Is Holiday Pines safe?
Fort Pierce, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Holiday Pines as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Holiday Pines
“Go. Holiday Pines is a quiet, primarily residential suburban community in northern Fort Pierce that is significantly safer and calmer than the urban core. While it offers few tourist attractions within its borders, it is a stable, low-crime neighborhood suitable for visiting friends or family.”
About the area
Holiday Pines is an established single-family residential development situated in northern St. Lucie County near the Lakewood Park area. Defined by quiet suburban loops, mature pine trees, and minimal through traffic, the neighborhood features modest mid-century to 1990s ranch-style homes. It functions primarily as a peaceful bedroom community with quick highway and commercial corridor access nearby.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Residential
- Pine-Treed
Walking and biking in Holiday Pines
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes within the subdivision or public bike-share stations, though low-speed residential streets are safe for casual riding.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Substantially lower violent and property crime rates than central Fort Pierce
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering neighborhood stability
- Quiet streets with virtually no late-night commercial disruption
Cons
- Almost completely car-dependent with minimal internal commercial amenities
- Limited street lighting along some interior residential streets at night
- Proximity to higher-crime pockets in wider St. Lucie County requires standard situational awareness
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets of Holiday Pines, though occasional transient activity can be observed along the commercial stretches of nearby US-1.
What Holiday Pines is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe with residents walking dogs and heading out for morning commutes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with light local traffic and standard suburban daytime routines.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Settled and secure as families return home and street activity winds down.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and deserted with minimal lighting, but generally low in criminal activity.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is extremely limited; Area Transit (ART) operates route 1 along US-1 to the east, but there is no direct rail or BRT service within walking distance.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with wide residential driveways and ample street parking throughout the neighborhood without meters.
Things to do in Holiday Pines
- Enjoy a peaceful morning walk or jog through the quiet, tree-lined residential loops
- Take a short drive east to the Indrio Savannahs Preserve for nature trails and birdwatching
- Visit the nearby Spanish Lakes Fairways Golf Village for a round of public golf
Local favorites
- Lakeside Grill · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (320)A relaxed neighborhood dining spot nearby offering classic burgers, sandwiches, and comfort fare.
- Uncle Ernie's Cafe · Breakfast & Brunch · 4.6★ (480)Popular local diner serving hearty breakfast platters and fresh coffee just outside the neighborhood.
- Indrio Marketplace · Convenience & Grocer · 4.2★ (95)Convenient local stop for everyday essentials, snacks, and quick beverages along the main corridor.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.