A Treasure Coast Summer Doesn’t Need a Plane Ticket

May 21, 2025 | Read Time: 5 minutes

The Treasure Coast is the kind of place where the setting can change faster than the itinerary. Atlantic beaches, lagoon waters, preserves, sports and local attractions give summer days distinctly different personalities without requiring residents to leave the region. For those living at Wylder, that variety puts much of the Treasure Coast within easy reach and leaves plenty of room for a summer that rarely repeats itself.

1. Trade the Beach Chair for a Saddle or Snorkel

Hutchinson Island offers several ways to experience the Atlantic without simply watching it from shore. Riders age 10 and older can take a guided horseback ride along the Fort Pierce coastline, while Fort Pierce Inlet State Park adds snorkeling roughly 100 yards offshore among reef habitat and tropical fish. Both turn a familiar beach day into something more active.

Further south in Stuart, the Florida Oceanographic Society hosts nighttime turtle walks, giving guests the chance to witness loggerhead sea turtles nesting under the stars. Snorkelers can also explore the historic Georges Valentine shipwreck just offshore, one of Florida’s 12 underwater archaeological preserves.

2. Get Hooked on Treasure Coast Fishing Tournaments

For fishing enthusiasts, the summer bite on the Treasure Coast is unbeatable. With that comes a variety of tournament opportunities as well. From May 23-24, the Treasure Coast Building Association hosts its annual Sailfish Tournament, bringing together anglers for a thrilling battle on the water. Then, on August 9, the Treasure Coast Bonito Blast takes place. As the largest one-day tournament on the coast, the event also raises money for the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund.

3. Summer Bucket List – Sports Edition

For those who prefer their sporting action on land, the Treasure Coast delivers that too. The St. Lucie Mets light up Clover Park in Port St. Lucie with fast-paced minor league thrills. For a new take on golf, PopStroke in Tradition offers two Tiger Woods-designed 18-hole putting courses, a full-service restaurant, and on-course service. Golf fans also can’t wait for PGA Champion Jim Furyk’s debut course design to tee off at Glynlea Country Club. Set to open mid-summer, it’s sure to take the area’s sports scene to a new level of excitement.

4. Glide Through the Waters of the Treasure Coast

With the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, and Indian River Lagoon all on its doorstep, it’s no surprise the region is a playground for kayaking. This summer, the Environmental Resource Department offers guided kayak tours for just $20. On June 7, paddle through the lush floodplain forests of Ten Mile Creek Preserve along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River. Then, on June 13, explore the mangrove swamps and spoil islands of the Indian River Lagoon at DJ Wilcox Preserve.

5. Enjoy Wildlife Walks or Sunset Garden Yoga

In Port St. Lucie, Spruce Bluff Preserve also offers ways to immerse oneself in the wild beauty of Florida while also having a bit of fun. Two self-guided trails cover the 97-acre site, leading explorers into scrubby flatwoods and river floodplains. Keep an eye out for ospreys, woodpeckers, owls, and other native birds along the way. Not too far away, the Botanical Gardens keep things active with sunset yoga on Mondays and Tai Chi on Wednesdays – fitness with a view.

6. Action-Packed AND Air-Conditioned Adventures

Indoor fun brings the energy too, with summer camps across the Treasure Coast. At Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park, Camp Urbie keeps kids moving with trampolines, obstacle courses, and high-energy activities. Over at The Sunrise Theatre, their summer camp packs in music, dance, and drama across three themed sessions, from dreaming big to community building. In Jensen Beach, The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast keeps curious minds engaged with camps that include guest chefs, space-themed adventures, and exclusive museum playtime.

7. Make a Wyld Splash Right at Home

For residents of Brystol at Wylder, part of the master-planned Wylder community in Port St. Lucie, the summer bucket list begins right at home. From splashing in the beach-entry pool and playing on the playground to dinking on the pickleball courts and running wild on the sports fields and event lawn, there’s no shortage of fun. The single-family homes also embrace Florida’s natural side, with many offering lake or preserve views. With move-in ready homes and to-be-built homesites available, prices range from the $300s to the $500s. Four model homes are open daily for tours.

Wylder’s Residential Mix Has Continued to Expand

K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Wylder is now an active 55+ neighborhood with models open daily. Buyers can explore nine ranch-style single-family home designs and one villa design, with current pricing beginning in the mid-$300s.

Glynlea Country Club has also moved well beyond the construction-stage description in the original article. The Jim Furyk-designed championship golf course is now open, designer-decorated models are open daily, and new homes by Lennar, Perry Homes and Dream Finders Homes are currently selling from the $400s to over $1 million.

As Wylder continues to grow, buyers can register for current neighborhood and home information or follow the community on Facebook and Instagram for updates.