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Nature buffs can rejoice at the natural beauty that surrounds Port St. Lucie. Swim, sun, snorkel, dive, surf, fish and ride horseback on nearby beaches.
Sightings of pelicans, dolphins, hawks, stingrays, and other marine life are common on the ocean and the stunning St. Lucie River.
Or, search more rugged terraine for gators on a Florida Swamp Tour.
Extreme water babies can enjoy the Sandpiper Ski School - the only water ski and wakeboard school on the Treasure Coast. Other activities such as tubing and river tours are also offered.
Manatee Watching
Manatees are massive marine mammals. Gentle by nature these magnificent creatures are dwindling in numbers. Thanks to a number of conservation and protection programs you can watch these friendly creatures in St. Lucie’s calm waters—especially in the winter.
The Manatee Education and Information Center
480 North Indian River Drive , Fort Pierce Tel. 772-466-1600 ext. 3333 Sea Turtle Nesting No creature is more stringently protected than the sea turtles that visit the beaches on Hutchinson Island. Watching these beautiful animals come ashore to lay their eggs, guided by the light of the moon, is an experience unlike any other.
Designated sections of the Jensen Sea Turtle Beach are barricaded off in order to protect the nests of the sea turtles. The three species found on this beach are the loggerhead, leatherback turtle and green sea turtle. Loggerhead nests are the most common type found on this and adjacent beaches FP&L Turtle Walks are conducted Friday and Saturday during June and July. These walks are extremely popular and limited by permit to 50 people. Once a turtle is sighted, the group is taken to the beach to watch her lay her eggs. Reservations are are required and begin May 1. The reservation number is 1-800-334-5483. Deep Sea FishingCharter a boat and set your sights on catching sailfish, wahoo, dolphin, cobia, grouper, kingfish, amberjack, and more, depending on the time of year. Expeditions are offered throughout Port St. Lucie and surrounding areas. |
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