Outlining the Inlet
It's hard to imagine a time when the Sebastian Inlet didn't connect the Indian River Lagoon to the Atlantic Ocean. Today's peaceful waters belie the inlet's storied past.
Explore The Area
Flying Wright
Vero Beach justifiably boasts of one of the most active general aviation communities in the nation.
Pickleball Takeover
The sport’s appeal is instantly apparent: Pickleball is fun.
Sunset Saturday Night Concerts
Open-air music festival held on the second Sat. of each month from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
North County Aquatic Center
This family-oriented public pool facility features an activity pool.
Brevard Zoo
This 50-acre community zoo features animals from Florida and around the world.
Indian River County Historical Society
Located in the original Vero Beach railroad station, see displays of county memorabilia, historic artifacts and a miniature railroad.
Riverside Children’s Theatre
The Children’s Theatre has performances, dance instruction, drama classes and events for all ages.
City Of Sebastian Skate Park
The 7,700-square-foot street course skating area is open to the public for skateboards, in-line skates and quad skates.
Fort Drum Crystal Mine
A location to search for fossils and minerals, including ancient calcified marine clam shells with large amber crystals.
Kennedy Space Center
NASA’s launch headquarters features exhibits and hands-on experiences, including guided tours of the launch area and facility and IMAX movies.
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort Character Breakfast
Goofy and Donald greet families and sign autographs at Goofy’s beachfront breakfast in Shutters Restaurant on Saturday mornings.
It Takes a Village
Jay McLaughlin knows something about celebrity. The last time he was featured in a Vero Beach Magazine article in March 2010, we called him a “fashion king.” At the time, the New York-based fashion designer and high-end retail mogul was the “new” news in town thanks to his purchase and renovation of a Vero Beach home and the opening of J. McLaughlin, a women’s clothing store on Ocean Drive.
McKee Botanical Garden
An 18-acre subtropical hammock filled with a diverse collection of plants.
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge
More than 5 miles of foot trails and a boardwalk and observation tower are available for viewing wildlife, photography and interpretive programs.
Indian River Citrus Museum
The museum showcases the area’s grove culture and displays the artifacts, photographs and memorabilia of the pioneers who established the most popular citrus fruit in the world, Indian River grapefruit.
Main Street Vero Beach Farmer’s Market
The weekly farmer’s market features organic plants and flowers, fresh foods, salsas, jams and jellies and more.
Forever Florida
Spread across 4,700 acres, this eco-ranch and wildlife conservation area offers a variety of safaris.
Environmental Learning Center
Located on a 51-acre campus of natural surroundings, from hammocks to salt marshes and mangrove forests
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Featuring exhibits on sea turtles and the barrier island, environmental education program, orientation movies and a ¾-mile foot trail and lagoon kayak launch
