This is a well maintained local beach! Easy parking and access to the beach, plenty of space to…read morefind a spot to place your chair and towel. This beach is also great because there are sandbars, so if you remain close to coast line, you can pretty much stand up, knee or waist deep, (I'm 5,9) I also enjoyed looking for shells as well! This area of Florida has very cool shells that have a copper striped pattern, so I love to find an in tack one! Check out this beach if you are in the area! Its beautiful!

I love visiting this beach when I'm in Stuart visiting family. It's never very busy and very clean…read more The waves can be rough but it's a good opportunity to watch people do water sports

This past Saturday, I decided I needed some much-needed sun and drove over to Hutchinson Island. I…read moreusually park near the jetty and walk over, but unfortunately that section of the beach was closed due to sand restoration from erosion. Luckily, if you drive a bit further down the road, you can find other access points along the island. I kept going and found a small parking area with a beach entrance. I got there early, so I had no problem finding a spot--but just a heads up, parking is very limited. I always recommend getting to the beach early, especially in spots like this. The entrance itself is a little tight, and there's a random piece of wood sticking out of the ground that could easily trip someone if you're not paying attention--definitely something to watch out for. That said, this stretch of beach is really nice and much less crowded. You can even see the area where they're adding sand in the distance. It's a great option if you're looking to avoid the usual tourist crowds... although I'm sure they find their way here.

A real beautiful beach, was very clean and super quiet. No one on the beach when I went so I was…read moretoo excited about that. There's a small parking lot. Beach access isn't wheel chair accessible for those who may need it. I can't wait to come back.

Chastain Beach is named in honor of Robert LeRoy "Sam" Chastain (1904-1964). Mr. Chastain purchased…read morethe beach property and donated it to Martin County for a public beach. Chastain Beach is located on the south end of Hutchinson Island between the House of Refuge at Gilbert's Bar and Bathtub Beach. Parking is free but sparse so be prepared to wait a long time to park, especially on the weekend. What makes this park unique is it has both beach and river access so you are competing for parking spots with the beach goers and the canoe and kayak people. Lack of parking aside, Chastain Beach is a wonderful place to experience the unspoiled, natural beauty of a Martin County beach. Note that it is only lifeguarded during certain months of the year. There are bathrooms, showers, picnic tables and grills. Fishing is allowed and dogs on a leash are welcome. The beaches on this part of Hutchinson Island have rocky looking outcroppings known as the Anastasia formation which was named by E. H. Sellards in 1912. The formation was deposited during the late Pleistocene and the "rocks" are really sand and coquina limestone embedded with shells and sparry calcite. It forms cliffs and caves that form a habitat for sea life. It is not very comfortable on bare feet but it makes a lovely backdrop for pictures. Interesting fact, Chastain Beach is an ancient cemetery. In 2022 heavy beach erosion from Hurricane Nicole disturbed the bones of members of the ancient indigenous Asis tribe that used to inhabit Hutchinson Island. The burial ground is federally protected and passersby are prohibited from digging up other remains, pottery, or jewelry of the Ais tribe.

Seems like a favorite surfing spot. Plenty of waves and a beautiful beach w stairs to climb.a…read morebathroom and wash areas. Nice quiet beach.

This beach was named Bob Graham Beach on March 8, 1983 when it was dedicated to Daniel Robert…read moreGraham (November 9, 1936 - April 16, 2024). Graham was a lawyer, author, and democratic politician who served as the 38th governor of Florida from 1979 to 1987 and as a Florida senator from 1987 to 2005. He was famous for his work days in which he spent a day in different parts of the state working various regular jobs. Some of the jobs he worked included a police officer, a bank teller, a construction worker, a marine biologist, and rehabilitation aide. Working these jobs enabled him to understand the issues facing people living in Florida. Bob Graham established the Save Our Coast Program which resulted in the acquisition of additional Martin County beach property. Bob Graham Beach Park has a shower and parking. Less than a mile north is Jensen Beach Park where you can find lifeguards, restrooms, and food. If you are looking for a more secluded beach experience, Bob Graham is the better choice. The Hutchinson Island Coastal Trail connects this beach to Beachwalk Pasley Beach to the south. It takes about 15 minutes to walk between the two parks through beach dune, coastal strand, maritime hammock and mangrove habitats.

One of many beaches on Ocean blvd., in Martin County. This beach is closer to Jensen Beach where we…read morehad lunch. They have a private parking lot no fee, and its steps away from the beach. This is a relaxing beach and it wasn't packed when we were there. They have a shower for rinsing off. In my case, for cooling off. The waves at the beach are intense so I was not able to go in but the shower cooled me off nicely. If you need the restroom or need to change your clothes, drive north for the main Jensen beach next to the Hutchinson Island Resort.

Santa Lucea Beach is located on the southern end of Hutchinson Island. There are no lifeguards so…read moreswim at your own risk. There is free parking in the lot. The beach is accessed by a wooden boardwalk. The thing that interested me the most was informative sign display next to the beach that explained how this area was the site of a prehistoric Native American village of the Ais Tribe. I had never heard of the Ais before so it was interesting to learn about them. They fished, hunted, and traded with other villages. The Indian River Lagoon got it's name because of the way the Ais commanded the waterway in their dugout pine tree canoes. Jonathan Dickinson who has a park named after him met the Ais and spent several weeks with them after he was in a shipwreck in 1696. Most of what is known about them come from the account in his journal. The Ais were extinct by the 1700's after having been attacked and sold into slavery. All that is left are their middens which were garbage piles that tell archaeologists a lot about how people lived. The beach takes it's name from the 1566 Spanish fort Santa Lucía that was placed at an Ais town by Pedro Menéndez de Avilés who founded St. Augustine, Florida. The Ais attacked the fort killing 22 Spanish soldiers forcing them to abandon it. There is more information about the Ais up the road at the House of Refuge at Gilbert's Bar. They even have some artifacts. This is a lovely beach that it is not usually crowded. I love that the area is filled with ancient history. You can enjoy the same amenities that attracted people to the area 5,000 years ago.

My favorite beach on hutchinson island. two showers, two trails to the beach, pretty big parking…read morelot. Beautiful water, not rocky like the other beaches further down the island

This is a place of peace especially if you get there early-early. It's a beautiful way to catch a…read moresunrise too.

Great waterfront park with a nice sandy beach, with plenty of areas for fishing and viewing boat…read moretravel in and out of the channel. There is a lot of wildlife -- pelicans and other sea birds - to watch. There is a long, paved walkway that runs along the channel - quite a ways out into the ocean. This is an area were you can spend a 1/2 hour or the better part of a day. There are picnic areas plus a number of restaurants within walking distance.

This beach on Hutchinson Island is 3 miles north of Causeway Boulevard, on Ocean Boulevard State…read moreHighway A1A in Jensen Beach. Dollman Beach is part of a 143 acre preserve where you can fish, swim, and enjoy the natural beauty of Hutchinson Island. This public beach was named in honor of Henry Dollman, who sold nearby Normandy Beach to St. Lucie County in 1962 for $10 as long as it was given to public use. Other land owned by Dollman on Hutchinson Island was saved from development by Jane Murray Brooks and turned into a public beach and nature preserve named in her honor. Dollman Beach has a restroom and shower but is not life guarded. This beach is enjoyed by locals and visitors who enjoy swimming and fishing but it is especially popular with surfers making it one of the more visited beaches on Hutchinson Island. Beach walkers are encouraged to pick up a basket to help keep the beach clean which is especially important as this beach is an important sea turtle nesting area. If you are looking to get something to eat nearby Conchy Joe's Seafood is a great choice.

Beach There is a…read morelong stretch of beaches along the treasure coast of which Dollman Beach is one. The ride along Hutchinson Island is nice enough and then there are a lot of these small county beaches available to the public at no cost. Dollman has a smallish paved parking area and then a grassy overflow area - they can get a decent number of cars in there without it looking like Coney Island on the weekends. The beach is accesable through a serene path with thick foliage on either side - very calming as you stroll through. The beach proper stretches north south and is deep enough that there is never going to be a time where you cannot find a spot, yet not so deep that it is a 10 minute walk to the water. This is an Atlantic facing beach so wave action varies mostly depending on the weather and there are a few large rocks in the surf line so use caution. The dunes are home to many turtle nests and sea grasses and all are marked - again, use caution and respect nature when there. This beach did not have life guards - not sure if they have them during high tourist season, so be aware of that. Outside of the above, there are no amenities available such as food or beverages- you have to bring it all in and back out with you. There are small restrooms by the parking lot and they were clean and functioning. There is a shower for rinsing sand off. Overall, a great uncrowded beach to relax and catch some rays on. Parking lot off the main road.

Named after famous African American abolitionist and author Frederick Douglass, this is one of the…read moremany parks on South Hutchinson Island that allow free beach parking along the ocean side. The beach is very clean, parking is free, and there is a restroom. What makes Frederick Douglass unique is it is the only park where you can horse back ride on the beach and through the parks equestrian trails although a permit is required. If you don't have a horse you can take a hour ride for $45 with Tours on Horseback. They are one of the few vendors licensed to do beach rides in the state and the only one in southeast Florida. Now that I know about it I am definitely going to come back and ride with my daughter.

Nice beach area on the south end of Hutchinson Island. The only beach in the area I know that…read moreoffers horseback riding. Picnic areas, pavilions, restrooms, horseback riding trails, etc. This is a saint Lucie County Park, much more information is available st the county web site below. http://www.stlucieco.gov/things-to-do/recreation/beaches/frederick-douglass-memorial-park Enjoy....