City Guides: Things to do While Boating in Jensen Beach, Florida
Located along the Florida ICW, the St. Lucie River, the Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean, Jensen Beach is the perfect destination for boaters and water lovers. The St. Lucie Inlet allows access to the Atlantic for diving, deep-sea fishing or traveling from Florida to the Bahamas by boat while the area’s location between Vero Beach and Palm Beach makes it a great spot for swimming, snorkeling and lounging. Head to beaches like Waveland Beach, Jensen Sea Turtle Beach or Walton Rocks Beach (which allows dogs) for beach time or go kayaking, jet skiing and windsurfing in the Indian River.
Interesting fact: Jensen Beach was once the largest pineapple producer in the world. It was given the title of Pineapple Capital of the World in 1895. The farms eventually collapsed due to fires, bad weather and other agricultural problems. A Pineapple Festival is still held annually in Jensen Beach. You’ve just gotta love a place that was once a pineapple capital.
Let’s check out some fun things to do from a private boat dock for rent in Jensen Beach!
Indian Riverside Park
Photo: Wikimedia (Tuckahoe Mansion)
Indian Riverside Park offers 63 acres surrounded by swaying palm trees. It’s a fun spot to visit from a private boat dock for rent. There’s an elevated wooden boardwalk above a mangrove, which is perfect for wildlife viewing. The park has gardens, the Francis Langford Pavilion and an interactive fountain for kids to splash around in. Check out the art deco-style Tuckahoe mansion. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it sits on a hilltop within the park.
Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast
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Located in the southern section of Indian Riverside Park, the Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast is a place for kids to think, play and create. There are 13 interactive exhibits such as a grocery store, a wellness center, a traditional Florida house, fishing and boating, a fire station and a beach-themed area. They can also participate in S.T.E.A.M. labs and camps.
Jensen Beach Causeway Park
Photo: Martin County Office of Tourism & Marketing
The Jensen Beach Causeway Park is located under the Frank A. Wacha Bridge. The 1.9-mile-long causeway crosses the Indian River Lagoon. There’s a playground, fishing piers, a paved bike trail, picnic areas and restrooms. You’ll also find a public boat launch, which is convenient if you’re trailering a boat, visiting from a private boat slip rental or kayaking in the Indian River.
Jensen Beach Golf Club
Photo: Jensen Beach Golf Club (Facebook)
For the golfers in your group, the Jensen Beach Golf Club is within easy access to private boat lifts for rent around the area. The 18-hole course was designed by golf architect Tom Fazio and works the area’s natural scenery into its design. It’s a terrific place for professional or amateur golfers to master their swing.
Jensen Beach to Jupiter Inlet Aquatic Preserve
Photo: Christian Schaffer/Martin County Office of Tourism & Marketing
The Jensen Beach to Jupiter Inlet Aquatic Preserve is a must for nature enthusiasts. At 23,000 acres, this nature preserve features native plants, birds, marine life and lots of mangrove trees. If you’re looking for calm water near a private boat dock rental, this is where you’ll want to head out in a kayak, canoe or paddleboard. Go fishing for grouper, snapper and red drum.
We hope you’ve found some fun places to add to your Jensen Beach itinerary the next time you’re in town for a few days, a week or an extended stay at a private boat slip for rent. Let us know your favorites.
