Vero Beach - Atlantic Coast Family Favorite
An ideal place to call home for those looking for a combination of undeveloped beaches, affluent neighborhoods and upscale lifestyle.
A few resorts and hotels push up here and there, but the resort community of Orchid Island is a gem and relatively unknown sanctuary.
Restaurants
Bono's Pit Bar-B-Q
For a bit of fun and something unusual but delightful, this authentic southern styled BBQ eatery (well known in Jacksonville) is as much about serving up delicious food as it is about providing a "genuine, down-home" experience: "If you don't see a Pit, it ain't Legit". Order the sweet tea, avoid the turkey. 1500 US 1.
Places to Stay
The Vero Beach Hotel and Spa
With the exception of an onerous 14-day cancellation penalty and forced valet parking, this Oceanfront, totally up to date, well appointed resort hotel with about 100 units (some suites with kitchens available), ad a surprisingly helpful staff is as close to perfect as one would imagine. Impeded or lack of ocean vistas with most room selections can be a disappointment to some. Ample restaurant offerings nearby if you tire of on-site dining. 3500 Ocean Drive.
Disney's Vero Beach Resort
This Florida themed resort sits on a beautiful Atlantic beach about 7 miles north of Vero Beach and is surrounded by dunes and sea grass. Laid back and family oriented it is unique by way of the absence of animated characters. 9250 Island Grove Terrace.
Attractions
McLarty Treasure Museum
North on A1A just before Sebastian Inlet, this small museum brings out the treasure hunter in everyone. The unforeseen hurricane that destroyed much of the 1715 Spanish Plate Fleet heading to Spain is represented here in the form of artifacts, treasure, and other salvaged goodies. The museum also gives details and accounts as to what's involved in a modern day salvage operation. For only a buck, you can get those treasure hunting wheels turning inside your head. South end of Sebastian Inlet State Park.
Local Resources
Indian River Chamber of Commerce
1146 21st Street, Suite 2 in Vero Beach.
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