Tiger Shores Beach is one of several free beaches north of the Elliot Museum. This beach is north of Stuart Beach and south of Virginia Forrest Beach. The beaches on this end of Hutchinson Island tend to be less crowded than those south of the Elliot Museum near Gilberts Bar. Over here you are more likely to find parking at the beaches on but there aren't restrooms or lifeguards. There is however a shower and benches. This beach is popular with swimmers, anglers, and even treasure hunters. In the 1970's a local surfer discovered cannons in the water off the beach. Researchers believe they may belong to a Spanish ship carrying gold that wrecked off the beach in a hurricane in 1715. From the parking lot you follow the trail nestled between condos up the sand dune through coastal vegetation to the white sandy beach. There were a number of sea turtle nests roped off among the sun bathers. Even if you don't end up finding a piece of eight the calm clear waters and unspoiled natural beauty make this a good choice if you are looking for a more secluded beach experience. read more

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Public beach with its own parking lot. All parking is free and was safe. Located on Hutchinson Island in Stuart, FL. This is the Treasure Coast! Parking lot has a beach shower and foot shower. Dogs allowed on beach, leashed. People were NOT following this rule when I visited. Extremely rude and annoying, especially on the beach! Water can be a bit rough and no lifeguards, so I recommend only for strong swimmers. Beach is pretty but not super wide. Not sure about tides? I visited in early afternoon and you can see how it looked then from my pictures. read more