Life on Florida's Treasure Coast edge

Wide stretches of public sand along Jupiter's Atlantic shore, with lifeguarded beach parks, clear water and room to spread out for the day. Beach essentials are provided at the home.

A family favourite on the Jupiter Inlet, with a calm, shallow lagoon for little swimmers, a guarded ocean beach, picnic pavilions and front-row views of boats heading out to sea.

A long stretch of Jupiter's beach where well-behaved dogs are welcome off the leash. Bring a towel for the car ride home.

A long fishing pier with a guarded beach beside it. Fish for a small fee, or simply walk out over the water for sunrise.

A quieter beach park between Juno Beach and Jupiter, with dune crossovers, shade and picnic tables.

A guarded beach on Jupiter Island with a near-shore rock reef that's popular for snorkelling on calm days, plus a short trail on the Intracoastal side.

A neighbourhood park within walking distance of the home, with playgrounds, basketball courts and sand volleyball courts.

An oceanfront park with a guarded beach on one side and shaded nature trails, playgrounds and picnic areas on the other.

Paddle the Loxahatchee River, Florida's first federally designated Wild and Scenic River, or follow miles of trails by bike, on foot or on horseback.

A waterfront walkway along the Intracoastal and the Loxahatchee, linking parks, restaurants and Harbourside Place. Lovely at sunset.

Sandy scrub trails beside the Intracoastal, home to gopher tortoises and wading birds.

A long stretch of undeveloped beach, a nature centre and kayaking on the calm waters of Lake Worth Cove.

A Nature Conservancy preserve on Jupiter Island known for its rugged limestone shoreline, where waves can send spray high into the air at high tide.

Protected beach and scrub on Jupiter Island, and an important nesting beach for sea turtles.

Over 10,000 acres of pine flatwoods and river habitat, with kayaking and boat tours on the Loxahatchee, hiking and biking trails, and the hilltop Hobe Mountain observation tower.

Kayak and paddleboard rentals and guided paddling tours around Jupiter's rivers and waterways.

On the Intracoastal by the US-1 bridge, with public boat ramps, a small beach and picnic areas.

One of Florida's best-known shore snorkelling and dive spots. Time your visit for high tide for the clearest water.

A long-running marina at the Palm Beach Inlet with sport-fishing charters, a waterfront restaurant and fish-feeding off the docks.

A public 18-hole course a few minutes from the home, with an easygoing, local feel.

A public 18-hole championship course in Abacoa, close to the ballpark and Town Center.

A public par-3 course by the ocean, quick to play and ideal for families or a relaxed round.

A Jack Nicklaus signature course owned by the village and open to the public.

The City of Palm Beach Gardens' public course, set among natural wetlands.

Several resort courses, including the Champion course that hosts the PGA Tour's Cognizant Classic every winter.

Florida's favourite supermarket: groceries, bakery, deli subs and a pharmacy.

Another nearby Publix, handy on the way to Abacoa and the beaches to the south.

Fresh produce, bulk foods and healthy groceries.

Groceries plus everything else you forgot to pack.

Budget-friendly groceries for stocking the kitchen for the week.

A smaller gourmet grocer with prepared foods, a great butcher counter and bakery.

Natural and organic groceries, hot bar and bakery.

Snacks, flowers, frozen favourites and wine.

A free outdoor market on Sundays (10am to 2pm) at the Riverwalk under the Indiantown Road bridge: produce, baked goods, crafts and sometimes live music. Dogs welcome.

One of the area's biggest farmers markets, Sundays 8am to 1pm in season (from October) at Palm Beach Gardens City Hall.

A walkable town centre beside the ballpark, with restaurants, cafés and shops around a central green. Guests often mention Downtown Abacoa as an easy evening out.

Waterfront dining, boutique shopping and nightlife on the Intracoastal Waterway, with a boardwalk and regular outdoor events.

An open-air, island-style restaurant under the trees on the Loxahatchee River, with live music on many nights.

A laid-back tiki bar on the Jupiter Inlet with live music and views of the lighthouse.

An upscale indoor mall with department stores, dozens of shops and restaurants. Good on a rainy day.

An open-air centre with restaurants, shops and a cinema.

A sea turtle hospital and education centre on Juno Beach where you can see patients recovering and learn about Florida's marine life.

A wildlife hospital and sanctuary where you can see native Florida animals along shaded trails.

A professional regional theatre staging musicals and plays through the season.

A gallery and art school in Tequesta with changing exhibitions.

A free eco-discovery centre on the water. On cool winter days, manatees gather in the warm water right below the observation deck.

Water slides, a lazy river and wave pool. Open seasonally, so check dates before you go.

A lush tropical zoo with animals from Florida and the Americas.

A drive-through safari where you can see the animals from your car, plus a walk-through park.

The red brick lighthouse first lit in 1860 overlooks the Jupiter Inlet. Climb the tower for views over the inlet, the Loxahatchee River and the ocean, then explore the museum and grounds.

Spring training home of the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals, plus minor league baseball through the summer. Catch a game and walk over to Abacoa for dinner.