Jensen Beach, tucked into Florida's east coast between Fort Pierce and West Palm Beach, is an enchanting oceanfront destination that allures buyers with its small-town charm. Once known as the "Pineapple Capital of the World,” annually shipping over one million boxes of pineapples during the nineteenth century, this quaint Old Florida beach town still holds to its founding values, with its Jensen Beach Pineapple Festival held each year. One of the largest festivals in the region and one of the few remaining street festivals in South Florida, this weekend-long festivity salutes the town’s rich cultural heritage, speaking to the pineapple’s ingrained symbol of hospitality.
And living up to this hallmark of warmth and generosity, Jensen Beach has grown into a mecca of major shopping centers, numerous specialty stores, and unusual boutiques, making it the epicenter of retail on the Treasure Coast. Residents can visit Treasure Coast Square, a traditional indoor mall with an exterior Lifestyle Center, which is home to more than 100 commercial storefronts, including Macy's, Dillard's, Old Navy, Victoria's Secret, Express, and Francesca's Collections, as well as a newly renovated Regal 16 Cinemas theater. In addition, an eclectic array of dynamic boutiques line Jensen Beach with brick-and-mortar shops such as Salty Kai Beach Boutique, Kirk’s Dive & Surf Jensen Beach, and Cowabunga Surf and Sport. However, what Jensen Beach is most known for is its spectacular fine dining, earning a five-star reputation for its seafood-intensive culinary creations. Tin Fin, New England Fish Market, Sauder’s Landing, The Magic Oyster, Kyle G’s Prime Seafood, Conchy Joe’s Seafood Restaurant, Crawdaddy’s, Dolphin Bar & Shrimp House, Red Lobster, Drift Kitchen & Bar and Pietro’s On The River are some of the top seafood restaurants in the area serving up an abundance of fresh catch, oysters and of course lobster.
A family-friendly neighborhood, there is a profusion of attractions to enjoy, fit for children of all ages. The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast is the perfect place to explore and learn through hands-on activities. But the heart of Jensen Beach rests on the water with an array of activities like boating, sailing, fishing, skiing, surfing, and scuba diving. Jensen Beach also attracts several species of endangered sea turtles during nesting seasons, lending its main public beach the name Jensen Sea Turtle Beach, which is located on Hutchinson Island. The quintessential space to enjoy everlasting summer, Jensen Beach’s sunny and sandy beaches are picture-perfect, making it a top destination to surf, lounge, and explore.
For those looking to live the maritime lifestyle, there is no better place to invest in real estate than Jensen Beach, attracting a wide range of young professionals, families, and seniors. Buyers will find that a considerable amount of Jensen Beach’s real estate borders the Indian River. However, there is also a wealth of homes and condominiums off the Atlantic Ocean featuring beautiful panoramic views of the coastline with direct access to the beach. And for avid golfers, residents can find several renowned golf courses nearby in the communities of Stuart and Palm City.
Jensen Beach is centrally located, approximately 55 minutes from the Palm Beach International Airport, 2 hour and 5 minutes from Miami and 2 hours and 15 minutes from Orlando. Award-winning public schools are minutes in reach including Clark Advanced Learning Center, Jensen Beach High School, Stuart Middle School and Felix A. Williams Elementary School.
23,094 people live in Jensen Beach, where the median age is 58.5 and the average individual income is $50,102. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Jensen Beach, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Seabreeze Food Store, Mac Meals SOFLO, and Parlor Sweets & Treats.
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| Dining | 2.98 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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| Dining | 3.93 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.87 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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| Beauty | 3.25 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Jensen Beach has 11,235 households, with an average household size of 2.05. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Jensen Beach do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 23,094 people call Jensen Beach home. The population density is 1,411.52 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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