Sewalls Point Florida Map

About Sewalls Point, Florida

Sewalls Point is a locality in Martin County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,240. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Sewalls Point is located at 27.1995°N, 80.2023°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 34996.

Sewalls Point rests at the southeastern edge of Florida, a slender finger of land reaching into the Atlantic. It lies 4.5 miles east-north-east of Palm City, FL (from Palm City, FL: bearing 61°T), and is situated 3.1 miles east of Stuart. Here, the air carries the perpetual, salt-tinged breath of the ocean, a constant, low murmur against the rustle of cabbage palms and the gentle sigh of sea oats. The landscape is a study in soft horizons, where the pale sand of the shoreline surrenders to the shimmering expanse of the St. Lucie River and the vast, blue indifference of the sea. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, spills across the scattered, pastel-hued homes and manicured lawns with a liquid gold, casting long shadows that soften the edges of this coastal enclave. The very ground seems to hold a quiet moisture, a subtle dampness that speaks of its proximity to water, a constant reminder of the dynamic forces that shape this peninsula. The history of Sewalls Point is intrinsically tied to its maritime character, a legacy that echoes in the quiet hum of pleasure boats and the occasional glint of a fishing lure on the water. Once a more rugged, untamed stretch, its development gained momentum with the advent of accessible transportation and the growing allure of Florida's sun-drenched coast. While no grand industries define its present economy, Sewalls Point thrives on the quieter pursuits of a coastal lifestyle – tourism, charter fishing, and the steady, unassuming business of providing a tranquil haven for its residents. The distinctive rhythm of life here is dictated by the tides and the seasons, a gentle ebb and flow that contrasts with the hurried pace of more urban centers. It’s a place where the past feels less like a monument and more like a whisper carried on the sea breeze, a subtle undercurrent to the present.

About This Sewalls Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sewalls Point, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 27.199493, -80.202268. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Sewalls Point and Martin County.

Detailed location data for Sewalls Point includes the ZIP code (34996), telephone area code (239), county seat of Martin County (Stuart), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Sewalls Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.