
The natural beauty of Vero Beach may be the first thing you notice on your visit here. This quaint seaside city is surrounded by miles of lush, unspoiled public beaches. But this is only the beginning of what you will find here. Stroll down Ocean or Cardinal Drives and visit the variety of stores in the lushly landscaped Village Shops. The Riverside park area offers the prestigious Vero Museum of Art and broadway-worthy Riverside Theater.
Sebastian is home to the first national wildlife refuge, Pelican Island. Birders "flock" to this area during the annual migrations of avian species in the winter months. This area is also well known for the rare shipwreck finds that have washed upon its shores. Treasure hunters continue to search our beaches for gold, jewelry, and other artifacts lost in history. Sebastian Inlet State Park is the premier saltwater fishing spot on Florida's east coast; favored by anglers for catching snook, redfish, bluefish, and Spanish mackerel from its jetties. Surfing is also a popular recreation and several major competitions are held here every year. The Indian River, Blue Cypress Lake, and the Stick Marsh are fishing hotspots and a boater's paradise. Sebastian also hosts one of the most spectacular skydiving views in the world. At Sebastian Inlet State Park Beach, some of Florida's biggest waves draw surfers annually to its area.