Area Information:
Vero Beach area is an ideal getaway located on Florida's Treasure Coast. Popularly known as the Gateway to the Tropics, experience a wonderful family vacation or a romantic getaway in this naturally beautiful and peaceful beach town area. With its colorful abundance of foliage containing hibiscus, and bougainvilleas, swaying palms, ancient oak trees, and pine forests, you'll fill right in the middle of the tropics. Plus, Vero Beach was acclaimed as the Best Small Town in Florida & 12th in the Nation and is named one of The 100 Best Art Towns in America! So many nearby beautiful beaches for you to explore including South Beach Park which will leave you in awe with its immaculate soft sands and emerald green water. Family friendly Jaycee Beach Park is a grassy park with a big play area for children. Conn Beach is filled with people who love to be on the boardwalk. And for those surf lovers, Riomar Beach is a popular big-wave spot.
More to See & Do:
This area offers everything from collecting shells on the sand and laying out in the sand to swimming, scuba diving, boating, fishing, and fun-filled water sports. For those whom want to delve away from the beaches, kayak through the Indian River or go deep sea or sports fishing in the Atlantic Ocean and Indian River.
There are many fun loving land activities in Vero Beach as well. Located on a barrier island, it's an hour and a halfs drive southeast of Walt Disney World. Tee off at any one of the fabulous golf courses that allow for all levels of play. Enjoy bird and wildlife watching along the Indian River. Stroll through the McKee Botanical Gardens and be sure to visit Visit Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge. For a more refined evening adventure enjoy watching world class performances at the Riverside Theater and Vero Beach Theatre Guild.
Fun for the Whole Family:
Picnic with your family at any of the number of parks in Vero Beach, and while at the park, play some sports such as baseball, tennis or basketball, or watch your little tikes play in the playground. All will enjoy a visit to the Mel Fisher Treasure Museum, which is filled with gold and precious stones from the 1715 fleet and Spanish galleon Atocha, which sank off Key West in 1622. Visit Dodgertown, and see the Holman Stadium -- Vero Beach is the smallest city in the nation to have its own professional team, the Dodgers. Vero Beach is also filled with tons of other theaters, restaurants, night spots, shopping areas, and museums for your sightseeing pleasure. And while in Vero Beach, don't miss out on its own special Indian River fruit. There are many roadside stands and groves that sell fresh-picked oranges, grapefruit, and tangerines, and you have to taste them to believe it. And of course, while in the Sunshine State, try some fresh squeezed orange juice while you're at it!