From eco-tourism to paddleboard yoga, natural wonders and scenic drives to organic meals al fresco, find restoration in this Florida beach town
MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA—JUNE 2020—Situated along South Florida’s Treasure Coast, Martin County is a quiet paradise of uncrowded beaches, inland wilderness adventures and quaintly sophisticated culture, dining and shopping. It is also home to many health and wellness-focused businesses to help visitors reset, re-calibrate and rejuvenate. From a quick wellness weekend to a relaxing week-long escape and everything in-between, Martin County offers countless wellness options to treat your mind, body and soul.
Be well
After an interesting start to 2020, a pursuit of wellness goes hand-in-hand with all things recovery. Martin County offers unique opportunities to pursue wellness goals. Revive the senses with an adventure. Plan to visit during pop-up events like Goat Farm Yoga at Circle Bar C Dairy in Indiantown or try a horseback riding tour with Choyce Equitours in Palm City to reconnect with nature. The Elliott Museum hosts series of meditation and crystal sound healing sessions on Hutchinson Island. Take relaxation to the water with Zeke’s Surf, Skate & Paddle Sports which offers stand up paddleboard yoga excursions. Spoil the family with seaside spa treatments at the Hutchinson Shores Resort or try a unique treatment at Treasure Coast Community Acupuncture in Downtown Stuart which offers a range of acupuncture procedures to treat various ailments such as pain points, stress-related issues and other conditions. The pricing is also flexible, ranging from $20-$40 based on what each patient can afford (no income verification necessary).
Eco-tourism
Ready for relaxation? Turn off your cell phone and soak up the incredible ambiance of the Martin County shore. Martin County is home to more than 22 miles of peaceful beaches, beautiful water and natural sand dunes. And don’t forget about “surf fishing,” a favorite beach pastime for the whole family. Martin County also has over 20 marinas to launch your next waterway adventure. Explore this sample itinerary of eco-adventures and seven natural wonders to rest, recharge and reconnect with nature.
Outdoor dining
Martin County simmers with enticing flavors, unique experiences and mouthwatering selections. Al fresco or indoors, casual or extravagant, International or Caribbean, New World or Floribbean–Martin County plates them all. From waterfront views to charming villages, tempt taste buds with local flavors to satisfy every craving and budget, served with a side of hometown hospitality and service.
Martin County boasts more than 80 restaurants that offer outdoor dining. In Stuart, try newly opened Tidehouse Waterfront Restaurant or dine waterfront at Sailor’s Return or Stuart Boathouse. Nearby, Martin County’s Jensen Beach offers Pineapple Jack’s Bistro, pet-friendly Tako Tiki and the iconic breakfast spot, Jan’s Place Café, with spectacular water views ideal for starting the day right. In Port Salerno, both The Twisted Tuna and Shrimpers Grill & Raw Bar wow with waterfront dining options while District Table and Bar showcases the freshest ingredients from local farms. Located at Jensen Sea Turtle Beach, Sand Dune Café is a popular Hutchinson Island dining destination, as are Drift Kitchen + Bar, found inside Hutchinson Shores, and Sandpiper Tiki Bar, inside the Marriott Hutchinson Island Beach Resort, Golf & Marina. Find something for everyone at Scooter’s Fun, Food and Spirits, Taste and Harry and the Natives, all located in Hobe Sound. In Palm City, try the Palm City Grill, New England Fish Market or Basil Garden Thai. Guatamex, Foxgrape Café at Seminole Inn and Cracker’s Café are Indiantown favorites.
At night, choose from intimate or social atmospheres, with entertainment options including live performances by local bands, karaoke, dancing, events and more.
Take the scenic route
Martin County’s vibrant communities are enough to entice any road-tripper to plan a visit. But sometimes to clear the mind, there’s no better cure than a long drive surrounded by enchanting landscapes. Try cruising across the Martin Grade, which effortlessly showcases the beauty of Old Florida. Here, wind your way through the entangled canopy of banyan trees that line roads. Twisted trunks and interwoven branches stretch skyward, creating a verdant tunnel that makes for a truly spellbinding scene. Stuart has also been named “America’s Happiest Seaside Town” by Coastal Living Magazine and visitors and locals love driving past Martin County’s scenic barrier islands, centuries-old shady trees and picturesque waterways.