Stuart, Florida Named the Happiest Seaside Town in the Country

Stuart, Florida is not just one of the Happiest Seaside Towns, it is the number one best coastal town to spend time in either for a weekend or forever, according to Coastal Living magazine that examined the best cities lying along the U.S. coastline worth visiting.

As the first Florida town to win this yearly competition, Stuart is being lauded as a seaside resort that has everything people love in a small seaside town. It has waterfront restaurants, an array of water activities, groves of Banyan trees lining the roadways, a river walk, oceanographic center, reef, and so much more. Stuart is a fantastic town to stop by for a weekend, a week, winter vacation, or for the rest of your life.

Stuart’s Award-Winning Features

Stuart is located just north of Palm Beach. Located on Florida’s Treasure Coast, Stuart reflects old style Florida with a small town quaintness that is reminiscent of the South. Known as a flip-flop kind of town, Stuart is the epitome of a seaside resort town with vistas that lie uninterrupted by high-rises along with gorgeous waterfront views from nearly every direction. Tidy streets that are beautifully landscaped give this town top marks.

Situated on the Atlantic Ocean and nestled between two rivers, Stuart was heralded by Coastal Living for the following features:

  • The Riverwalk: This waterfront boardwalk is built along the St. Lucie River and is one of the top area hangouts for residents and visitors alike. It is a great location to stroll along the water’s edge, enjoy a picnic, and take in a free concert. Music is held on a weekly basis along The Riverwalk all year long!
  • Yearly Street Party: Join neighbors at Stuart’s oldest and best-loved music festival. This all day street party hosts 20 local bands in the historic downtown and along the Riverwalk during August.
  • Landmark: The area’s local landmark is a tribute to everything the coast living offers – freedom, enjoyment, and life. The leaping sailfish was created by local artist Geoffrey C. Smith and replicas are available at his downtown gallery in 12-, 24-, and 60-inches.
  • Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center: An educational and research site this 57-acre oceanographic center offers a network of saltwater tanks filled with sea animals like stingrays, sea turtles, manatees, and so much more. Situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon, there nature trails and hands-on activities for everyone to enjoy.
  • Bathtub Reef: Lying just off the beach, you will always experience something new along Bathtub Reef. From schools of fish and shifting sand to turtle nests, seabirds, and crystal blue-green waters, this is definitely part of what makes Stuart real estate one of the best!

Stuart Real Estate

Anyone interested in turning America’s Happiest Seaside Town of 2016 into their own home should start with a search through the available listings at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty. Life along Florida’s Treasure Coast is undeniably one of the best areas bordering the Atlantic Ocean. Stuart is an undiscovered gem still offering affordable homes for sale. Find them now!

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