Coastal Angler Magazine featured boating destination….
Ft. Pierce City Marina, a true anchor for downtown Ft. Pierce
The clouds reflect in the clear, calm Indian River Lagoon as the sun rises over historic Downtown Fort Pierce… It’s just another day in paradise.
Historic Downtown Fort Pierce has recently experienced a renaissance of new development which has created a true waterfront destination. After two devastating hurricanes in 2004 and at a cost of $30 million, the Fort Pierce City Marina embarked on a unique construction project. The marina was renovated with state-of-the-art floating concrete docks and an island protection system. The revitalized marina has become a backdrop to the downtown by enhancing the wildlife, lagoons, active fisheries, boating and above all, peacefulness of a historic waterfront. The Fort Pierce City Marina is perfectly positioned in the heart of downtown and in walking distance to local amenities.
There’s always something to do in Fort Pierce. In 2014, Fort Pierce was named one of the ten most idyllic Main Streets in the nation by USA Today. Fort Pierce is a vibrant community rich in culture and is home to over 140 FREE annual events. Every Saturday the picturesque waterfront is the setting for our #1 ranked Farmer’s Market. Other events range from weekly arts and crafts markets and street fairs to bike night and jazz concerts; there is truly something for everyone to enjoy! Fort Pierce is also home to numerous annual waterfront festivals which create family-friendly entertainment where you can arrive by boat or car. The revitalized 1,200 seat Sunrise Theatre is situated in downtown and hosts many comedy acts, Broadway plays and professional artists playing classical, country, jazz and rock and roll music; located just two blocks from the waterfront. We offer over 12 restaurants within a three block radius serving various menu items as sushi, Italian, American and fresh seafood.
The Fort Pierce inlet is one of the easiest to navigate on the East Coast allowing vessels to go to and from the Bahamas, a mere 89 miles away. The Treasure Coast International Airport is located within 5 miles and offers customs services. The Gulf Stream is only 15 to 18 miles from shore providing some of the best catches of sailfish, grouper, snapper, cobia and wahoo fishing close to shore. St. Lucie County has an ongoing offshore reef program creating habitat for the fisheries and great diving opportunities. The City Marina hosts many fishing tournaments such as: Fishing Frenzy, Summer Slam, Big Brothers and Big Sisters Shootout and more that benefit non-profit organizations. Several lionfish tournaments are being held and are becoming a public favorite where they can watch the weigh in and taste the fresh catch. Visit FortPierceCityMarina.com to view our 3 live web cams at the Fort Pierce Inlet, the Inlet Waterway and Fort Pierce City Marina. If the weather is bad in your area check us out on the cams you might find it is a great day in Fort Pierce.
Where else can you find a City Marina located in the center of a historic downtown with hundreds of events each year? Come visit us in Fort Pierce, you’ll find a family-friendly community with small town charm waiting to welcome you. Make the waterfront of Fort Pierce your new destination. It is one you won’t forget.
Photo 1 – The sun rises over the Sunrise City, Ft. Pierce, FL
Photo 2 – The offshore waters offer world-class fishing
Photo 3 – The weekly Farmer’s Market is ranked among the best.