Area Guide
Hutchinson Island Area Guide
A 23-mile barrier island on Florida's Treasure Coast — quiet beaches, sea turtles, and a slower rhythm than Palm Beach.
The essentials
Hutchinson Island stretches 23 miles along Florida's Treasure Coast, from Fort Pierce Inlet in the north to the St. Lucie Inlet in the south. It's barrier island in the truest sense — narrow, walkable, and shaped by the Atlantic on one side and the Indian River Lagoon on the other.
Getting here
- PBI (Palm Beach International): 55 minutes
- MLB (Melbourne): 65 minutes
- MIA (Miami): 2 hours
- FLL (Fort Lauderdale): 90 minutes
Weather
Winter highs: 73–78°F. Summer highs: 87–90°F. Rain arrives in short bursts — most days are sunny even in "rainy season."
What's within 15 minutes
- Two grocery stores (Publix, Winn-Dixie)
- A CVS and a Walgreens
- Cleveland Clinic Martin Health hospital
- 12+ restaurants worth returning to
- The Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center
- The House of Refuge Museum
Beaches
Jensen Beach public access is the closest, with lifeguards year-round. Bathtub Reef Beach at the south end is Florida's only true rock-and-sand tidepool beach.
Ready to visit?
Planning an extended stay on Hutchinson Island?
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Frequently asked
- How long is Hutchinson Island?
- About 23 miles, running from Fort Pierce Inlet down to the St. Lucie Inlet.
- What is the closest major airport?
- Palm Beach International (PBI), about 55 minutes south.
- Is there a hospital nearby?
- Yes — Cleveland Clinic Martin Health is 15 minutes from the residence.
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