Port St. Lucie Vacation Rentals

Plan your Port St. Lucie getaway

Port St. Lucie vacation rentals work well for travelers who want a relaxed Treasure Coast base with golf, baseball, preserves, gardens, and nearby Atlantic coast day trips. Families, couples, golf groups, and sports fans can plan around PGA Golf Club, Clover Park, Savannas Preserve State Park, and Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens before heading out to Fort Pierce or Hobe Sound.

As you compare homes, think about whether you want to stay near golf, close to Tradition dining, near preserve access, or in a quieter residential setting with room to unwind. Each home is unique, so review listing details for parking, kitchens, pet policies, WiFi, laundry, pools, outdoor space, and seasonal access notes before you book.

Things to do in Port St. Lucie

Looking for things to do in Port St. Lucie, FL? Start with the city’s golf, baseball, gardens, and preserves, then keep Treasure Coast beaches, wildlife refuges, and lighthouse outings in a separate day-trip plan.

Savannas Preserve State Park

Savannas Preserve State Park gives Port St. Lucie visitors a protected coastal-scrub landscape with trails, wetlands, and wildlife habitat. It’s the in-town nature anchor for travelers who want an easy outdoor plan without leaving the area.

Best for:

• Nature walks
• Wildlife habitat
• Quiet outdoor time
• Staying local to Port St. Lucie

PGA Golf Club

PGA Golf Club is a major Port St. Lucie golf destination tied to the PGA brand, with multiple courses that make the city especially appealing to golf-focused travelers. It’s a strong anchor for golf trips, multigenerational groups, and visitors who want a recognizable activity close to their rental.

Best for:

• Golf trips
• Multigenerational groups
• Sports-focused travelers
• A primary trip anchor

Clover Park

Clover Park is Port St. Lucie’s baseball venue and the spring training home of the New York Mets. It’s the city’s marquee sports and event draw, especially for families and fans building a getaway around baseball.

Best for:

• Baseball fans
• Spring training trips
• Families
• Event-based stays

Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens

Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens is a community garden destination with themed garden areas and a calm, low-key pace. It works well for couples, families, and plant lovers looking for a softer activity between golf, baseball, or beach-day plans.

Oxbow Eco-Center

Oxbow Eco-Center is a St. Lucie County environmental learning center with trails and exhibits that make local ecology approachable. It’s a good low-pressure nature stop for families and curious travelers who want more context on the region’s habitats.

Where to eat in Port St. Lucie

Port St. Lucie dining is strongest when planned around established clusters rather than a long list of individual restaurants. Tradition is the easiest area to start, with a town-center-style layout and a concentration of restaurants, cafes, and casual dining options that work well for a walkable meal plan.

If you prefer relaxed meals at your rental, check each listing for kitchen setup, dining space, outdoor seating, grill details, and parking. Features vary by home, so confirm the setup that matters most before booking.

Port St. Lucie local tips

• Port St. Lucie itself is best planned around golf, baseball, gardens, and preserves, then paired with separate coastal outings in Fort Pierce, Hobe Sound, or Jupiter.
• If baseball is part of the trip, check Clover Park’s official site before you go so the visit lines up with current games or venue activity.
• For a quieter nature day, compare Savannas Preserve State Park and Oxbow Eco-Center. The state park is the broader preserve experience, while Oxbow adds an educational center component.
• Golf travelers should treat PGA Golf Club as a primary planning anchor, not just a casual add-on, since it is one of Port St. Lucie’s most recognizable visitor draws.
• As you browse Port St. Lucie vacation rentals, check each listing for parking, pet policies, WiFi, kitchens, laundry, pools, outdoor space, and proximity to golf, baseball, dining, or preserve access. Amenities vary by home.

Day trips from Port St. Lucie

Port St. Lucie makes a practical Treasure Coast base for beach days, military history, coastal refuges, and lighthouse outings. Plan these as separate half-day or full-day trips, and check current hours, tickets, road conditions, and beach or refuge access before you go.

Fort Pierce Inlet State Park

Fort Pierce Inlet State Park is a barrier-island state park in nearby Fort Pierce with Atlantic beach scenery, inlet views, and a distinctly coastal feel. It’s a strong beach-day option for travelers who want ocean access while staying in Port St. Lucie.

National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum

National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce is dedicated to the history of Navy frogmen and SEAL teams. It works well for history-minded travelers or families pairing Fort Pierce beach time with an indoor museum stop.

Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge

Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge protects coastal habitat, wildlife, and conservation landscapes on the southern Treasure Coast. It’s a quieter nature-focused day trip for travelers who want a less commercial coastal experience.

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum gives visitors a historic coastal outing centered on one of the region’s most recognizable waterfront icons. Plan it as a regional heritage stop that pairs well with a broader Jupiter or inlet-area day trip.