Vero Beach, FL
Vero Beach, FL
Vero Beach is a favorite with cruisers. Many who plan to leave, never do; hence the nickname "Velcro Beach." This affluent resort community is known for its immaculate ocean and riverfront amenities. Vero Beach has several beaches to choose from, including South Beach Park and Humiston Park, as well as several nature preserves and parks, while the riverfront side features several shops, restaurants, and galleries, as well as live entertainment and other events. Farther afield is McKee Botanical Garden featuring several themed gardens including a tropical rainforest and a water lily garden, plus other exotic and native plants and trees on 18 acres with a library, cafe and gift shop (350 US-1, 772-794-0601). Transportation required.
The city's excellent free bus system, the GoLine (772-569-0903) runs between the beach and riverfront as well as around town, making Vero a perfect stop to get off the boat and get things done. A West Marine is located at 474 21st St. (772-562-2166).
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Fort Pierce was originally founded as a military supply depot during the Second Seminole War. Today Fort Pierce is the center of the Indian River citrus industry. Just along the Fort Pierce Inlet north jetty is Fort Pierce Inlet State Park, featuring a beautiful beach with swimming, surfing and picnicking. The park also has hiking and biking trails and visitors can rent kayaks and paddleboards to explore the nearby mangroves.
North of Fort Pierce Inlet State Park at 3300 N. Hwy. A1A is the U.S. Navy SEAL museum (772-595-5845), honoring the history and contributions of the Navy SEALs through exhibits on training, equipment and missions. (Transportation required.)
The downtown area features a variety of shops, restaurants and art galleries. Visitors can also take a walking tour of the historic buildings and murals, or head south to Heathcote Botanical Gardens, featuring a variety of plants from around the world including a Japanese garden, a herb garden and a cactus and succulent garden at 210 Savannah Rd. (772-464-4672).
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