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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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Key facts · United States

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
Month by month hereIn detail ↓
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.

Sleep

Which bed, for how many nights, and what to do from it

Where to sleep

8 places in this region

Sleep base

Day trip

  • Jensen BeachCity guide

    Beach and small downtown; Treasure Coast Square Mall is a bus hub.

    Best Nov–Apr

    Open Jensen Beach →

  • SebastianPlanned

    North end of the region; inlet and Pelican Island area.

    Page planned: listed so the region plan is complete.

  • Hobe SoundPlanned

    Southern gateway off I-95; beaches and nature preserves.

    Page planned: listed so the region plan is complete.

  • Palm CityPlanned

    Inland Martin County; quieter base with quick I-95 access.

    Page planned: listed so the region plan is complete.

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

ToFromDoor-to-door p50Last returnNote
Jensen BeachStuart20 minunknownShort drive over the causeway; beach plus small downtown.
Fort PierceStuart35 minunknownHistoric downtown and Hutchinson Island; easy on I-95 or US-1.
Vero BeachFort Pierce30 minunknownDowntown shops and cafes; continue north to Sebastian.
Hobe SoundStuart25 minunknownSouthern end of the region; beaches and preserves.

Bags between cities

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

When and how

Months, arrival and passes

Seasons at a glance

From each city's month table

Pick a month to see where to go.

CountryJFMAMJJASOND
Stuart
Fort Pierce
Port St. Lucie
Vero Beach
Jensen Beach
Florida (country-wide)
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
ZoneJFMAMJJASOND
Treasure CoastIndian River, St. Lucie and Martin countiesokokbestbestbestwethotstormstormokbestok
best: dry, mildok: workablehot: short walking windowswet: daily rainstorm: typhoon or flood risk
Treasure Coast
Warm year-round, roughly 15 °C in winter to 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.

Get in

Door-to-door p50, 2026 estimate
FromToHowp50Note
MLB (Orlando-Melbourne International)Vero Beach / SebastianCar via I-95~1 h to Vero BeachClosest airport to the northern Treasure Coast; domestic flights plus some UK service.
DJT (West Palm Beach)Stuart / Port St. LucieCar via I-95~40 min to Stuart, ~1 h to Fort PierceNearest commercial airport for the southern half of the region.
MCO (Orlando International)Treasure CoastCar via SR 528 and I-95~2 h to Vero BeachWidest flight choice; drive south on I-95.
MIA (Miami International)Treasure CoastCar via I-95 north~2 h to StuartBest for international arrivals; long drive north.
VRB (Vero Beach Municipal)Vero BeachTaxi or rental carin townOnly commercial airline serving the region directly; limited routes.
West Palm Beach AmtrakTreasure CoastCar via I-95~40 min to StuartNearest Amtrak station; no station inside the region yet.
Greyhound / FlixBusPort St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, SebastianBus along I-95variesStops 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

Where and when it works
DishWhereTiming / trap
Fresh mahi mahi and fish tacosWaterfront spots in Stuart, Fort Pierce and Vero BeachLunch is cheaper than dinner; ask what was landed locally.
Stone crab and seafoodCoastal restaurants along the Indian River LagoonStone crab season runs October to May; prices swing with the catch.
Sports-bar burgers and wingsPort St. Lucie and Jensen Beach chainsKitchens 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.

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Deep dive

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