- Vero Beach, an elegant city on Florida's Atlantic Coast, is a haven for golf, water sports and fishing. The beach side area of Vero Beach looks subtropical, with abundant lush vegetation and fine Florida mansions.
Peaceful beaches, museums, nature tours and a range of hotels make Vero Beach a terrific vacation destination and an important part of the region known as the Treasure Coast.Vero Beach Picture Gallery Copyright © 2024 Gabriela BranisteanuVero Beach is a city in and the seat of Indian River County, Florida. Vero Beach is the second most populous city in Indian River County. Abundant in beaches and wildlife, Vero Beach is located on Florida's Treasure Coast.
Vero Beach was founded in 1919 and its slogan back then was "Where The Tropics Begin."
The city has three distinct areas:- Beach Side Vero on the oceanfront barrier island across the Intracoastal Waterway from the mainland. This has some of the most expensive homes and resort properties that enjoy the beautiful beaches and tree canopied streets.
- Old Downtown Vero on the west side of the Indian River Lagoon. This area is concentrated around the intersection of US-1 and State Road 60. Many of the older homes and businesses are located in this neighborhood.
- West of Downtown all the way out to I-95. This is a newer commercial area that includes a large regional mall and a factory outlet mall.
Peaceful beaches, museums, nature tours and a range of hotels make Vero Beach a terrific vacation destination and an important part of the region known as the Treasure Coast.
Swimming, surfing, boating, deep-sea fishing, scuba diving and sky diving are just a few of the exciting recreational opportunities.
Vero Beach also offers a fine selection of shops – oceanside, historic downtown and in large shopping malls – and delectable cuisine for all budgets.
Also in Vero Beach are museums, art galleries and many parks, some of which offer access to an enticing network of rivers and inlets where manatees roam.
Eco-tourism activities are nearly endless. Visitors will discover and enjoy a host of ecological venues, including Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1903 by President Teddy Roosevelt as the first federal bird reservation. It was the first time the federal government set aside land for the sake of wildlife. Other eco-venues include Sebastian Inlet State Park, Blue Cypress Lake, McKee Botanical Garden and several popular birding sites throughout the area.
Indian River County is also home to Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge, the largest refuge for loggerhead sea turtle nesting in the world. Nighttime guided tours are available to watch hatchlings make their way into the ocean.
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