Traveling south to Miami we needed a stop for the usual restroom break as well as get out and walk…read morea bit and stretch. This restaurant has all the above and actually a very nice area to walk around to different little pavilions that you can stop in at. There's a vending machine area, of course for Soto's drinks and even ice cream. The bathrooms all seem to be fairly well maintained although definitely not the newest bathrooms among the rest stops. Unfortunately there's a fair number of no pet signs around the restroom area, but there is a dog walk area at either end of the restrooms, so definitely not restricted from the standpoint of being able to stop with your pets if you need to get out with them as well.

This is a basic rest area, not very modern, not full of fun things to do or to buy, but it's pretty…read morelarge. When you walk in there's a big atrium in the center of the building that houses men and women's restrooms on BOTH sides...so you get to choose...and each one of them is really large.....so this is one of the rest areas with more stalls if you come in a large bus for example.... At the very back there are some vending machines....outside the building there are some picnic tables scattered around. Overall a nice, old fashioned rest area.

It's kind of early to post, but Im just about finished resting, here. There's no time but the…read morepresent. Had a nice time here. There was plenty of parking. Parking lot was immaculately clean and coincidentally so were the bathrooms. My humble opinion., which is the whole purpose of this app, this is one of the best rest areas if you are taking 95. I was able to get adequate rest stretch out my legs for a bit procure some snacks for the road and get in some shut eye. It was a safe environment and stopping here was a smart choice.

When you need a road trip break it's comforting to know that a 24 hour rest stop is sprinkled every…read more43 minutes or so down I 95. I prefer the food court style rest area of the turnpike but these work too in a pinch. When you enter the rest stop, cars go to the front and trucks to the back. This rest stop is located northbound in Martin County at mile marker 106 in Palm City. It is typical of the kind you find on I-95. You have clean bathrooms, covered picnic tables, and vending machines. People who need to walk their dogs can do so in a designated area. I do enjoy paying a visit to the vending machines. They now take debit cards instead of just coins and the prices for items are still reasonable. You can get a variety of candy bars, cookies, chips, ice cream, and pop as well as a hot cup of coffee. This rest stop has plenty of clean bathrooms which is a big plus. Near the rest areas is the usual bulletin boards featuring a map and missing kids. While I-95 rest stops are basic they get the job done so you can get back on the road quickly and on to better places.

A pretty good travel plaza with a wide spread of places to grand some food from. They have an anti…read moreAnne's as well as a Wendy's and Dunkin. They also have a pizza place but anytime I'm there the line is insanely massive. It was a nice easy time to find parking and when I got inside the place was insanely clean. The bathrooms could've definitely used a better cleaning because it was a little dirty and dingy in there... The food prices ay the Wendy's I stopped at were decent but what stinks is they don't offer any of the combo meals. Everything here is al la carte which makes sense so they can make more money. The staff was friendly (for the most part) and the place was clean. There was an insane amount of spots to sit and eat and everything was clean table wise. This is my go to stop when I'm on the turnpike and it will continue to be!

Most rest stops are usually hit or miss. Fort Pierce was pretty busy for an early weekday morning…read more It had minimal parking. The interior was clean but the Dunkin Donuts had a long line. It wasn't worth being late to my destination to wait in the line. I skipped the coffee and pressed on. Florida's roads are getting packed sooner and staying this way all day. It's almost impossible to see a time of day when there isn't traffic. The infrastructure on the roads isn't supporting the recent population growth. There's been an increase in population plus tourists and the usual snow birds who live in the areas. It's getting noticeably bad. The state's going to have to budget to improve these things for safety reasons. The service stations aren't what they used to be. Fort Pierce was renovated but it still has long wait times. It was not convenient.

Let's talk about the unexpected excellence that is the Port St. Lucie Service Plaza…read more You know how you usually brace yourself before pulling into a service plaza? Yeah... don't. This one smells amazing the second the doors slide open. Not industrial cleaner. Not fried mystery air. Just fresh, clean, and weirdly comforting. The bathrooms? Impeccable is honestly underselling it. Bright lighting, spotless floors, fully stocked, no weird vibes. It feels maintained, not just "managed." And the food -- why is it actually good-good? Not "I'm hungry so this works." I mean flavorful, fresh, and satisfying. The kind of stop where you finish your meal and think, "Okay wait... that was kind of elite for a highway break." The whole place feels intentional -- clean lines, easy layout, quick in-and-out without chaos. It's giving "rest stop rebrand." Port St. Lucie Service Plaza, you exceeded expectations and then some. 10/10. No edits.

We were heading back from Lake Wales to Palm Beach Gardens, and this was the last service stop…read morebefore reaching our destination on the turnpike. The Port St. Lucie Service Plaza on Florida's Turnpike is a 24/7 travel hub that offers everything a traveler needs. It features food options like Dunkin', Burger King, and Villa Italian, along with pet areas, EV charging stations, ample parking, and clean restrooms. The service plaza is perfectly designed for traveler convenience, providing fuel, snacks, and a place to rest. This was exactly what I was seeking during a long drive. Located conveniently on the median of the turnpike, it's a fairly large and well-maintained location. The facility is clean, and the staff is friendly and helpful, making it an ideal stop for anyone on a long journey.

The town of Sewall's Point is located on Sewall's Peninsula which was named for Henry Sewall who…read moreonce owned it. Sewall came to the area with his wife in 1889. He built a home, a post office, and a dock that everyone who was traveling the Indian River north or south stopped at. During the turn of the century settlers came to the area and built homes out of salvaged lumber from shipwrecks. In the 1940's trailer parks started popping up in the area. In response to the development, the Sewall's Point Association was created in the 1950's to control the zoning on the peninsula and keep it a residential community. Efforts were led by Dr. Elvin Killheffer who became the towns first mayor when the town of Sewall Point received it's charter on June 12, 1957. At 3 and a 1/2 miles long and 1/3 mile wide, the town situated between the St. Lucie River and the Indian River Lagoon might be easy to miss. 850 homes make up the town, 150 of which are waterfront making it one of the most desired communities in Martin County. One block has restaurants and businesses and the rest of the town is residential streets. The town has 13 employees, mainly police and the building department. The town hall is located across the street from the only park, Sewall's Commons. Houses that have deeper water docks can sell for $10 million although older homes from the 1970's can be had for around $300,000. Today 80 percent of the town residents live there full time and many are young professionals and families. Residents of Sewall's Point enjoy close proximity to the beach, good schools, and a low crime rate making it one of the premier communities in the Treasure Coast.

The prices are a good 20-30 cents over, the lady behind the register was emotionally unstable and…read moreincapable of calculating change, or remembering what you told her just seconds before; and you are greeted by a series of vulgar bumper stickers as you walk into the store. I stopped here to change it up and give a new gas station a chance, but I strongly recommend for others not to bother. Aside from being brand new, there are no redeeming qualities. The St. Lucie Blvd exit is four miles north and the turnpike rest area another three miles from that. They are much better options for gas in every way.

It's sad that the neighborhood gas station is such a rip off! No prices on products and I just…read morebought a gallon of milk for $6.99. This gas station has always been high long before Covid and prices went up. You lost my business.

This is a rest stop gas station at port Saint Lucy on the turnpike so expect to be paying very high…read moreprices.

Returning from the cruise port I stopped at this Shell off mile marker 145 for a fill-up and a…read morestretch the legs break. Gas pumps were working fine, not the cleanest and the price had already climbed above $3.60 a gallon. The inside was a bit dirty & cluttered as usual and could use a lot of attention, but it served its purpose as a road stop. Nothing outstanding, but gets the job done when you need fuel on the go. This location will save you the headache from having to navigate any exits, the red-lights and traffic you cant see until you in the mist of it all.

Staff were very nice and cool pool. But the owners are clearly not putting money into this aging…read moreproperty. One of the two elevators was completely broken and the other one worked only sometimes. Door handles were broken. Walls are thin and it is a party crowd that stays here. Got woken up at 2 am with people screaming in the halls. The water in the shower often stopped flowing mid shower. And they charge you a 29 night junk fee for amenities, but this isn't a resort, closer to a motel. The marriott brand has gotten really bad, I need to stop getting ripped of this greedy brand.

Wow, so there is no food at the hotel and nothing nearby aside from a Cracker Barrel, there is no…read morebar, no food like in the photos and descriptions, nothing but a stale popcorn machine, pay a little more and stay in town, I won't make this mistake again.

Our next family adventure take us Home2 Suites by Hilton located in Stuart with a category of 4.6…read moreand more than 470, this place was on my list for a long time.I have to say that this hotel impressed me. New construction, the decor is impressive, eye-catching, colorful, and perfectly designed for this type of business, so that customers feel at home when they leave their homes and come on vacation to the Home2 Suites by Hilton chain. The customer service was the best at check-in, Marcia, and at check-out, Paula. Thanks to them, my stay was perfectly unforgettable, and I look forward to returning. The room they gave us was super spacious and comfortable. Breakfast is included and it is really worth it since the people who serve you are excellent hosts. The breakfast is complete and has all the options you could want according to your appetite. High recommend place if come to stuart and port saint Lucie for a few days.

Great space, amenities, and breakfast but housekeeping can do better as you see in the photos...We…read moredid have a great stay but the lack of housekeeping upon arriving to our room left us with giving this less stars and left us wondering if it was even cleaned/disinfected to begin with. Beds are more on the firm side, pool and deck was great as well. The only issue was the cleanliness of the room which was disappointing and when we asked for the daily housekeeping it had to be added to the schedule so we skipped it since we were only there a few days.

Owner really cares about his property. Old Florida charm has been preserved. Private retreat in the…read moremiddle of downtown Stuart

We have become frequent visitors at this beautiful historic inn. The rooms/suites are quaint, well…read moreappointed and clean. The staff is friendly and helpful. The location is ideal as the inn is walking distance to restaurants, shops, bars and the riverfront. It is locally owned and managed, and the owners are frequently on site. They care about their guests and it shows in the details all around the inn. We will definitely be back.