Dockside Journal

News & local guides

Aerial view of Hutchinson Island, the turquoise Atlantic surf along one shore and the Indian River Lagoon along the other

Resort

Escape Winter: Why Hutchinson Island Is One of Florida’s Best-Kept Secrets

Room refreshes, dock upgrades and the season ahead.

September 20, 2026

A historic wooden lifesaving station and watchtower on the rocky Hutchinson Island shoreline, with the beach and breaking surf beyond

Local Guide

Looking for a Waterfront Hotel in Fort Pierce? First, Discover South Hutchinson Island

Our shortlist for guests staying on the water.

September 20, 2026

A brown pelican gliding low over open water with its wings fully spread

Marina

The Florida Winter Getaway You Haven’t Heard About: A 3-Day Guide to Fort Pierce and Hutchinson Island

Tides, transient slips and the run out to the reef.

September 20, 2026