Florida Beach Getaways 2008

water AROUND ST. LUCIE INLET Bathtub Beach, Hutchinson Island Jensen Beach Jensen Beach was once known as the “Pineapple Capital of the World” before a combination of deadly freezes, blights and ﬁres destroyed the industry at the turn of the 20th century. The prototype Old Florida beach town, it has a one-story main street (Jensen Beach Boulevard), a roundabout and a handful of good (and unpretentious) restaurants including Conchy Joe’s (on the water) and 11 Maple Street (gourmet in an Old Florida house). The town, which sits on the land side of the Intracoastal Waterway, is home to many local restaurants. Just up Indian River Drive, the town’s most famous eatery is the Dolphin Bar and Shrimp House, a seafood house boasting a spectacular river view. Known for years as Frances Langford’s Outrigger, it was a motel court and restaurant run by Langford, a 1940s and 50s-era movie star best known as Bob Hope’s sidekick. Conservation-minded Langford lived in the town for more than 50 years before her death in 2005. Ask any local, and he or she will tell of Langford’s generosity and then send you to nearby Frances Langford Park, which has baseball diamonds, a playground and ﬁtness trails. Not only does the restaurant have photographs from Langford’s Hollywood career, but patrons waiting for a table can have a look at her vintage ﬁshing reels. To visit Jensen Beach’s oceanside beauty, head out on the causeway to Hutchinson Island. Beach lovers frequent Sea Turtle Beach, a wide, sandy beach named for the loggerhead and green turtles that lay their eggs there in late spring. Heading south on Hutchinson Island, you’ll come across Bathtub Beach, which is popular with families because a coral reef protects the shore and keeps the waves to a minimum. Jensen Beach hangs onto its history and uses it to its advantage. Even though the pineapple industry collapsed by 1920, the pineapple is a permanent part of the town’s identity. The annual Pineapple Festival (complete with the crowning of Miss Pineapple) is held each November and remains Jensen Beach’s deﬁning community event. FLORIDA FAMILY TREASURE Some of the sweetest family memories are found in Indian River County. And finding them here is easy. Don’t let another minute slip away. Come play. IndianRiverChamber.com 772.567.3491 Reader Response 7 SEBASTIAN VERO BEACH FELLSMERE 14 VISITFLORIDA.com/beaches http://IndianRiverChamber.com http://IndianRiverChamber.com http://VISITFLORIDA.com/beaches http://VISITFLORIDA.com/beaches

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Florida Beach Getaways 2008 Contents Shorts: Sea Schools, Beach Events Travel File: Boat Tours Books: On the Water Deals: Seasonal Florida List: Lifeguard Stands Water: St. Lucie Inlet Key Biscayne Redington Beach Others: Ad Index Others: Florida Map Looking Back: Casinos

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