Karen & Simon’s Guidebook
Food scene
16 mins from house along the scenic Indian River. BEST TACOS IN TOWN! Shrimp, Catch of the day Fish, Pork with sweet Pineapple, Vege…. The list goes on. Drunken Burrito is another favorite. Seating in and outside. Situated at The Jetty for a nice stroll after.
12 locals recommend
Taco Dive Beachside
2025 Seaway Dr16 mins from house along the scenic Indian River. BEST TACOS IN TOWN! Shrimp, Catch of the day Fish, Pork with sweet Pineapple, Vege…. The list goes on. Drunken Burrito is another favorite. Seating in and outside. Situated at The Jetty for a nice stroll after.
15 mins from House. Great food and views with inside and outside eating.
Enjoy a seafood paella or a tasty burger with views over the Fort Pierce Inlet or an afternoon Margarita on the tiki hut listening to local guitar player.
Finish with a stroll along the inlet down to The Jetty viewing dolphin and turtles if your lucky.
42 locals recommend
Manatee Island Fort Pierce
1640 Seaway Dr15 mins from House. Great food and views with inside and outside eating.
Enjoy a seafood paella or a tasty burger with views over the Fort Pierce Inlet or an afternoon Margarita on the tiki hut listening to local guitar player.
Finish with a stroll along the inlet down to The Jetty viewing dolphin and turtles if your lucky.
10 mins from house along the scenic Indian River. Delicious Bakery, get there early as sell out quickly. Closed on Sundays.
12 locals recommend
Importico's Bakery Cafe
134 S Indian River Dr10 mins from house along the scenic Indian River. Delicious Bakery, get there early as sell out quickly. Closed on Sundays.
10 mins from house along the scenic Indian River. Great food, seating inside with giant open windows to give you that outside option with A/C. Outside seating also available.
Enjoy Views looking out over the Fort Pierce Marina. After eating enjoy a walk along the Marina and feed fish (fish food available at the gift shop).
You can also combine your meal with an afternoon Eco Boat Tour departing right outside Crabby’s.
17 locals recommend
Crabby's Dockside Ft. Pierce
2 Avenue A10 mins from house along the scenic Indian River. Great food, seating inside with giant open windows to give you that outside option with A/C. Outside seating also available.
Enjoy Views looking out over the Fort Pierce Marina. After eating enjoy a walk along the Marina and feed fish (fish food available at the gift shop).
You can also combine your meal with an afternoon Eco Boat Tour departing right outside Crabby’s.
10 mins from house along the scenic Indian River. Calamari is to die for! Great burgers too. Cobbs Landing has live bands most weekends, situated on the edge of the Marina making a lovely view to relax and enjoy a great meal in the outside courtyard under a string of lights. Take a stroll around the Marina, Gift Shop and in winter months catch sight of a Manatee!
45 locals recommend
Cobb's Landing
200 N Indian River Dr10 mins from house along the scenic Indian River. Calamari is to die for! Great burgers too. Cobbs Landing has live bands most weekends, situated on the edge of the Marina making a lovely view to relax and enjoy a great meal in the outside courtyard under a string of lights. Take a stroll around the Marina, Gift Shop and in winter months catch sight of a Manatee!
15 min drive along the scenic Indian River. Conch Fritters are a must. Seating in and outside. Live bands play under a tiki stage on weekend evening and we have even watched Steel Drums played on a Sunday afternoon. Kick off your Sandals and dance barefoot in the sand. Great evening’s entertainment. Situated right on the Inlet, with dock access for a short walk to catch a glimpse of a Sing Ray.
37 locals recommend
On The Edge Bar & Grill
1136 Seaway Dr15 min drive along the scenic Indian River. Conch Fritters are a must. Seating in and outside. Live bands play under a tiki stage on weekend evening and we have even watched Steel Drums played on a Sunday afternoon. Kick off your Sandals and dance barefoot in the sand. Great evening’s entertainment. Situated right on the Inlet, with dock access for a short walk to catch a glimpse of a Sing Ray.
13 min drive along the scenic Indian River.
Great Seafood restaurant, little pricier but worth it. In and outside eating overlooking the inlet. Enjoy a GREAT meal watching the luxury yachts and sailing boats go by. Gets very busy, very popular restaurant. Right next to Causeway Island Park (Beach) so after meal walk is a great finishing touch!
Dolphins have been seen here.
56 locals recommend
Chuck's Seafood Restaurant
822 Seaway Dr13 min drive along the scenic Indian River.
Great Seafood restaurant, little pricier but worth it. In and outside eating overlooking the inlet. Enjoy a GREAT meal watching the luxury yachts and sailing boats go by. Gets very busy, very popular restaurant. Right next to Causeway Island Park (Beach) so after meal walk is a great finishing touch!
Dolphins have been seen here.
Archie's Seabreeze
401 S Ocean Dr4 mins from home on Midway Rd is this wonderful Farm Store. They have the most variety of produce I have ever seen. A must visit at the start of your stay if you plan to make the most of our well equipped kitchen.
14 locals recommend
Nelson Family Farms
875 W Midway Rd4 mins from home on Midway Rd is this wonderful Farm Store. They have the most variety of produce I have ever seen. A must visit at the start of your stay if you plan to make the most of our well equipped kitchen.
Publix Super Market at Taylor Creek Commons
1851 N US Hwy 1Hershey Ice Cream Cafe
825 Seaway Drive15 mins from home is chocolate heaven!
Chocolates made in house and a sneaky Ice Cream too!!
Bruno Chocolate Creations
2650 US-115 mins from home is chocolate heaven!
Chocolates made in house and a sneaky Ice Cream too!!
Taj Indian Restaurant And Bar
529 Northwest Prima Vista BoulevardShindig Irish Restaurant & Pub
464 SW Port St Lucie BlvdSquare Grouper Tiki Bar Ft Pierce Inlet
1920 Seaway DrIsland Beach Bar and Restaurant
2400 South Ocean DrivePie Hole Wood Pizza
2510 South Ocean DriveWasabi Thai Sushi
13409 US-1121 Tapas on the Water
121 Melody LnChina 1
2543 South US Highway 1Water Sports
13 mins from house along the scenic Indian River. Great hour spent out on double or single jet skis. Spotted a Giant Turtle which made my day! Fun times, making memories!
13 locals recommend
Salty’s Water Sports & Boat Rental
601 Fishermans Wharf13 mins from house along the scenic Indian River. Great hour spent out on double or single jet skis. Spotted a Giant Turtle which made my day! Fun times, making memories!
Brewery
Sailfish Brewing Company
130 N 2nd StSightseeing
Downtown Fort Pierce
Indian River DriveFort Pierce Inlet State Park
905 Shorewinds DriveSurfers paradise!
Beaches, restrooms, bbq areas
Hutchinson Island
Manatee Observation & Education Center
480 N Indian River DrMarina Square
1 Avenue ADowntown Stuart
2 SW Osceola StSuch a small price for entry to some beautiful gardens including the largest bonsai tree selection I have ever seen!
Small gardens with beautiful plants and butterflies!
2 hours recommended time.
28 locals recommend
Heathcote Botanical Gardens
210 Savannah RdSuch a small price for entry to some beautiful gardens including the largest bonsai tree selection I have ever seen!
Small gardens with beautiful plants and butterflies!
2 hours recommended time.
Jetty Park
2098 Seaway DrStuart Boardwalk
Boardwalk RunCauseway Beach Park
2004 Northeast Causeway BoulevardExperience Fort Pierce from the sky!
Amazing experience just 10 mins from house!
Treasure Coast Helicopters
Experience Fort Pierce from the sky!
Amazing experience just 10 mins from house!
Beach
26 mins drive along Indian River and coastal routes to Blind Creek Beach. Fort Pierce nudist beach. Free parking.
9 locals recommend
Blind Creek Beach
5460 S Ocean Dr26 mins drive along Indian River and coastal routes to Blind Creek Beach. Fort Pierce nudist beach. Free parking.
Horse riding through the beautiful waters is very popular here.
8 locals recommend
Frederick Douglass Memorial Park
3600 S Ocean DrHorse riding through the beautiful waters is very popular here.
16 mins drive along the scenic Indian River onto Hutchinson Island over Causeway Bridge. Free Parking and Restrooms available. Beautiful Beaches stretching along the East Coast of Florida. Never too busy to find a spot.
Gulfstream Beach
Gulfstream Avenue16 mins drive along the scenic Indian River onto Hutchinson Island over Causeway Bridge. Free Parking and Restrooms available. Beautiful Beaches stretching along the East Coast of Florida. Never too busy to find a spot.
Produce & Crafts
The Downtown Farmers’ Market of Fort Pierce, Inc.
101 Melody LnAquarium
Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit
420 Seaway Dr