St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park

St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park is a protected barrier island off Florida's coast featuring mangrove forests, oak-filled groves, cabbage palms, and paradise trees spread across its interior. A broad Atlantic beach forms the park's eastern boundary.

The area was preserved to protect an important section of Florida's coral reef system and has long safeguarded marine habitats. This protection has allowed natural coastal processes and ecosystems to persist across generations.

The site serves researchers and nature enthusiasts as a study area for Florida's diverse coastal forest and beach ecosystems.

Access to the park is only by boat. Visitors should be comfortable with water travel since water and weather conditions will determine your journey to shore.

During warm months, sea turtles dig into the sand to create nesting sites and lay their eggs. Nighttime beach visits offer chances to observe these creatures in their nesting behavior.

Location: Florida

Website: https://floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/st-lucie-inlet-preserve-state-park

GPS coordinates: 27.14500,-80.15500

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:41