Eco-tourism
Ready for relaxation? Turn off your cell phone and soak up the incredible ambiance of the Martin County shore. Martin County is home to miles and miles of peaceful beaches, beautiful water, and natural sand dunes. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for our beautiful coastal wildlife such as shorebirds and sea turtles! Martin County also has over 20 marinas to launch your next waterway adventure.
Martin County directly manages approximately 35,000 acres of environmentally sensitive lands. With ecological restoration as a high priority, the county carries out quality projects that meet our community’s needs while also playing a vital role in support of improved public access to public lands. We hope you enjoy these beautiful ecological sites and remember to “take only pictures and leave only footprints.” Learn more about these preserves and conservation land areas by clicking here.
The Martin County Office of Tourism & Marketing is a proud partner of Leave No Trace.
Did You Know?
There’s a reason why Stuart is the first and only Florida town to be recognized as the”Happiest Seaside Town” by Coastal Living , the nation’s #3 “Best Small Town to Visit in 2015” by Smithsonian Magazine, and why it landed the #9 spot on the House Beautiful “50 Most Beautiful Small Towns in America” list. Martin County’s natural beauty and attractions offer up a treasure trove of activities—without the crowds of its popular next-door neighbors. From rodeos to high-end shopping, art galleries and one-of-a-kind museums to eco-friendly sea- turtle adventures, Martin County gets right to the heart of ‘Old Florida.’