Palmetto Dunes Recreation
Athletics: Golf and Tennis
54 Holes of championship golf abound in the Palmetto Dunes community. Spread over three courses, golfers enjoy the challenges presented by the George Fazio, Arthur Hills, and Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront—renovated n 2002—courses.
The Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center boasts 25 courts. 23 are clay and two are prime Nova ProBounce, with eight of the courts lighted at night, and instructors offer private lessons and adult/junior clinics. Since 1975, Tennis Magazine has ranked the center among the top 50 in the nation.
Shelter Cove Harbour
Shelter Cove Harbour, bordering Palmetto Dunes on the west, offers canoeing, deep-sea fishing, sailing, and numerous additional water sports. The marina on Broad Creek is also accessible from the Atlantic; these 15.5 acres contain 170 boat slips for 120-ft boats. The Ship’s Store sells marine supplies, fishing tackle and gear, and upscale clothing brands including shoes, sunglasses, and hats. Shopping, dining, entertainment, bike paths, and three miles of Atlantic beach create many activities for residents and vacationers alike. Over 11 miles of connecting lagoon systems are great for kayaking and guided tours, which are offered on a complementary basis by the community’s naturalist.
