Vero Beach; Where the Tropics Begin

By: Kirby Collins

Vero Beach is an upscale seaside Florida community and located about an hour southeast of Orlando, FL. Its location is ideal for warm weather and water. has many great golf courses, restaurants and resorts.

Vero Beach is know for it's great beach sand, surf and tidal action making it a great place to surf or simply take a long walk on the beach. These beaches include Humiston Park, South Beach and Jaycee Beach. There are also several fine parks and theaters as well as the McKee Botanical Gardens and Vero Beach Museum of Art.

Vero Beach is in Indian River County and also home to . Located along the Indian River, the area is popular for boating, fishing and other watersports.

Sebastian Inlet State Park is a popular place for camping, fishing and viewing the local wildlife. The park spans over both sides of the Sebastian Inlet with a catwalk under the bridge for fishing.

On the Indian River Lagoon you'll find Pelican Island home to thousands of pelicans, herons, ibises, egrets, and spoonbills. Hiking off Jungle Trail is a great way to see the local wildlife and birding areas around Pelican Island.

Northern beachside homes are spectacular and exclusive. Being close to Sebastian Inlet with the beach at your doorstep or within walking distance is the ultimate Florida experience.

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