Things to Do in Port St. Lucie

Run by a local nonprofit, these riverside gardens anchor community life with native plant collections, art shows, and workshops. Frequently highlighted by Southern Living for offering a serene, deeply local snapshot of PSL’s nature and culture.

Owner-operated eco-cruises glide the North Fork Aquatic Preserve to spot herons, turtles, and gators. Praised by St. Lucie Audubon Society and recommended by Southern Living, it’s a relaxed, educational way to understand the river that shapes PSL.

Firefighter-founded and deeply community-minded, Hop Life pours house beers beside a scratch kitchen and regular live music. Locals point to its beer garden vibes as a year-round gathering place for PSL’s craft scene.

Chef-driven surf-and-turf overlooking Tradition Lake; locals praise the house butchery, seafood specials, and early prix fixe. Noted by regional editors as a go-to dinner spot that signals PSL’s evolving dining scene.

A beloved Cuban spot from a local husband-and-wife team, featured on Food Network’s Best Bite in Town. Ropa vieja, oxtail, and classic sandwiches channel Miami flavors, but with a PSL neighborhood soul.

What began as a family food truck now anchors PSL dining with homestyle classics and playful Greek-American mashups. Winner on Food Network’s Best Bite in Town, their gyropitakia and souvlaki draw loyal local lines.

PSL’s intimate community theater stages comedies, dramas, and revues with local casts and creatives. Backed by the St. Lucie Cultural Alliance and regional press, it’s where the city’s grassroots arts scene takes a bow.

Catch future big-leaguers all summer or spring training in February–March. MiLB and local news outlets note fan-friendly pricing, open workouts, and a lively ballpark energy that’s central to PSL’s sports identity.

Operated by the PGA of America, this public 54-hole complex by Tom Fazio and Pete Dye is regularly cited by golf media. A destination course cluster that puts PSL on serious golfers’ maps.

A weekly, family-run market spotlighting Treasure Coast producers and makers. The Event Center’s calendar and the market’s organizers confirm rotating vendors, live music, and a shop-local spirit every Sunday.

A steampunk-inspired coffeehouse roasting for robust espresso drinks, hearty breakfasts, and community meetups. Locals praise it as a creative hub for morning fuel and laid-back lunches.

Chef Fernando Dovale’s Portuguese-Mediterranean seafood has long earned loyal local followings. Expect mariscada, shrimp Mozambique, and New England-leaning specials—a singular coastal perspective within PSL’s dining mix.