Jensen Beach in Florida is
located in Martin
County. Jensen Beach
forms part of Treasure
Coast which got its name
from the ships that got damaged in the 17th century due to the coral
reefs in the shallow waters. Treasures and artifacts from the Spanish ships can
still be found today. Jensen
Beach is a recreational
haven with water sports of all kinds. With miles of pristine unspoiled stretches
of sand, you can have a great holiday with your family. For the sports lover,
golf and tennis options are endless. The nearby shopping area, fantastic
restaurants and museums are offer unlimited opportunities to pass your time.
Referred to as “the pineapple capital of the world”, Jensen Beach still holds a pineapple festival annually. Jensen Beach
has been voted one of the top 10 family beaches in the untied States.
The
Elliot Museum is a fitting tribute to the early
American spirit and features a superb collection of American memorabilia and
miniature exhibits of turn-of-the-century shops and the circus. The Manatee
Observation and Education Center is one of America’s premier nature education
center
featuring
the West Indian Manatee which is an endangered species. You can also have a
stroll through the Center’s butterfly garden. Jensen Beach
is known for attracting numerous species of sea turtles during the nesting
season. There are a lot of ongoing festivals occurring in Jensen Beach
where you can have fun. Jammin’ Jensen Festival takes place every Thursday at Jensen Beach
where you ca shake a leg, enjoy live music and shop. The “Stuart Green Market”
is held every Sunday from 9 am-1 pm where you will find jellies, jams, baked
goods, vegetables and fresh fruits. From the historic shops to the picturesque
coastline of Hutchinson Island and from the streets of Rio to lagoons of
Sewall’s Point Jensen Beach
has it all.
Jensen Beach has a lot of places where nature buffs can
go. The Heathcote Botanical Gardens are a living museum of tropical foliage and
flowers both exotic and native. The Hobe Sound Wildlife Refuge offers hiking
and biking trails, fishing, wildlife observation, beach and is a nesting place
for sea turtles. Savannas
Preserve State
Park offers endless miles of trails suited for
biking, horseback riding and hiking. You can go jet skiing, surfing, swimming,
fishing, beach combing, boating, sailing and wind surfing in the calm waters.
The South Florida hills provide a great
opportunity for bikers.
The
Treasure Coast Square
in Jensen Beach offers ample opportunities for
shopping, dining and movies. Marketplace Square and Square One are two other
shopping centers worth visiting. The Main
Street offers an array of dining opportunities
from family style restaurants to gourmet cuisine. The most popular cuisine is
the fresh seafood.
The
relaxed atmosphere of Jensen
Beach beckons visitors
again and again to stay in this magical place. Miles of white sandy beaches
await you. So check yourself into one of the Jensen Beach
vacation rentals and have a fun
filled holiday.