CELEBRATE THE SUMMER

Dreaming of your next getaway? We’ve rounded up some inspiration to plan a fun summer vacay in St. Lucie. Let’s go!

• Bring the Heat with BBQ

Enjoy some tasty BBQ for the summer lunch that will hit the spot. Grab a meal at Mission BBQ in Port St. Lucie or from Tillman’s BBQ in Fort Pierce.

• Make it Sweet

What’s a summer day without a summer sweet treat? Indulge in a rich ice cream from The Cream Republic in Fort Pierce on your way back from the beach. Or, grab a homemade macaroon, cookie or ice cream sundae at Cool Beanz in Port St. Lucie while you’re out exploring.

• Wine Down

Why not sip on some tropical drinks to wind down for the afternoon? Visit our stops in St. Lucie on the Treasure Coast Wine & Ale Trail – you’re sure to find your perfect summery beverage to wet your whistle. Here are some ideas to get you started:

Basic Beach Seltzer – Sailfish Brewing | Calypso Bay Double IPA– Hop Life Brewing | Party Wave Pineapple Muscadine – Summer Crush Vineyard & Winery|  Coco Loconut– Pierced Ciderworks | Iguana Bait – Side Door Brewing | No Tan Lines Pale Ale– Islamorada Beer

• One in a Melon

A summer meal just isn’t the same without a juicy slice of watermelon. Pick one up at one of our local Farmer’s Markets and bring some with you on a summer picnic.

-Downtown Fort Pierce Farmer’s Market, Fort Pierce, Wednesday Green Market, Downtown Fort Pierce, Nelson’s Family Farms, Fort Pierce, Tradition Green Market, Port St. Lucie.

• Cool off with a Florida~cinno

Stop by Old Florida Coffee Company in downtown Fort Pierce for their signature drink, the Floridacinno! This ice-blended fruit & cream beverage will certainly cool you down after a day in the sun.

• Take me out to the Ball Game

You haven’t experienced a classic St. Lucie summer without America’s greatest pastime! Grab a ticket to a St. Lucie Mets game and enjoy a baseball game at the newly renovated Clover Park. Insider tip:  Thursday night games are $1 beer night.

• Mark Your Calendar: Special Summer Events

-Fourth of July Ultimate Experience

-Stars over St. Lucie

-2022 Bacon, Burgers and Beer Festival 

-Christmas In July

See more events here.

• Bucket List – Water Edition

Do something really cool this summer and get up close & personal with wildlife that call our beautiful waterways home. Float down stunning mangrove trails in a clear-bottomed kayak OR sit back & relax in a motorized kayak! See more ideas for fun adventures on the water here.

• Bring the fun Indoors

In South Florida, afternoon summer showers are bound to happen, but not to worry. There are tons of indoor fun spots available. Jump, swing & fly through the air at Momentum Academy in Port St. Lucie or take the whole family to Urban Adventure Park for indoor obstacle courses, go kart racing, VR games and more! See more ideas here.