Excellent show of history dedicated to those who served. Stories told you probably didn't even know about, tons of cool artillery and history you get to experience unlike other museums that we've been to. My personal favorite was the boats they had outside on display and some of the weapons they had inside of the building. If you are in the area or if you have an interest in this stuff I highly recommend giving this place a check out to see some truly incredible things.

Had a great day visiting this amazing museum. I went with two marines brothers and the site is great. Be prepared for a long visit, at least if you like to check every exhibit and read the whole history about, due they share all the data and items are plenty. The store I believe it could have more stuff but stills fine. 💯 % recommendable

A lovely visit to this museum right next to the beach by the way a huge plus…. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ the outdoor exhibits are free to wander, able to enter the huge ship was a nice touch - I did enjoy taking pictures from the height of the ship, they had educational videos about war & the ship’s history. The outdoor was a nice walk & it had an obstacle course for the kids. The inside was $16/but they offered military discounts. All items have been donated and actually used somehow in someway so that was interesting. Well maintained but did spend more time outside than inside. A day out visit was worth it!!!

Love the interactive displays. Great history sections like a real natural museum. Memories of the O course was something. Great memorial plaque wall. And all the challenge coins I ever heard of

Don’t let the size fool you this place is packed with awesome history! Carve out about 2-3hrs there is a lot to see and the staff are really friendly and welcoming. Phenomenal museum show casing the sacrifices we “entitled” Americans take for granted to live free, love this place and makes me proud to be a Floridian!

It is a very interesting place that I could spend a lot of time reading and learning about Navy Seal as there're so many exhibits and historical artifacts. There're nice and clean restrooms inside and also a gift shop.

Excellent setup for different eras of the Seals in action, did close early for the veterans memorial next door in the park.

State Park pass holder so no fee for me but I took a photo of the current cost for non-pass holders. Beautiful state park. Inlet access. Ocean access. Separate parking for each. Baskets to help pick up things left behind. Park was clean. Rangers were present. A couple walking the beach areas and saw one cleaning up trash. They stay on top of their duties. One of the trails was a. It over grown. Bathrooms, picnic tables, grills, pavilions, beach showers, parking seemed plentiful. Lovely turtle sculptures at the entrance and also love the canoe with plants.

First visit to this state park and our whole family loved it! We have 5 kids and they loved the beach. It was very child friendly. It was only $6 to get in. There were bathrooms, some outdoor grills and a very nice beach area. Not too crowded. We went to the inlet side but we were told there are also ocean side beaches. Absolutely beautiful clear water and lovely scenery! Will be back again and again!

We went here twice on our trip to Fort Pierce. There's a $6 entrance fee and access to all the beach you can imagine. Unfortunately, we were there on a yellow and then a red flag day but we went wading in the inlet where it felt safer on the yellow flag day only. We otherwise walked along the beach, hung out under our umbrella and had some lunch. It was fun to watch the larger speed boats pass by as well. We also found lots of shells to add to our collection as well. Along the short walk from the parking lot to the beach, we also saw some turtles. The white sand is beautiful as well. Everything seemed so clean. FYI there are no dogs allowed at this beach and we saw the park ranger ask somebody with a dog to leave. There are restrooms that are okay on being clean.

Accessible beach for children with special needs. We had a wonderful experience. Morgan was very kind and got us a special beach wheelchair so we could easily bring our daughter with a disability down to the beach. It made all the difference! We’re very grateful for the thoughtful service and accessibility.

A great spot to anchor. Very convenient anchorage. The only downside is the locals who think that the water is theirs and they harass you with their speed boats especially in NO WAKE Zones!!!

🌊🏕️ 905 Shorewinds Dr, Fort Pierce, FL 34949 🎟️ Entry: $6 per vehicle | 🫡 Veteran-welcoming | Open daily from 8 AM–sundown 🏕️🌊 ⸻ 🔥 The Vibe: This park is a peaceful, adventure-ready slice of Florida paradise, whether you’re fishing off the jetty, paddling calm waters, or floating with the chance of spotting a manatee or dolphin gliding by. From nature lovers to families, surfers to solo strollers — this park delivers for everyone. ⸻ 🌞 Pro Tips for a Legendary Visit: ✅ Bring Snacks & Supplies – There are supermarkets and a pharmacy nearby (about 5–7 mins away), so grab your drinks, snacks, sunscreen, and sandwich game before pulling into the park. ✅ Hydrate Like a Pro – The beach area is a short walk from the parking lot, so bring water bottles, coolers, and electrolytes if you’re planning to stay for a few hours — there’s no quick dash for a drink once you’re on the sand. ✅ Beach Cart = Game Changer – If you’re hauling paddle boards, umbrellas, or kids, a collapsible wagon or beach cart will save your shoulders. ✅ Early Bird Gets the Best Spot – Parking near the inlet fills up fast on weekends and holidays — arrive by 9:30 AM if possible. ✅ Sunscreen & Shade – There’s minimal natural shade on the beach. Pop-up tents and wide-brimmed hats are your best friends. ✅ Pack Light, but Smart – Don’t forget: towels, bug spray, goggles/snorkel, and cash or card for entry. ⸻ 🌴 Recap of Activities: • Swimming & Sunbathing – Calm, kid-friendly waters • Fishing – Solid action on the jetty (bring bait or buy nearby) • Surfing & Paddleboarding – Rentals available just 10–15 mins away • Hiking – Small but scenic trails through dunes and mangroves • Manatee & Dolphin Spotting – Early mornings and inlets are best • Picnicking – Grills, tables, and golden hour views guaranteed ⸻ 💯 Final Verdict: Fort Pierce Inlet is Florida nature at its finest — quiet, clean, and full of opportunity to unwind or gear up for ocean fun. It’s veteran-friendly, affordable, and convenient if you plan ahead. Don’t just go for the view — go prepared, and you’ll unlock a 10/10 day every time. ⸻ 🔥 Trending Hashtags: #FortPierceInletVibes #SurfSnackSwimRepeat #VeteranApprovedAdventures #FloridaCoastGold #ManateeMoments #NatureWithPrep #HydrateAndHang #10StarBeachDay #SunSandPrepared #PaddleLifeFlorida

The state park was mostly empty. It cost me $4 to get in as a solo occupant. It was a beautiful beach. I like that they provide baskets to pick up trash on the beach. There are a lot of parking spaces. The only annoying thing is all the construction from the new bride being built creating traffic.

Small center to help preserve the manatees. $3 entree fee, a few exhibits, inlet access beside and attached to it with a 2nd story viewing tower. Small aquariums with live fish and plants. Entry free gift shop also. Great prices on tourist coffee mugs and many other items.

Such a cute little center. Sadly, the Manatees weren’t present because of the cold weather. The staff was excellent and engaging. Fun exhibits inside and lots of viewing space outside. Admission is minimal so round up for a little extra donation. It has beautiful outdoor space and even when the Manatees aren’t there, there’s still wildlife around to enjoy.

Although we didnt see any manatees, we still enjoyed ourselves immensely. People were very knowledgeable and friendly. Beautiful view of the marina.

Went to see some manatees but unfortunately there were none, we went inside the little aquarium area which was cute for kids. Nice views around the building of the water. The gift shop has some really adorable items!

Good local information on what’s going on in the area great learning for kids boat ramp access fishing or just hanging out and enjoying the atmosphere

It's a wonderful place handicap accessible. It is especially for small children. And when the weather is nice and the waves are not as choppy, you can see the manatees outside. They even brought out a snake. They are very polite, they will ask If the person is afraid or not to bring the animals to you. There are books that you can read to the little ones at a nice clean table. So there are things to occupy some time And lots of information.

The center is very, very small but offers a large amount of information on manatees. There's several small aquariums and a terrarium with a resident snake, children's activities and books, a butterfly garden, a really nice gift shop, and observation deck with an excellent view of the docks and waterway. It cost $3 to get in.

The ocean proximity is wonderful, watching the cruise lines sail away on the pier was definitely a perk. Our rustic campsite was NOT shaded (Lot 26), so we were baking in our tent by 8am. Definitely will choose another lot next time. The ones with power hookup are well shaded, go figure. WARNING: Wear Bug Repellant at EVERY moment. I have over 200 bug bites. I used the citronella wrist and ankle brackets and candles. It wasn’t enough.

We've been coming here for at least 20 years. It has changed quite a bit, especially after the hurricanes in 2005. It looks a lot neater without all the plaques, but each one of them had a story to tell about a lost loved one. The parking is now so much larger than it used to be. There are more benches, and the bathrooms are usually pretty clean. It's a lovely place to come, and if you get hungry or thirsty, there are loads of places(some within walking distance) to fill your need. There are great views of the inlet, the Fort Pierce Inlet State Park, boats, birds, open waters, and beautiful city skyline(looking South). Plenty of room for fishing, setting up lawn chairs, walking, photo ops. We used to come here to catch the sunrise when we lived on south beach years ago, and once in awhile we'd see some manatees. Jetty Park is a special place for our family..million of memories here!

Depending on the time of year, the water can be really beautiful or really gross.But I see more sea life when the water looks gross lol.

Great place to watch the sunset. You may not want to hang out near the water after sunset, lots of rata/mice hanging around the rocks.

Casual walk along the jetty meeting interesting people fishing, walking their dogs, sunning, jogging or relaxing.

The jetty itself gives some beautiful views of the area. Looked like the fishing was good, too.

Awesome fishing spot with many areas to fish in the ocean and in brackish water and you can choose from very calm areas or those with a lot of current. The video shows a spaceX launch i witnessed from there.

Unique (atypical) takes on tapas from the very passionate Sullivan University Culinary School (Louisville) graduate, Chef Jiggs, who has been helming the 12-year-old bistro serving pan-European style and locally sourced small plates for the last five months. One dish had to be remade because the line cook instead of the exec chef sent it out (gambas), and it didn’t represent what he wanted. Otherwise, the food was excellent. Highly recommended intimate restaurant.

Chef Jiggs always has one of his chef specials that you just can't get anywhere else. The staff is great, service is awesome, and the food is out of this world. Great waterfront place to spend a couple hours for some food & drinks. Live music most nights, and a dog friendly patio. On the corner of Orange Ave and Melody Ln, downtown Ft. Pierce.

the menu and the nights specials. He was totally on top of everything. Now let me tell you about the food. OMG!!!! Outstanding is an understatement. We had Street Corn, Mushrooms and Octopus tapas style. We also had the Salmon entre. I never had salmon that melted in your mouth until tonight. Everything was amazing including the special dessert the chef Angela prepared for us. Smores! How cool. I never had them before. The Chef actually came out of the kitchen and greeted everyone in the restaurant. We felt like we knew her for years. This restaurant is a "DO not miss"!

Really good food! Scallops are huge and delicious! Portions are on the small side, but the taste is awesome! We started with the diver scallops, the rock shrimp, and the olive tray. Then we finished with the goat cheese flat bread (bacon on only half). Everything was delicious. The seating inside was strange, with chairs and a half couch that seemed to be from Ross. Not very comfy, minus one star. Outside seating is a available, too. Recommended!

Don't walk over, RUN! Make that reservation immediately, folks! 🍽 The reopening and reimagining of the restaurant, featuring local artwork, ushers in the tappas magic with new hands at the helm. If you enjoyed the previous iteration of the restaurant, this version is the crown jewel, indeed. 👑 And Chef Angela's guiding hand is evident in true tappas selections in terms of the traditional small-plate selections Spain made famous. 🔪 Hubby's steak filet was topped with aoli and chimmichura sauces. The meat was tender and juicy, and properly seasoned. This was paired with grilled asparagus replete with garlic and cheese, lightly charred with diced fresh garlic. His consumption speed spoke volumes on the flavor and quality of these creations.🥩 My orange-fennel salad's bright, mildly tangy essence rounded out with crisp pine nuts was the epitome of "gourmet-healthy." 🥗🍊 But, then the decadently rich, creamy "Naranja Ángela" appeared. 🤩 Her interpretation of a traditional Spanish favorite, this rice pudding is infused with sweet orange zest and fresh, strained orange juice, crowned with a caramelized crust rivaling a fine crème brûlée, melts in your mouth (and hopefully back off my hips at the gym!). Cream, rice cooked to perfection, and the citrus infusion is the dessert-lover's foodie-gasm. 🍧🍊 Have you made your reservation yet? Give Ms. Tammi a call with compliments of "The Redhead." 😏

Outrageous prices for Tapas that are known for small portions at a small price…! I ordered Octopus to go for… $25.00… because they explained “it is to be shared”… so I thought it was an Entree for two at that price… haha! The photo of the plate talks by itself (size of my hand :) Inside the box, octopus was mixed with potatoes cut at the same size to give the illusion that it was all octopus…! In a very acid sauce, and 4 pieces of bread put above the warm octopus that became wet of course… They brought another box instead of changing my bread… See the pics. And if you don’t want a rip off… DO NOT order anything above $20.00: they have no idea of food pricing Regarding the Menu prices: look my picture of the menu dated: Nov 15, 2022. The other menus are outdated and most do not have the food mentioned…. They probably charge because of the band and music… and instead of charging a supplement for this entertainment, they charge you a “To Go” food at the same price… Just go to to Spain if you want Tapas…!!!

My bookclub meets at 121 Tapas often. The food is really good, the wine selection is even better and the service is ALWAYS good. The one little thing is that yes, the plates are small and pricey for what they are. However, this is ok for when you want to splurge a little on good wine and great company in a charming setting on the water. Best wishes!

Loved that this place had knowledgeable guides who educated about each exhibit. Small and enjoyable location.

This has always been one of my kids, favorite places to visit. I was blessed with the opportunity to watch one of our workers’s daughter so I brought her to the exhibit and she absolutely loved it. It’s a perfect place to visit when it’s so hot outside but actually it’s a perfect place to visit anytime of the year.

Small but well done. I took my nieces and nephew there(ages 6, 9, and 14) and we all had a great time. Dana went above and beyond to make our experience fun and answer all of our questions

If you're wanting a massive aquarium to go spend all day inside of, this isn't that kind of aquarium. BUT...it's a great value for the money, especially compared to most aquariums you could visit. It's great for taking smaller kids to, because there's plenty to see, plenty to learn, but by the time they start getting irritable- boom, it's over. Well worth the money. I would give it 5 stars on value, only dig on it is that it is small.

Small but well done.

Just get a season pass it’s totally worth it, if you’re local. Every visit has been different for me each time, lots of learning. Great for kids K+, a good place to volunteer. Would like to see more family events.

This is a great little aquarium for the family. Tickets are very reasonable priced and although It's not incredibly large, you could easily spend a few hours checking out all the under sea life and learn something new.