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PORT ST. LUCIE VACATION RENTALS, FLORIDA |
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Why Vacation in Port St. Lucie |
| Port St. Lucie is located in the heart of Florida’s Treasure Coast in South-Central Atlantic Coast area, near West Palm Beach and Ft. Pierce. Port St. Lucie prides itself on being a family vacation destination with a wide variety of outdoor activities, attractions, special events and of course, a host of comfortable vacation rentals. |
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Port St. Lucie Vacation Rental Information |
Here you can find beautiful Port St. Lucie waterfront vacation rental condos, vacation rental cabins, vacation rental villas, luxurious townhomes, vacation rental houses and vacation rental cottages.
A typical 1-bedroom and 1-bathroom vacation rental condo or condominium sleeps 2 to 4 people. A 3-bedroom, 2-
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bathroom vacation rental condo, with similar amenities, sleeps between 6 and 8 people. A 1-bedroom vacation rental villa would sleep 2 to 4 persons. If you are traveling in a bigger group, a 3-bedroom, 3-bath vacation rental villa would be a better choice. Most of these Port St. Lucie vacation rentals sleep up to 8 people and include amenities like a washer/dryer, TV, Internet facilities, DVD player, mini fridge and similar.
A 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom Port St. Lucie vacation rental house sleeps between 4 and 6 people. Amenities like a washer/dryer, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, TV with free cable, and Internet facilities are generally included. A bigger Port St. Lucie vacation rental house with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths could sleep up to 10 people.
A 3-bedroom 3-bath Port St. Lucie vacation rental townhome would include additional amenities besides the usual - TV with cable, Internet facilities, washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, oven. You would find a heated pool, Jacuzzi, BBQ, beach chairs, umbrellas, and air-conditioning. |
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Special Information for Booking Vacation Rentals in Port St. Lucie |
| There are a limited number of Port St. Lucie vacation rental accommodations, which do allow pets. Smoking is also prohibited in most Port St. Lucie vacation rentals. A refundable security deposit is required by most Port St. Lucie vacation rentals. A minimum of 3 nights deposit is required if you are booking on a daily basis. All rents are subject to 11.5% tax. Discounted long term and annual vacation rental rates are also available. 25-50% vacation rental deposit may be asked for at the time of reservation. In many Port St. Lucie vacation rentals, two weeks minimum rental is required. |
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Must See in Port St. Lucie |
Port St Lucie enjoys the reputation of a year-round destination because of the warm weather and a lot of exciting places to visit. There are state parks, like Savannas Preserve State Park and Avalon State Park, where you can enjoy nature trails and get up close with some of the most endangered species. You can also visit many shipwrecks, dumped by the US Navy during World War II. St. Lucie
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| County Historical Museum brings you close to the Spanish explorations as well as exhibits of the shipwrecks, which are both educational as well as enjoyable for history lovers and students. You can also enjoy breathtaking cruises and bird watching. |
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Sights and Attractions in Port St. Lucie |
| Port St. Lucie prides itself on being a friendly family vacation destination with a wide variety of outdoor sports, attractions and special events. You can go on nature trails or take wildlife tours in its state parks.
• Savannas Preserve State Park
• Avalon State Park
• St. Lucie County Historical Museum |
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Outdoor Recreation in Port St. Lucie |
| A vast range of outdoor activities is available at Port St Lucie for visitors to enjoy. Water sports enthusiasts can have the time of their lives snorkeling, diving, and swimming. You can also indulge in beachcombing and sunbathing in some exotic regions that haven't yet been commercialized.
• River Cruises
• Boat Tours
• Fishing
• Water Sports
• Bird Watching
• Tennis
• Horseback Riding | |
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Golfing in Port St. Lucie |
PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie is one of the most famous and beautiful golf courses in this region. In PGA Village, you can get some of the best golfing experiences with impeccable service, immaculate greens and unbelievable golf. PGA Village is divided into the North and South courses, which rank no.1 and no. 7 respectively in Golf Digest's listing of the “Best New Affordable Courses.” There are 5 sets of tees that offer an enjoyable game for pros as well as for beginners. The 19-hole golf course is surrounded by 430 acres of wildlife sanctuary to give you an unmatched golfing experience in the greens. There are pro shops from where you can buy golf clubs and accessories. Food and drinks are available at the restaurant and the snack bar, after a tiring game of golf.
Ideal year-round weather makes Port St. Lucie a golfing Mecca throughout the year, providing affordable world-class golf for everybody. There are about 15 other golf courses in Port St. Lucie that you can choose from. Reservations are usually required in these golf courses to give an uninterrupted and enjoyable golfing experience. One of the 15 golf courses in Port St. Lucie is Ballantrae Golf and Yacht Club, which is a private club offering a spectacular view of the St. Lucie river. Spread across 402 acres, this 18-hole golf course offers a challenging golfing experience for all levels. |
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Dining and Nightlife in Port St. Lucie |
Port St. Lucie has a wide variety of fine dining and casual dining restaurants. The fine dining restaurants offer moderate to expensive dining. The cuisine spread in these restaurants includes American, Italian, Indian, seafood, and steaks.
Bob Evan’s Farm American cuisine restaurants offer farm fresh quality food served at affordable rates. Breakfast is served all day. The kids’ favorite mini-burgers and take-away meals are also part of the menu. There is a full bar at the restaurant, so enjoy your drinks along with some delicious country-fried steaks. Another moderately expensive restaurant is Chili’s Grill and Bar, which serves lunch and dinner. The menu comprises of grilled American cuisine, which includes big mouth burgers and boneless-buffalo wings. There is a full bar and the restaurant offers special kids menu and take-away meals as well.
Famous for its grilled delicacies is Norris's Famous Place for Ribs where you get the best steaks, prime rib and fresh seafood. Here, catch the daily lunch specials, early birds, Super Sunday Specials and take-out. Catering is also available if you want to organize your own private get-together with family and friends.
An Indian restaurant serving special dishes from Northern India is also a well-known place for lunches and dinners. You can get delicious vegetarian delights as well as some lip-smacking chicken, lamb and fish dishes, appetizers, desserts, and breads. Beer and wine are also served in this inexpensive restaurant.
The nightlife in Port St Lucie is very active, with a number of bars as well as nightclubs that give you the option of spending your evening dancing, singing along with the karaoke in the clubs or just listening to music with your favorite drink in your hand. Club Byrd Cage, Popato Tavern are a few drinking places that make your evening enjoyable and exciting. Enjoy your drinks along with some sumptuous food that is just right for this time of the night. |
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Shopping in Port St. Lucie |
Shopping in Port St Lucie is a lot of fun with the shops offering various gift articles and good bargains from specialty shops to antique and flea markets. Remember to pick up those premium Cuban cigars, fine cigar gifts, cigar humidors and cigar accessories at this cigar boutique called the Cuban Crafters Cigars. All the cigars are handmade here and the variety includes the Dominican cigars, Tabacalera Esteli cigars and La Carolina cigars.
You will find gift shops selling unique souvenirs, shells, and corals as well as beautiful home décor, sculptures, Hawaiian and resort wear, T-shirts, wall hangings, figurines, and clocks. There is also a lot of shopping in Ft. Pierce with many factory stores, outlets and galleries retailing home furnishings as well as furniture.
For jewelry lovers, there are Kimberley and Company Jewelers who retail exclusive modern, designer, and estate jewelry, as well as a wide variety of unique gift items, jewelry repair services, and antique jewelry restoration services. If you are a music buff, then there is Jam Music Store, which caters to all guitar and percussion needs. Other accessories and equipment are also available. The music store also imparts lessons in guitar and piano by qualified people in case you decide to involve yourself in music during your vacation.
Palace Spa that has a complete menu of services for relaxation and rejuvenation - massages, facials, aromatherapy, manicures, pedicures, sunless tanning, glycolic peels, professional makeup application, body wraps, and waxing services. |
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Best Times to Visit Port St. Lucie |
Ponte Vedra Beach enjoys a year round mild climate. Hot, humid summers and warm, mild winters attract many visitors to this area. Though unexpected rains are an all-year phenomenon here, the official rainy season runs from May through October, and September is the rainiest month of the year. Winters are sunny and mild, with cool and balmy evenings. Summer temperatures range from 70° F to 89° F while the winter temperatures range from a high of 63° F to a low of 45° F.
Summer is the best time to visit Ponte Vedra Beach. You can, however, plan your vacations all round the year to play your game of tennis or golf in the world-class courts and golf courses or choose from your favorite water sport, like sailing, parasailing, jet skiing, and more. Most vacation rentals charge higher rates from July to September, which is usually a good time to visit the beach. However, September is also the wettest month of the year and the rainy season lasts from May to October. |
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Time Zone for Port St. Lucie |
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Getting To and Around Port St. Lucie |
| The closest airports in the area are St. Lucie County International Airport located about 14 miles north of Port St. Lucie in Fort Pierce, while Indiantown Airport is located approximately 17 miles southwest of Port St. Lucie in Indiantown, Florida. Some other airports from where you could get to Port St. Lucie include - Vero Beach Municipal Airport, 26 miles north of Port St. Lucie, Palm Beach International Airport that is around 44 miles south of Port St. Lucie in West Palm Beach, and Melbourne International Airport, which is about 59 miles northwest of Port St. Lucie in Melbourne. Greyhound is your land link to Port St. Lucie. |
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