Vero Beach Getaway
Outdoors
Waterfront state park with one of the best surf breaks in Florida.
170 locals recommend
Sebastian Inlet State Park
Sebastian Inlet State ParkWaterfront state park with one of the best surf breaks in Florida.
Save the Chimps
A refuge for chimpanzees with educational tours available.
Jungle Trail
Jungle TrailHistoric 8 mile trail for walking and biking.
McKee Botanical Garden
350 US-1Wonderful family activity with gardens and play area.
Closest public beach to our private beach - possible to walk from our beach to this beach (where there is a small beachside shop with snacks and drinks). Also able to use the ramps at this area for senior guests or guests with mobility issues to access beach close to Vero Surf House. Parking is available, and also a short walk from Vero Surf House.
10 locals recommend
Wabasso Beach Park
1808 Wabasso Beach RoadClosest public beach to our private beach - possible to walk from our beach to this beach (where there is a small beachside shop with snacks and drinks). Also able to use the ramps at this area for senior guests or guests with mobility issues to access beach close to Vero Surf House. Parking is available, and also a short walk from Vero Surf House.
Contact directly for latest drop-in hours. Last update we have is that drop-in group play available May-October 8:30a-on, November-April 10:30a-on.
Vero Beach Pickleball
2216 FL-5Contact directly for latest drop-in hours. Last update we have is that drop-in group play available May-October 8:30a-on, November-April 10:30a-on.
A great public course — we prefer the Dunes course, less water!
15 locals recommend
SANDRIDGE GOLF CLUB
5300 73rd StA great public course — we prefer the Dunes course, less water!
Great place to do a local guided kayak tour. Call ahead for availability and dates!
8 locals recommend
Paddles By The Sea
3321 Bridge Plaza DrGreat place to do a local guided kayak tour. Call ahead for availability and dates!
Fishing charters, boat rentals, and boat, paddleboard and kayak tours available. Reservations required ahead.
Vero Tackle & Watersports
3321 Bridge Plaza DrFishing charters, boat rentals, and boat, paddleboard and kayak tours available. Reservations required ahead.
Host of sea turtle walks during nesting season by our local conservation non-profit. Highly recommend!
Coastal Connections
Host of sea turtle walks during nesting season by our local conservation non-profit. Highly recommend!
Dining
Ocean Grill
1050 Beachland BlvdNamed one of Florida's best waterfront restaurants by USA Today.
Wonderful for brunch on the patio - reservations recommended.
7 locals recommend
Citron Bistro, Vero Beach
6260 Florida A1AWonderful for brunch on the patio - reservations recommended.
Michael's on 7th
2217 7th AveA former private club chef offering up quality weekday lunch and weekend brunch.
Local coffee and fantastic quiches near Vero Surf House — great for breakfast or lunch take out.
A Kitchen of Her Own AKOHO
9090 US-1Local coffee and fantastic quiches near Vero Surf House — great for breakfast or lunch take out.
Clean food bowls, plates and smoothies in Royal Palm Point.
11 locals recommend
La Tabla | food + Juicery
29 Royal Palm PointeClean food bowls, plates and smoothies in Royal Palm Point.
Relaxed local staple for coffee, acai bowls, smoothies and salads in Central Beach.
9 locals recommend
Chelsea's Gourmet
3201 Cardinal DrRelaxed local staple for coffee, acai bowls, smoothies and salads in Central Beach.
Squid Lips
1477 Pineapple AveLow key seafood spot on the waterfront in Sebastian.
Capt Hirams Resort
Waterfront dining in Sebastian with a sand bar!
Countryside Citrus
3300 Ocean DrRelaxed counter service taqueria & ice cream on Ocean Drive.
Excellent BBQ available Wednesday to Saturday until sold out, which happens quickly especially on weekends!
Pepper & Salt BBQ
308 Old Dixie HighwayExcellent BBQ available Wednesday to Saturday until sold out, which happens quickly especially on weekends!
The Tides
3103 Cardinal DrUpscale dinner option in Central Beach - reservations recommended.
Coffee and prepared meals with outdoor seating - near the beach and Saturday farmer's market.
6 locals recommend
Ryder's Food Fun!
3106 Cardinal DrCoffee and prepared meals with outdoor seating - near the beach and Saturday farmer's market.
Downtown Vero option for excellent coffee and pastries: almond croissant and monkey bread are notable.
6 locals recommend
Coffee House 1420
2001 14th AvenueDowntown Vero option for excellent coffee and pastries: almond croissant and monkey bread are notable.
Downtown local coffee shop, serving the coffee we provide at the surf house.
8 locals recommend
Rio Coco Cafe Downtown
1412 21st StDowntown local coffee shop, serving the coffee we provide at the surf house.
Great pizza, meatballs and salads for take out or dine in. We love the meatballs and salad pie.
Station 49
1802 Old Dixie HighwayGreat pizza, meatballs and salads for take out or dine in. We love the meatballs and salad pie.
Vincents Pizza & Brew
510 21st StreetA solid option for take out pizza, calzones and salads in Vero.
A solid option for take out thai and sushi in Sebastian. We love the drunken noodle dish.
21 locals recommend
Wasabi Thai Sushi
13409 US-1A solid option for take out thai and sushi in Sebastian. We love the drunken noodle dish.
Garage wood fired pizza
Great dine-in pizza option!
Now called Saltwater - a great option for being by the water near the house!
9 locals recommend
Captain Butcher's Restaurant
1732 Indian River DrNow called Saltwater - a great option for being by the water near the house!
Seaside Grill
4200 Ocean DrBeachside casual breakfast, lunch and dinner spot!
Markets
Farmers' Market Oceanside
2901 Ocean DrFarmer's market near the beach - Saturdays 8am to noon.
Peterson's Groves & Nursery
3375 66th AveFarmstand market and garden center.
Osceola Organic Farm
6980 33rd StWonderful market with organic produce.
Wildwood Antique Mall of Vero Beach
South U.S. 1Market for vintage home decor and goods.
Grocery
Publix Super Market at Indian River
9621 US-1Closest grocery store to Vero Surf House.
CVS
5052 Florida A1AClosest pharmacy to Vero Surf House.
Village Beach Market
4905 Florida A1ASmall market and deli on the island.
Museums
Vero Beach Museum of Art
3001 Riverside Park DrArt museum near the waterfront in central beach.
The Gallery at Windsor is an art space, open to the public by appointment for exhibitions only. Check the website for latest news.
Windsor Properties
The Gallery at Windsor is an art space, open to the public by appointment for exhibitions only. Check the website for latest news.
Mel Fisher's Treasures
1322 US-1Fun place for kids who love treasure hunting!