Holidays in Fort Pierce

Fort Pierce is located on a low-lying inlet on Florida's eastern coast. Boasting a long stretch of beach and crystalline ocean waters that weave around the city's marina, Fort Pierce tempts holiday-makers as it the ideal spot for a beach holiday. However, Fort Pierce holidays are not just about nature, and the city itself offers insights into the region's rich history, a buzzing social scene, and cultural influences from its vibrant multiethnic community.

Planning Fort Pierce Holidays

Situated in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5, -4 in summer), Fort Pierce enjoys a humid subtropical climate. As such, Fort Pierce holidays are scorching hot, sunny, and ideal for beach holidays in summertime. In the winter the temperatures are still pleasant enough to stroll around the city's parks or delve into its galleries. Fort Pierce holidays offer a range of accommodation options, from beach-front resorts to charming bungalows. The easiest way to begin Fort Pierce holidays is by hotel or resort transfer, taxi, hired car or Greyhound bus from one of Florida's major cities; Miami and Orlando are the closest options which offer flights to and from the UK.

Fort Pierce Highlights and Recommendations

Fort Pierce offers holiday-makers the choice of several pristine, calm, warm beaches. The city was given its nickname as 'The Sunrise City' for being one of the first places in the USA to see the sun each day, and it is worth the early-morning trip to get to the beach. For history enthusiasts there is an array of good museums detailing the region's history, including the Navy Seal Museum and St. Lucie County Historical Museum. However, Fort Pierce is also a beautiful city just to walk around, with stunning architecture along its nationally-protected historical main street and the charming Heathcote Botanical Gardens just a couple of the highlights. There are also various multicultural restaurants available throughout the city—serving everything from Chinese to Mexican to Italian.