Each summer, the beaches of Hobe Sound become the stage for one of nature's most remarkable events. Loggerhead sea turtles — along with green turtles and occasionally leatherbacks — come ashore at night to lay their eggs in the warm Florida sand. These ancient mariners have been making this same journey for millions of years.
The Hobe Sound area, including the protected beaches of Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge, is recognized as one of Florida's most important sea turtle nesting areas. The undeveloped, dark, and quiet beaches here provide ideal conditions for nesting females.
Sea turtles are deeply embedded in the identity of Hobe Sound. You'll find turtle imagery throughout the community — in local art, on signage, and in the names of local businesses that celebrate these iconic animals.
Caring for sea turtles means caring for the beaches they depend on. The community's commitment to preserving Hobe Sound's natural character is, in many ways, a commitment to the turtles themselves.
