15 Photos That Prove Life is Better by the Water

Life is better by the water – especially when those waters are in Martin County, Florida. Our coastal community has everything you could need – beaches, nature preserves, crashing waves and so much more. But, sometimes, you just need to see it to believe it. Keep scrolling for a slew of visitor photos that prove life is way better by the water.

1. Floating clouds

#sunrise #myflorida #LoveFL

A post shared by Sharon (@_goodmorning_sunshine_) on Jan 11, 2018 at 4:31am PST

2. Show-stopping sunsets

#Birthday #Sunset #Reflections #Water Palms so all is well that ends well a beautiful sunset just for me???

A post shared by @ scrp755 on Jan 9, 2018 at 2:48pm PST

3. Crashing waves

welcome to the new year

A post shared by lu•pine cramer ? (@lupine.cramer) on Jan 2, 2018 at 8:22pm PST

4. Dockside views

Go down the line. // One more from Tuesday evening. #HutchinsonIsland #StuartFL #TreasureCoast #SouthFlorida #Florida #FloridaSunset #Dock #LoveFL #ShareALittleSunshine #PureFlorida #DiscoverMartin #AnotherSunsetPic

A post shared by Christy Ley (@christy.ley) on Jan 11, 2018 at 3:51pm PST

5. Technicolor dream scenes

Endless Summer.? #HutchinsonIsland #StuartFL #TreasureCoast #SouthFlorida #Florida #FloridaSunset #Kayaks #Dock #LoveFL #ShareALittleSunshine #PureFlorida #DiscoverMartin #AnotherSunsetPic

A post shared by Christy Ley (@christy.ley) on Jan 9, 2018 at 4:52pm PST

6. Golden hues

A little break in the thunderstorms made a beautiful #sunset!

A post shared by Nina Spencer (@ninacan) on Jan 9, 2018 at 3:19pm PST

7. Fun for the whole family

A post shared by Kelsey Sherman (@flluppy) on Jan 13, 2018 at 2:24pm PST

8. Sandy strolls

Show the world you are not here to just pass through. Leave great footprints wherever you pass and be remembered for the change you initiated. Israelmore Ayivor ………………………………… #beachlife #through_the_travel_lens #amazingtravelbeauty #travelphotography #igtravel #takemyhanddarlingtheworldawaits #girlaroundworld #usa_naturehippys #usagreatshots #usa_greatshots #usa_photolovers #teamnikon #florida #sunrise

A post shared by trudy✨ (@trudyd) on Jan 12, 2018 at 4:32pm PST

9. Pier-fect sights

A beautiful image from @cs_expressions Thank you for sharing. When You are in the Middle of the Golden Hour????… Jensen Beach, FL ?? 1/5/2018 #floridalife #onlyinflorida #naturephotography #hashtagflorida #coastal_living #floridays #fun_in_florida #sunrise_and_shorelines #sunrise #csexpressions #treasurecoast #lovefl #photographit #roamflorida ##ontheshoreline #beachlife #saltlife #friday #winter #momentintime #comingaroundagain #tasteofwinter #nikon #nikonlife #dock #walkway #pier #dawn #goldenhour

A post shared by Discover MARTIN COUNTY FL (@discovermartin) on Jan 10, 2018 at 5:24am PST

10. Ocean views for days

☃️❄️?

A post shared by Alexa Brnilovich (@abrnilovich) on Jan 9, 2018 at 9:20am PST

11. Beautiful boating

A summer throw back? No, never. But really, I want to be as happy as I was when this pic was taken ??

A post shared by @ alyssapurdon on Jan 13, 2018 at 10:54am PST

13. Stunning shoreline

A post shared by Tracey Silver (@tms72066) on Jan 12, 2018 at 8:35pm PST

14. Epic backyard views

No Monday blues here….Gorgeous sunrise over Sewalls Point. Be awesome today! #realtorharris1 @realtorharris1 realtorharris1.com realtorharris@gmail.com #realtor #realestate #soflo #treasurecoast #stuartfl #palmcity #jensenbeach #sewallspoint #hutchinsonisland #hobesound #martincounty #stluciecounty #floridalife #floridaliving #saltlife #kw #kellerwilliams #topproducer #grateful #sellmyhome #paradise #vacationhome #pricedtosell #instalike #instacool #sunrise #bocaraton #colours #mondayblues

A post shared by Harris Feld (@realtorharris1) on Jan 15, 2018 at 4:53am PST

15. Spectacular skylines

A new week begins in Stuart, Florida. With views like that, who could complain? . . . Thanks to @earth.to.rachael for the submission! . . . #florida #onlyinflorida #beach #clouds #floridaskies #skyscape #colorfulclouds #sunrise #sunset #floridabeaches #floridasunsets #pinkclouds #floridaphotographer #floridaphotography #flphotographer #flphotography #nature #outdoors #scenery #views #reflection #beachlife #loveFL #vacation #vacationtime #home

A post shared by Only In Florida (@onlyinflorida) on Jan 15, 2018 at 10:30am PST

Need even more proof that life is better by the water? Check out these great ways to experience Martin County’s diverse aquatic eco-system.