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.
Maison Martinique Restaurant
This Classic French cuisine with a Caribbean splash restaurant is located within the Caribbean Court Hotel features. The setting exudes warmth and is quite appealing. 1605 South Ocean Blvd. within the Caribbean Court Boutique Hotel.
Ocean Grill
Sitting on the Vero Beach sands is the ever-popular and highly acclaimed Ocean Grill. While many beachfront restaurants owe their success their location and not the food, The Ocean Grill is the rare exception - a stellar find. Unbeatable views and seafood so fresh you might think the chef just went out and caught your dinner to order. 1050 Seton Plaza - at the terminus of SR 60.
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.
Aquarius Oceanfront Resort
This motel styled property of 26 units features an oceanfront setting with many units featuring kitchens or kitchenettes. Heated outdoor pool. 1526 South Ocean Drive.
The Caribbean Court Boutique Hotel
Sits across the street from the beach, but recent renovations to this two-storied complex of just 18 units have met with much enthusiasm from guests. 1601 South Ocean Drive.
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.
Sebastian Inlet State Park
This important waterway is the only outlet for the Indian River and Intracoastal Waterway between Cape Canaveral and Fort Pierce - a distance of some 70 miles. The man-made jetty that protects the inlet from erosion makes for some of the best surfing along Florida's Atlantic coast. Numerous activities including snorkeling and diving as well as walking and hiking trails let visitors discover this 900 acre preserve. North on A1A - about 15 miles north of Vero Beach downtown.
Local Resources
Indian River Chamber of Commerce
1146 21st Street, Suite 2 in Vero Beach.
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