A guide from your hosts
Welcome toThe Zen House
Stuart · Treasure Coast · Florida
A little note from us
We can’t wait to welcome you.
Before you arrive, here are a few of our personal favorites — the places we actually eat, the beaches we love, and easy ways to enjoy Stuart. Think of this as a short list from us, not a tourist directory.
Every name opens in maps
Where we eat
Six places we actually goBerry Fresh Cafe
Casual, easy, and a great way to start a beach day.
Burgers + cold drinksPiranha Pat’s
Our favorite burger place. Exactly right when you want a great burger without making a whole production of dinner.
New Haven-style apizzaFantini’s
Our go-to when pizza is the answer — Connecticut-style apizza plus the Italian standards.
Italian · date nightPepe & Sale
A small Italian wine bistro downtown. Our pick when you want a nicer, more intimate dinner.
Port SalernoDistrict Table & Bar
Chef-driven food, good cocktails, a lively open kitchen. One of our favorites for a real night out.
Palm City · ItalianRistorante Claretta
Family-run fine dining with homemade pasta and a serious Italian wine list. Worth the short drive.
Where we swim
Four beaches — Martin County parking is freeStuart Beach
The easy all-around beach day. Start here if you only pick one.
Lifeguards · showers · parkingJensen Sea Turtle Beach
Wide and open, with the most room to spread out.
Nearshore reefBathtub Beach
Unlike anywhere else nearby — but check conditions before you swim.
Scenery · photosHouse of Refuge
Rocky shoreline and the prettiest stretch on Hutchinson Island. Bring a camera.
Ocean conditions change. Check the flags at the beach and Martin County’s posted conditions — especially at Bathtub Beach.
Where we wander
Downtown StuartBoutiques, restaurants, bars, live music and the waterfront Riverwalk — the easiest way to fill an afternoon when you don’t want much of a plan.
Sunday morning
Market on Main
Every Sunday, year-round, rain or shine along the St. Lucie River at Flagler Park — local makers, growers, artists and live musicians.
Flagler Park ↗Golf + something fun
Sailfish Sands Hitting Bays
Twenty climate-controlled TrackMan bays with food and drinks — boutique, local Topgolf-style fun. Clubs provided for adults and kids.
Sailfish Sands ↗Rain or shine
Back Nine Golf
Four private indoor simulator bays on Federal Highway with courses from around the world. Our answer to an afternoon downpour or August heat.
Back Nine Golf ↗Where we unwind
Our favorite spaOcean Boulevard
Opal Day + Med Spa
Facials, massage and treatments on SE Ocean Blvd, about ten minutes from the house. It’s where we go, and it’s worth planning a slot into your week rather than hoping for a walk-in.
Closed Sunday and Monday. Call ahead — appointments fill.
Opal Day + Med Spa ↗
Have a blast.
Go to the beach · Eat somewhere great
Wander downtown · Have a drink
Play some golf · Relax
And if you find a restaurant, beach, bar or hidden gem you absolutely love, tell us. We’re always looking for new favorites to add to the Zen House list.
We hope you have an amazing stay.
Nick & Christina
The Zen House · Stuart, Florida