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Hobe Sound, FL

Hobe Sound is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Martin County, Florida, United States, located along Florida's Treasure Coast. The population was 13,163 at the 2020 census, up from 11,521 in 2010.

Hobe Sound is located in southeastern Martin County at 27°04′36″N 80°08′31″W. It is an exurban area near the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 25 miles (40 km) north of West Palm Beach and 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Stuart. It stretches along the coast between Port Salerno to the north and Jonathan Dickinson State Park to the south. To the east, across South Jupiter Narrows, is Jupiter Island. Hobe Sound Public Beach, within the town of Jupiter Island, is one of Martin County's four guarded beaches.

Hobe Sound is the anglicized form of the name of a village of the Jaega, a Native American group that lived in the area before European settlement. The Spanish recorded the village name as "Jobe" or "Jove". Jonathan Dickinson, whose party was shipwrecked near the town in 1696, spelled the name of the village "Hoe-bey".

Parts of Hobe Sound were included in the 12,000-acre (49 km²) Gomez grant given by Spain to Don Eusebio in 1815. In 1821, Gomez sold 8,000 acres (32 km²), including Jupiter Island, to Joseph Delespine for $1 per acre.

Health and wellness take center stage in Hobe Sound, with several facilities dedicated to promoting a healthy community. The Spa at PGA National Resort offers a variety of massages including Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, and aromatherapy massages, in addition to other spa treatments. Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island provides a range of massage therapies including their signature "Heaven in a Hammock" massage, deep tissue massage, and reflexology. LA Fitness offers a variety of fitness equipment, group fitness classes, personal training services, and amenities like pools and saunas. 24-Hour Fitness provides a range of fitness equipment, group exercise classes, personal training options, and amenities such as steam rooms and whirlpools. Anytime Fitness offers 24/7 access to its facilities, a variety of workout equipment, personal training services, and virtual classes. Planet Fitness is known for its affordable membership options and offering cardio and strength equipment, group fitness classes, and a judgment-free atmosphere.

Top sites in Hobe Sound, FL are Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge, and Hobe Sound Nature Center.

Population: 14,313 (2023). ZIP codes: 33455, 33475. Area code: 772. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Area: 7.72 sq mi (20.00 km²).

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What is the Hobe Sound, FL known for?

Unique in so many ways, Hobe Sound sits in the most environmentally sensitive area of southeastern Martin County. Here you can discover an understated elegance. With its collection of antique shops, funky eateries, art galleries, and nature parks, Hobe Sound embodies the definition of small beach town charm.

Does Hobe Sound, FL have a downtown area?

Take a naturalist-guided tour to deepen your experience and learn about Florida's nature and the abundant wildlife inhabiting the area. Need a place to find fun souvenirs and memorabilia? Downtown has something for everyone: delightful shops, specialty stores, and charming boutiques!

Does Hobe Sound, FL have a beach?

Take the scenic drive east on SE Bridge Rd through the tree canopy and end up at the Hobe Sound Public Beach Park. This guarded beach is a great spot for you to soak up the sun. Visit the beach and enjoy a day with family and friends.

Sources

Martin County

Wikipedia

Discover Martin

The Spa at PGA National Resort

Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

LA Fitness

24-Hour Fitness

Anytime Fitness

Planet Fitness

Jonathan Dickinson State Park

Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge

Hobe Sound Nature Center

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