First time at Vero Beach

[loveFL]

Will be staying at Vero Beach for the first time in May. Booked an Inn Ocean View room. Any pictures of this type of room? What is there to do in Vero Beach? We're mainly looking to spend some time relaxing by the pool & beach. Are there any restaurants close? Thank you!

 

[gracelrm]

Sorry, I can't help with pictures, but we've stayed in OVIR's on three different trips and have always been pleased with them. We've never done much at VB other than resort activities; however this year we did venture to the outlet malls in VB and did a little shopping. Other than the restaurants at the resort, there isn't much within walking distance, but assuming you have a car, there are plenty of great restaurants within a 15 minute or less drive from the resort. The Ocean Grill became our favorite during our Oct. 06 trip. We also like Capt. Hiram's. Lunch on the porch of the Green Cabin Room at the resort is also great. The food is okay; however the view is wonderful. Have a great trip. We felt completely relaxed after all of our trips!

 

[loveFL]

Thanks. 15 minutes away for restaurants doesn't sound bad, we'll have a car and have to problem going out to explore the surrounding area at night.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

What is there to do in Vero Beach?

The resort provides daily activities for kids & adults with the best CMs of all the resorts.

They have a nice pool & Lighthouse spiral waterslide, a REALLY cool water play area for the real young kids, a hot Jacuzzi, miniature golf, exercise room, ping pong, bike rentals, The Green Cabin Room (bar/restaurant) has 2nd floor covered deck that has a fantastic view of the ocean and is a nice place to relax with your favorite beverage. It also has live entertainment in the evenings. At night they have a campfire / s’more roast (bring the Cutter Advanced to fend off the No-see-ums). You can rent a small catamaran or jet-ski for ocean fun. Across the street they have a lake, picnic tables, nature trail, tennis courts, and basketball courts. Disney built a private tunnel under the road to access this area. And of course they have the ocean and great waves for boogy boarding. Everything from the ocean to the pool to your room is no more than 2 minutes away walking. So it is real easy to break up your day

5 minutes away is Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge and a wildlife education center. Just a few minutes further up the road is Sebastian Inlet State Park were the Indian River meets the ocean. There are many good fishing spots around the inlet, and there are river excursions where you can see dolphins, manatee, and tons of other types of wildlife. About an hour north is Port Canaveral, (where the Magic and Wonder dock), the Kennedy Space Center visitor complex, and Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge with walking and driving tours. 20 minutes south is McKee Botanical Garden (18 acres) with some REALLY cool vegetation and trees. 30 minutes south in Fort Piece is the Manatee Observation and Education Center.

Have a nice trip

 

[ramkam]

We enjoyed visiting the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. Dodger Town is fun to see for baseball fans.

 

[loveFL]

Thanks. Any suggestions as far as what restaurants to try, or even just what is around?

 

[Mahusky]

Thanks. Any suggestions as far as what restaurants to try, or even just what is around?

Ocean Grille - in VB Very good seafood - 10 mins
Squid Lips - Sebastian fried Seafood Casual 5 mins
Capt Hirams - Sebastian fried Seafood Casual 5 mins
Amori - Italian in VB Excellent

To name a few!

 

[officer tigger]

There is a book in the main lobby next to the front desk. It has a bunch of menu's from the local restaurants in it.

 

[Lenc324]

Try Ozzies Crab house, it's a little out of the way, very very casual but we loved it.