Port St. Lucie is a city in St. Lucie County, and with around 171,000 residents it is the 9th largest city in the State of Florida. Until the late 1950s, Port St. Lucie was mostly uninhabited and had only a fishing camp, a few farms and a couple of lonely businesses. Today, Port St. Lucie is a thriving town that people are proud to call home; a place to live, learn, work and play. Strategically placed on Florida's east coast, 50 miles north of West Palm Beach and halfway between Miami and Orlando, Port St. Lucie lies close to a number of world-renowned attractions and cities. The perpetually sunny weather and gorgeous nature makes the city a popular tourist destination, and for those who are lucky, a paradise to call home. The city boasts a top-rated park system and acclaimed golf courses, along an unspoiled river. Port St. Lucie's beautiful landscape and its growing arts and performance community has allowed the city to grow and thrive in recent years, and today it attracts a vibrant mix of people from all over the country and the world. There is plenty to do in Port St. Lucie, ranging from great restaurants and amazing shopping to sports and outdoor recreation. Listen to the cheering crowd when New York Mets play at the Tradition Field, hike the Woodstork and Oak Hammock Park Nature Trails or go fishing in the clean city river. You might go for some horseback riding along St. Lucie County Beach, or take a stroll on the boardwalk along the river at the Veterans Park at Rivergate whatever you feel like for the day, Port St. Lucie has you covered.