hutchinson Island: about $18–25 (check)
  • Marty bus, single ride: low fare, exact amount check with Martin County

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  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Where is the beach access? — Where is the beach access?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Is there a cover charge? — Is there a cover charge?
  • Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?

US tipping: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% for taxis and rideshares.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Stuart. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Nov–Apr (dry, mild); Mar–May for calm water · avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, hurricane season), late Aug–Oct (peak storm risk) · month by month →
  2. 4 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 7 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for PBI, FLL and MIA: last-mile drive times, rideshare and rental-car counters, late-arrival fallback.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: downtown riverfront, Confusion Corner and the Lyric, Hutchinson Island beaches and museums, the US-1 mall strip.
  3. Place pages with verified hours and fees (House of Refuge, Elliott Museum, Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center, Seabranch Preserve) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Storm-season fixtures: hurricane-season advisories, evacuation zones and refundable-rate flags so gates A–D can go green.

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