Things To Do
Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center
The Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center is a 57-acre marine life nature center offering educational programs that teach the importance of environmental stewardship. Guests can interact with stingrays and local invertebrate species, attend programs that teach about local gamefish, sharks, and sea turtles, and explore the Ocean EcoCenter that includes interactive exhibits and aquariums. Open Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm. Check the website for program times.
The National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum
The National Navy SEAL Museum is the only museum dedicated solely to preserving the history of the United States Navy SEALs and their predecessors. Located in Fort Pierce, Florida, the Museum resides on the training grounds of the original Navy combat divers, the Frogmen. This museum is so interesting and interactive. If you get the chance, take the trip up to Fort Pierce to check it out.
Jensen Beach Park
Jensen Beach Park is a serene outdoor destination situated in Jensen Beach, FL. The park offers visitors a peaceful environment to enjoy nature and relax by the water. With its picturesque views and tranquil atmosphere, Jensen Beach Park provides a perfect setting for picnics, leisurely strolls, and enjoying the beauty of the surrounding landscape.
Downtown Stuart
One of our favorite places to shop! Downtown Stuart is at the heart of Stuart’s Shop Local movement with dozens of unique, independently owned boutiques featuring everything from fine art and home décor to jewelry, shoes, and accessories, men’s and women’s fashion, and fun things for kids too – plus sweets, treats, and one of a kind local mementos. You may need a few hours for this one....there is lots to see!!
Breeza Beachwear
Absolutely everything you will need for the beach can be found here from floats to suits and sunglasses to sunblock! Good to note that in the same shopping center is a CVS and one of our favorite pizza places!
Dolphin Bar and Shrimp House
We absolutely love The Dolphin! It’s a nostalgic place for us with amazing seafood and gorgeous views. We highly suggest trying the lobster bisque! It’s a family fav!
Conchy Joe's Seafood
Another of our favorites and a bit of a nostalgic place for us is Conchy Joe's. Great food, amazing drinks, fantastic beach vibes. Stop in for lunch, dinner or happy hour.....you'll love it!!
Mulligan's Beach House Bar & Grill Jensen Beach
Dine with the locals!! Mulligans is a Jensen Beach staple with anything from an amazing eggs benedict breakfast (ask the groom) to potent tropical drinks (ask the bride) and everything in between. You can actually start morning at Mulligans and end your evening there, too!
Crawdaddy's Grill and Raw Bar
Amazing food, live music, indoor and outdoor dining....Crawdaddy's is one of our favorites! Located just up the block from Mulligan's, here you can have an amazing meal and then walk up and down the street to visit some sweet local boutiques and shops.
Snook Nook Discount Bait & Tackle
Stop by the Snook Nook for all of your fishing needs and to get your fishing license!
Lady Stuart I Deep Sea Fishing
If you love offshore fishing, we highly recommend Lady Stuart. Be sure to call ahead and make reservations!
But wait.....there's more!!!
For more local fun, check out the Activities tab on the River Palm Cottages website. Please note that you will need a fishing license to fish off the pier at the cottages. For additional information, please visit https://www.eregulations.com/florida/fishing/saltwater/licenses-permits or stop by the Snook Nook