Jensen Beach, Florida

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Jensen Beach Florida is located in Martin County just 60 minutes North of Palm Beach and two hours North of Miami. Stuart is known as the "Sailfish Capital of the World" and boasts some of the best fishing on the East Coast.

In 1879, Capt. Thomas E. Richards established his homestead in an area called Eden, planting pineapples on his plantation. This was the birth of the pineapple industry, and by 1895 the area was known as the "Pineapple Capital of the World."  In 1881, John Laurence Jensen, an immigrant from Denmark arrived, and the town was called Jensen. 

It is little known that Jensen was shipping more than one million boxes of pineapples each year but a freeze in 1895 destroyed many of the pineapple fields.  Then came fires in 1908 and 1910 that destroyed most of Jensen Beach and the remaining pineapple farms.  By 1920 the pineapple industry in Jensen Beach collapsed, and farms were converted to citrus.

The legacy of the pineapple lives on in Jensen Beach with a Pineapple Festival celebrated each year, and the pineapple now being used as the symbol of Jensen Beach.

Today Jensen Beach is known for its quaint downtown, wide river and beautiful beaches.  The coast in this region is known as the Treasure Coast, named for several Spanish galleons that shipwrecked in the 1700's. Some of the treasure has been recovered, but it is unknown how much treasure is still to be found. Because of the wrecks in this area, in 1875 a United States Lifesaving Station was established on Hutchinson Island, just south and east of Jensen Beach. This station is known as The House of Refuge.

Things To Do in and around Jensen Beach, Florida

Mini Golf, Arcades, Go Karts, Batting Cages - You are going to love 76 Golf World with GREAT mini golf and tons and tons of fun.

Lyric Theater - An historic theater with everything from Disney to Opera and Jackie Mason.

Stuart Heritage Museum

Elliott Museum

Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center - Touch tanks, great exhibits and super, duper lagoon.

Bathtub Beach - One of the BEST beaches in Florida, and one of the most very special reefs in the world.

House of Refuge

Island Princess Scenic Cruise

Lady Stuart - Fishing

Restaurants - There are many fine restaurants in Jensen Beach and the surrounding area. Here are a few of my favorites . . . and a few to stay away from:

Seafood - The New England Fish Market - I grew up on the Jersey Shore and worked on fishing boats till I went off to college. When it comes to seafood, I am the pickiest of the picky. And with my family being in the restaurant business for 30+ years, I can tell you this is the best seafood restaurant I have ever found. J1419 NE Jensen Beach Blvd., Jensen Beach, FL 34957 - (772) 334-7324

Local Seafood - Conchy Joe's - STOP - Don't Go - turn around and go somewhere else. Even though Conchy Joe's is located in Jensen Beach on the Indian River and has great atmosphere, it has horrible service and the food ranges from questionably edible to basically fair. On rare occasion they hit on all cylinders and deliver a good meal and good service.

Seafood, Local and Waterfront - Shrimpers - Dine on the water in scenic Manatee Pocket.  It's a 15 minute ride from Jensen Beach, but it is worth the trip. Great food and great views while you dine on the water. If you like cracked conch, this is the best you'll find on the Treasure Coast. But you will also find a variety of Florida and local favorites. Yum, Yum, Yum. - 4903 SE Dixie Highway, Stuart - (772) 220-3287

Fine Dining - 11 Maple Street - One of my favorite fine dining restaurants in the world is right here on the Treasure Coast. The quality of the food rivals any five start restaurant in the world. Best of all, the atmosphere is casual and relaxed, just the way we like it on the Treasure Coast - 11 Maple Street, Jensen Beach - (772) 334-7714

Breakfast and Lunch - Jan's Place - The BEST omelettes on the Treasure Coast and a great variety of lunch sandwiches. - 1897 NE Jensen Beach Blvd in Jensen Beach (772) 334-9598

Pizza and Subs - Jack and Tony's - Run by guys from New Jersey, these guys know how to make a pizza.  And they know how important good bread and fresh cold cuts are for great subs.  It's not a first class restaurant, but it is clean, authentic and fabulously delicious.  2222 NE Indian River Drive in Jensen Beach (772) 334-9511

Pizza and Italian - Luna's in downtown Stuart - 80 SW Osceola Street - (772) 288-0550

Nature's Way Cafe - For a healthy and hearty lunch go to Nature's Way for great food, relaxing atmosphere and great service in downtown Stuart - 25 SW Osceola Street - (772) 220-7306

Duffy's Sports Grill - Best burgers and all around great food. Also in downtown Stuart - 1 SW Osceola Street - (772) 221-4899

Ice Cream, Candy Apples, Fudge and Chocolates - Kilwin's is the only place to go, and it is in downtown Stuart at 31 SW Osceola Street just a few doors down from Nature's Way - (772) 223-6446 - My favorites include their scrumptious toasted coconut ice cream and Stuart mud. For a bit of nostalgia, bite into one of their juicy, crunchy and very tasty gourmet candy apples.

Steak - Peter's Steak House - Unfortunately, another STOP - Don't Go - turn around and go somewhere else. They want you to believe that this is just as good as THE Peter Luger's in New York and they buy the same meat, etc. but my experience has been awful. You'll get a better steak at Outback. And if that was not enough, the service was horrible.

Thai - Bangkok Bay - Consistently good Thai food and service. Thai is one of my favorites, so I can't say this one is world class, but it is far better than the local options. There curry sauces are outstanding, and I have never had a bad meal here. I take clients here on a regular basis, because I can depend on consistently good food, service and value - 1833 SE Federal Highway (US 1) - (772) 286-2141‎

Deli - TooJay's - It's definitely not New York quality, but it's the best you will find on the Treasure Coast. For breakfast, try the Lox, Eggs and Onions Omelette with toasted Challah. 2504 SE Federal Highway, Stuart - (772) 287-6514

I will add to the list over the next few weeks. If you are visiting the area and want a few more of my favorites or want to ask about a restaurant, feel free to call or email me - Mike3@MikeMorgan.us or (772) 285-4672

Please HELP us . . . if you have some cool Things To Do or Restaurants to add to the list, please email me - Mike3@MikeMorgan.us

Looking for a home in the Jensen Beach area? - We welcome the opportunity to assist you with a purchase of a home in Stuart or one of the other marvelous communities in our area.  Call us at (772) 285-4672 or email us at Mike3@MikeMorgan.us