Why visit Stuart
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 49 parks and trails, 73 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regency Square 8, Old Roosevelt Bridge, Stuart Heritage Museum and Golden Gate Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 56°F.
Weather in Stuart
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Stuart
Stuart is a city in and the county seat of Martin County, Florida, United States. Located in southeastern Florida, Stuart is the largest of five incorporated municipalities in Martin County. The population is 17,425 according to the 2020 U.S. census. Stuart is the 126th largest city in Florida based on official 2019 estimates from the U.S.
From the Wikipedia article Stuart, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Old Roosevelt Bridge
Bridge · 1.2 mi
Bridge in Florida, United States of America
Museums and landmarks11
Stuart Heritage Museum
Museum · 0.8 mi
161 Southwest Flagler Avenue, Stuart
Mo-Su 10:00-15:00; PH closed
Golden Gate Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic Building
Krueger House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in Stuart, Florida
Lyric Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Movie theater in Stuart, Florida, United States
Mount Elizabeth Archeological Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Archaeological site in Florida
Old Martin County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
County courthouse in Stuart, United States of America
Stuart Welcome Arch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Northeast Dixie Highway, Stuart/Jensen Beach
Tuckahoe
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
House in Martin County, Florida
Parks, trails and playgrounds49
Haney Creek Park Nature Trails & Dog Park
Hiking and trails · 2.3 mi
391 Northwest Baker Road, Stuart
Audubon of Martin County
Hiking and trails · 0.5 mi
621 Southeast Palm Beach Road, Stuart
37 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes73
Anthonys Coal Fired Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
2343 Southeast Federal Highway, Stuart
Mo-Su 11:30-22:00
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Restaurant · Italian · 1.8 mi
2700 Southeast Federal Highway, Stuart
Su 11:00-22:00; Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 16:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00
Luna Italian Cuisine
Restaurant · Italian · 0.7 mi
49 Southwest Flagler Avenue, Stuart
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 16:00-21:00
Michele’s Cucina
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 0.7 mi
894 Southwest Federal Highway, Stuart
Su-Mo, We-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Osceola Street Cafe
Cafe · American · 0.6 mi
26 Southwest Osceola Street, Stuart
Mo 06:00-15:00; Tu-Fr 06:00-15:00, 17:30-22:00; Sa 08:00-15:00,...
Pepe & Sale
Restaurant · Italian · 0.5 mi
101 Southeast Ocean Boulevard, Stuart
Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-22:00
Sailor's Return
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.0 mi
625 Southwest Anchorage Way, Stuart
Su-Th 11:30-23:59; Fr-Sa 11:30-01:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
2294 Southeast Federal Highway, Stuart
Mo-Sa 05:30-22:00; Su 06:30-21:00
Thep Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Restaurant · Thai, Sushi · 1.5 mi
2434 Southeast Federal Highway, Stuart
Mo-Th 11:00-14:30,16:30-21:30; Fr 11:00-14:30,16:30-22:00; Sa...
Tijuana Flats
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi
1990 Southeast Federal Highway, Stuart
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Uncle Giuseppe's
Restaurant · Italian · 1.7 mi
751 Northwest Federal Highway, Stuart
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:30; Su 12:00-20:30
61 more on the map.
History
In the 18th century, several Spanish galleons were shipwrecked in the Martin County area of Florida's Treasure Coast. The multiple wrecks were reportedly the result of a hurricane, and the ships were carrying unknown quantities of gold and silver. Some of this treasure has since been recovered, and its presence resulted in the region's name. In 1832, pirate Pedro Gilbert, who often used a sandbar off the coast as a lure to unsuspecting prey, chased and caught the Mexican, a U.S. merchant ship. Although he attempted to burn the ship and kill the crew, they survived to report the incident, ultimately resulting in the capture and execution of Gilbert and his crew. The bar from which he lured his intended booty is named "Gilbert's Bar" on nautical charts.
The Treasure Coast area that became Stuart was first settled by non-Native Americans in 1870. In 1875, a United States Lifesaving Station was established on Hutchinson Island, near Stuart. Today, the station is known as Gilbert's Bar House of Refuge and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
From 1893 to 1895, the area was called Potsdam. This name was chosen by Otto Stypmann, a local landowner originally
from Potsdam, Germany. Stypmann, with his brother Ernest, owned the land that would become downtown Stuart. Henry Flagler's Florida East Coast Railway connected the area to Daytona Beach in 1892 and Miami in 1896.
From the History section of Stuart, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
Comfort Suites Stuart-Hutchinson Island
Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi
3423 Southeast Federal Highway, Stuart
Monterey Inn and Marina
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
300 Southwest Monterey Road, Stuart
Inn Shepard's Park B & B
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
601 Southwest Ocean Boulevard, Stuart
Quality Inn Downtown Stuart
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
950 Southeast Federal Highway, Stuart
The Harbor Inn & Marina
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
307 Northwest North River Drive, Stuart
Churches and places of worship23
First United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.9 mi
1500 Southeast Kanner Highway, Stuart
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 2.3 mi
2655 Southwest Immanuel Drive, Palm City
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.5 mi
2450 Southeast Ocean Boulevard, Stuart
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.5 mi
2401 Southwest Matheson Avenue, Palm City
Shopping15
Peters Hardware
Hardware store · 2.2 mi
1105 Southwest Martin Downs Boulevard, Palm City
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries43
Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
School · 5.2 mi
7000 Se Atlantic Ridge Dr, Stuart
Healthcare7
Map of Stuart
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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 (0 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, 1 miles away.
- Palm City 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Jensen Beach 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Port Salerno 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Hobe Sound 10 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Port St. Lucie 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Fort Pierce 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Jupiter Farms 19 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Jupiter 20 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Palm Beach Gardens 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Lakewood Park 25 mi north, about 41 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
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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
- StuartFlorida-skyline, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stuart Heritage 002, Stephen B Calvert Clariosophic, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Leach Mansion frtview, x1987x ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- OldMartinCountyFlaCourthouse 012, Stephen B Calvert Clariosophic, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stuart FL Lyric Theatre01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Golden Gate Building, Stuart, Florida 001, Stephen B Calvert Clariosophic, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stuart FL Burn Brae House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stuart Welcome Arch 007, Stephen B Calvert Clariosophic, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jensen Beach Christian Church 014, Stephen B Calvert Clariosophic, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OldRooseveltBridge10-19-2014, Ragestrike, Public domain
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