Port Salerno, Florida
Port Salerno is a community of 11,184 people in Martin County, Florida.
Why visit Port Salerno
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 24 parks and trails, 14 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Golden Gate Building, Manatee Pocket Mooring Field and Seabranch Preserve State Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 56°F.
Weather in Port Salerno
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Port Salerno
Port Salerno is a town in Martin County, Florida, United States. The population was 10,401 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Port St. Lucie Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Port Salerno, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
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Golden Gate Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic Building
Parks, trails and playgrounds24
Seabranch Preserve State Park
Hiking and trails · 1.3 mi
Dixie Highway, Port Salerno
Mariner Sands Golf & Country Club
Golf course · 1.4 mi
6500 Southeast Mariner Sands Drive, Port Salerno
12 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes14
Shrimpers Grill & Raw Bar
Restaurant · Seafood · 0.4 mi
4903 Dixie Highway, Stuart
Su-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
5932 Southeast Federal Highway, Stuart
Mo-Th 05:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-21:30; Su 05:30-20:30
Pirate's Loft
Restaurant · Seafood, Steak House · 0.5 mi
4307 Southeast Bayview Street, Stuart
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Fugu Tei Japanese Restaurant
Restaurant · Japanese, Sushi · 1.3 mi
6220 Southeast Federal Highway, Stuart
Tu-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-22:00
Basin Seafood
Restaurant · Seafood · 0.6 mi
4150 Southeast Salerno Road, Stuart
The Reef Waterfront Restaurant
Restaurant · Seafood · 0.5 mi
4290 Southeast Salerno Road, Stuart
Joey's Kitchen & Catering
Restaurant · Steak House · 0.9 mi
4480 Southeast Saint Lucie Boulevard, Stuart
2 more on the map.
Where to stay1
History
In the 1920s, a small settlement was created in the southern shores of St. Lucie river inlet. It was named "Salerno" because of its visual resemblance to the Italian city of Salerno as observed by an early visitor. Early settlers were fisherman who lived along the banks of the Manatee Pocket, a small natural bay in the St. Lucie River. Some descendants of these original settlers remain in the area, with some families owning land for over 100 years.
The area increased in population and importance after World War II, with many people from the northeastern United States moving to Florida. In 1960, the name was changed to "Port Salerno", in order to differentiate it from that of the Italian city.
The 1967 film Gentle Giant was partially filmed in and around Port Salerno. The only grocery store in town was P.O. Smith's Grocery, which was housed in a small wooden building at the intersection of Snake Road (later renamed Salerno Road) and Route A1A. This grocery store was featured in the production in Palm Beach Gardens, but had been transformed into a saloon before being filmed. This was because the grocery store had swinging "saloon style" doors.
From the History section of Port Salerno, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
Cove Road Church of Christ
Church · Catholic · 0.8 mi
4175 Southeast Cove Road, Port Salerno
Salerno Road Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.5 mi
3055 Southeast Fairlane Avenue, Port Salerno
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries26
Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
School · 3.6 mi
7000 Se Atlantic Ridge Dr, Stuart
Healthcare2
Map of Port Salerno
86 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°F | 56°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 76°F | 59°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 78°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 82°F | 66°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 71°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 74°F | 7.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 76°F | 6.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 76°F | 8.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 75°F | 8.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 85°F | 72°F | 6.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 80°F | 65°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 76°F | 60°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Stuart (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Martin County has had 28 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2022-12-13: Hurricane Nicole (Hurricane)
- 2022-11-08: Tropical Storm Nicole (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-09-29: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2022-09-24: Tropical Storm Ian (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Witham Field (SUA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Hobe Sound 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Palm City 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Jensen Beach 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Port St. Lucie 15 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Jupiter Farms 15 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Jupiter 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Palm Beach Gardens 21 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Fort Pierce 21 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- North Palm Beach 24 mi south, about 38 min by car
- West Palm Beach 28 mi south, about 45 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- St Lucie Inlet aerial view, Tony Santana, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain
- Golden Gate Building, Stuart, Florida 001, Stephen B Calvert Clariosophic, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Martin County, FL, USA - panoramio (5), Colin Michaels, CC BY-SA 3.0
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