The 2011 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[DisDaydreamer]

Also, I meant to ask... You say that reservations are suggested for Shutters. Is that something you need to make months in advance like the dining reservations at the parks? How far in advance should we make them?

Unless it is a popular holiday you can likely makes reservations same day.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

I have found a few public 18 hole golf courses within an hours drive of Disney's Vero Beach Resort. I have listed them below. If anyone else has any other suggestions, let me know.

I found these at http://www.golflink.com/golf-courses/city.aspx?dest=vero+beach+FL

I have not edited out the private courses, but they are indicated as such. Probably some duplicates of yours too.

Vero Beach Country Club, Vero Beach Course
18 holes over 6,303 yards with a par of 72 (Private Non-Equity)
800 30th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960-4983
(772) 567-3320
2 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

Oak Harbor Country Club, Oak Harbor Course
9 holes (Private Non-Equity)
4755 S Harbor Dr
Vero Beach, FL 32967-7326
(772) 562-3808
2 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

Grand Harbor Country Club, River Course
18 holes over 6,787 yards with a par of 72 (Private Equity)
4985 Club Ter
Vero Beach, FL 32967-7295
(800) 826-8293
3 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

Vista Plantation Golf Club, Vista Plantation Course
18 holes over 3,657 yards with a par of 62 (Public)
48 Plantation Dr
Vero Beach, FL 32966-8030
(772) 569-2223
3 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

Hawks Nest Golf Club, Hawks Nest Course
18 holes over 6,661 yards with a par of 72 (Private Equity)
6005 Old Dixie Hwy
Vero Beach, FL 32967-7528
(772) 569-9402
3 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

Bent Pine Golf Club, Bent Pine Course
18 holes over 6,735 yards with a par of 72 (Private Non-Equity)
6001 Clubhouse Dr
Vero Beach, FL 32967-7556
(772) 567-6838
4 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

Riomar Country Club, Riomar Course
18 holes over 5,830 yards with a par of 70 (Private Equity)
2100 Club Dr
Vero Beach, FL 32963-2135
(772) 231-6888
4 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

Lynx At Vista Golf Course, Gator Course
9 holes over 2,748 yards with a par of 36 (Public)
100 Woodland Dr
Vero Beach, FL 32962-3058
(772) 562-1221
4 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

Lynx At Vista Golf Course, Heron Course
9 holes over 2,442 yards with a par of 33 (Public)
100 Woodland Dr
Vero Beach, FL 32962-3058
This location is closed for business.
4 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

Lynx At Vista Golf Course, Eagle Course
9 holes over 2,952 yards with a par of 36 (Public)
100 Woodland Dr
Vero Beach, FL 32962-3058
(772) 562-1221
4 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

The Club At Pointe West, Pointe West Course
18 holes over 6,951 yards with a par of 72 (Private Non-Equity)
7500 14th Ln
Vero Beach, FL 32966-1200
(772) 770-4653
4 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

John's Island Club Inc., West Course
18 holes over 6,828 yards with a par of 72 (Private Equity)
3 Johns Island Dr
Vero Beach, FL 32963-3234
(772) 231-1700
5 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

John's Island Club Inc., North Course
Vero Beach
18 holes over 6,782 yards with a par of 71 (Private Equity)
3 Johns Island Dr
Vero Beach, FL 32963-3234
(772) 231-1700
5 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

John's Island Club Inc., South Course
18 holes over 6,567 yards with a par of 72 (Private Equity)
3 Johns Island Dr
Vero Beach, FL 32963-3234
(772) 231-1700
5 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

Quail Valley Golf Club, Quail Valley Course
18 holes over 7,350 yards with a par of 72 (Private Non-Equity)
6545 Pinnacle Dr
Vero Beach, FL 32967-4915
(772) 299-0093
5 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

Sandridge Golf Club, Dunes Course
18 holes over 6,817 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal)
5300 73rd St
Vero Beach, FL 32967-5462
(772) 770-5003
5 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

Sandridge Golf Club, Lakes Course
18 holes over 6,152 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal)
5300 73rd St
Vero Beach, FL 32967-5462
(772) 770-5003
5 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

Indian River Club, Indian River Course
18 holes over 7,013 yards with a par of 72 (Private Non-Equity)
800 Carolina Cir SW
Vero Beach, FL 32962-6900
(800) 575-0005
6 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

Moorings Golf Club, Moorings Course
18 holes over 4,338 yards with a par of 64 (Private Equity)
100 Harbour Dr
Vero Beach, FL 32963-2826
(772) 231-5990
7 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

RedStick Golf Club, RedStick Course
18 holes over 7,100 yards with a par of 72 (Private Equity)
8350 58th Ave
Vero Beach, FL 32967-5535
(772) 388-3200
7 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club, Orchid Island Course
18 holes over 7,131 yards with a par of 72 (Private Equity)
1 Indies Dr
Vero Beach, FL 32963-9545
(772) 388-9393
8 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

Windsor Country Club, Windsor Course
18 holes over 7,060 yards with a par of 72 (Private Equity)
3125 Windsor Blvd
Vero Beach, FL 32963-9430
(772) 388-8440
10 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

Spanish Lakes Country Club, Spanish Lakes Course
9 holes over 951 yards with a par of 27 (Private Non-Equity)
1 Las Casitas
Fort Pierce, FL 34951-2865
(772) 466-0777
8 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

Island Pines Golf Club, Island Pines Course
18 holes over 6,440 yards with a par of 71 (Public)
5700 Indian Pines Blvd
Fort Pierce, FL 34951-2302
(772) 464-7018
8 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

Spanish Lakes Fairways, Spanish Lakes Fairways Course
18 holes over 2,276 yards with a par of 54 (Private Non-Equity)
6200 Spanish Lakes Blvd
Fort Pierce, FL 34951-4238
(800) 634-9735
9 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

Fairwinds Golf Course, Fairwinds Course
18 holes over 6,783 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal)
4400 Fairwinds Dr
Fort Pierce, FL 34946-8407
(800) 894-1781
11 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

Meadowood Golf & Tennis Club, Panther Woods Course
18 holes over 6,808 yards with a par of 72 (Private Equity)
9425 Meadowood Dr
Fort Pierce, FL 34951-2900
(772) 466-4000
11 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

Sebastian Municipal Golf Course, Sebastian Course
18 holes over 6,717 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal)
101 Airport Dr E
Sebastian, FL 32958-3924
(772) 589-6801
12 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

Indian Hills Golf Course, Indian Hills Course
18 holes over 6,041 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal)
1600 S 3rd St
Fort Pierce, FL 34950-5170
(772) 461-9620
16 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

Ocean Village Golf Course, Ocean Village Course
9 holes over 1,080 yards with a par of 27 (Private Non-Equity)
2400 S Ocean Dr
Fort Pierce, FL 34949-8018
(772) 467-0102
17 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

Barefoot Bay Golf Course, Barefoot Bay Course
18 holes over 3,688 yards with a par of 60 (Public)
1225 Barefoot Blvd
Barefoot Bay, FL 32976-7001
(772) 664-3174
18 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

Aquarina Beach & Country Club, Aquarina Course
18 holes over 4,302 yards with a par of 62 (Public)
7500 S Highway A1a
Melbourne Beach, FL 32951-3903
(321) 728-0600
19 miles from the center of Vero Beach.

Gator Trace Golf & Country Club, Gator Trace Course
18 holes over 6,136 yards with a par of 70 (Public)
4302 Gator Trace Dr
Fort Pierce, FL 34982-6805
(772) 464-0407
19 miles from the center of Vero Beach

I think we have enough for a "Golf Courses" section

 

[Starr W.]

Also, I meant to ask... You say that reservations are suggested for Shutters. Is that something you need to make months in advance like the dining reservations at the parks? How far in advance should we make them?

About 2 weeks out from our last VB trip, Easter 2009, I called up and made a reservation for an "adults" dinner for the Saturday before Easter. No problem.

Now if you are interested in the Sunday Brunch I would call up about a month out, maybe a tad earlier for a holiday like Easter Sunday. It seemed pretty popular with the locals, as is the character breakfast at holidays.

 

[smacky1]

Is there a place to grab just a cup of coffee to go early in the morning...6 am? I am an early riser and DH is not. Id love to grab a hot cup of coffee to go from the resort and walk along the ocean by myself.

 

[Brandis]

In the morning they have coffee available in front of the restaurants, don't know how early though, they have both regular and decaf.

It's only for refillable mugs.

 

[RumpleMom]

Could someone tell us about the current condition of the beach, including the walkway to the beach?

 

[backyardponder]

Is Vero Beach for kids? The wife wants to visit and we've heard a lot of great things about. My feelings are that it's a very relaxing resort like HHI....which we visited a couple years ago and luv'd it!!!

Thanks,
Bfrosty

Absolutely...great pool, lots of kids' activities, fantastic beach.

 

[backyardponder]

Here's the latest roll call. Rob has agreed to keep the roll call up to date for the next couple of weeks while I am on a cruise (Celebrity Equinox). I promise to get the first post on this thread re-formatted when I get back...to include the golf information recently posted.

John

1/7 – 1/9 KAT4DISNEY
1/15 – 1/18 Brandis
1/21 – 1/26 bethsg
1/23 – 1-26 DisneyDuo
2/16 – 2/23 delauzons
2/18 – 2/21 ajkmom3
2/20 – 2/22 smacky1
3/7 – 3/10 Jump4Joy8390
3/9 – 3/13 pit303
3/11 – 3/15 BernW
3/12 – 3/18 ont/ohana
3/12 – 3/19 mickeywho?
3/12 – 3/20 Bose
3/17 – 3/20 debaudrn
3/26 – 3/28 hardingk
3/27 – 4/1 Kadorto
3/28 – 4/1 jjharts
4/2 – 4/8 Starr W.
4/3 - 4/9 Belle and Rella's Dad
4/3 – 4/9 conciergekelly
4/16 – 4/21 Mahusky
6/18 – 6/21 tinkerfan1
4/18 - 4/23 katdocnorf
4/28 - 4/29 wawdwluver
5/1 – 5/30 dort (off site)
5/25 – 5-29 cmctammyg
5/25 – 5/28 JanDave
5/26 – 5-31 dis2cruise
6/1 – 6/30 starbox (off site)
6/10 - 6/12 bobbiwoz
6/10 – 6/12 sarahk0204
6/11 – 6/15 irish_dancer
6/11 – 6/18 hpygrll
6/12 Lenc324
6/24 – 6/25 iloveokw
6/27 – 7/6 mittelst
7/1 – 7/4 vbarry
7/13 – 7/15 MrShiny
7/15 – 7/22 FormrCastMbr
8/6 – 8/13 Mahusky

 

[SerinaShelby]

Great info - thanks! Are there any pictures and specifics for the 3 bedroom beach cottages? We've not been to VB but were thinking about going this year. Love any pics and info on the 3 b-room beach cottages.

 

[Starr W.]

Great info - thanks! Are there any pictures and specifics for the 3 bedroom beach cottages? We've not been to VB but were thinking about going this year. Love any pics and info on the 3 b-room beach cottages.

There are only 6 Beach Cottages and I think they are pretty hard to come by at the 7 month window. In all my years on the DIS boards I've not heard of too many people nabbing one at the 7 month mark.

I'm pretty sure Bobbiwoz has VB points so she can book one at the 11 month mark.

I was on the phone a 9am at the 11 month window to book ours for spring break.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

bump

 

[MrShiny]

Has anyone done VB before a Disney cruise? If so, about how long is the drive to the port and what time will they let you on the ship?

 

[ont/ohana]

Post 134 (page 8)said just over an hour going up A1A.

 

[smacky1]

WOOHOO! Our wait list for an OVIR came through for our 2 nights next weekend! We are 10 days out and I just went to check in online and noticed it had switched over from GVIR, to OVIR! It wasnt there 2 days ago when I made ressies for Labor Day weekend so the switch must have come yesterday or this morning. I am SOOOOO Happy!!!!!! Cant wait to escape the snow and see the ocean out my window! 2 days at Vero Beach then on to the Dream 24-27!

 

[jjharts]

Staying for 4 days in March. Had to waitlist the first day for OVIR -it came thru a few days ago!! DH is very happy that we won't have to change rooms!!!!

 

[Kadorto]

Check at Eb and Flo's.. they have a recommended bike route that's perfect for running. It goes about a mile or so, south of the resort and then cuts back west to a loop that takes you along a small canal, and then back to the resort. It's probably close to five miles.. Another good run is through the bird sanctuary north of the resort.[/QUOTE


I tried mapping it out... Hopefully this link will work: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/28167246/?open_ive_done=1

 

[scootert]

Anyone know if Hales is open on Sundays??? Thanks

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Anyone know if Hales is open on Sundays??? Thanks

Yes. They are open like 10am - 4pm. Use to be they would shut down for a couple of the summer months. I don't know if the still do.

 

[DznyDreamz]

Great thread!!

DH and I will be staying at VB from 5/14-5/17 before heading to BCV. I need some quiet days by the pool/beach to unwind before the chaos of the parks and this looks like just the place!

Has anyone ever been to the spa?

I read that you have to rent the beachchairs for the entire week. I assume if you are just staying a few days you can rent chairs for only those days? If we have enough room in the car we may toss in some chairs or pick some up at WalMart. Anyone arriving on 5/17 that might need chairs if we go that route?

I will be celebrating my 40th birthday while there (I'm finally starting to accept I'm not really 29 anymore!) and am really looking forward to some R&R!

 

[smacky1]

Check at Eb and Flo's.. they have a recommended bike route that's perfect for running. It goes about a mile or so, south of the resort and then cuts back west to a loop that takes you along a small canal, and then back to the resort. It's probably close to five miles.. Another good run is through the bird sanctuary north of the resort.[/QUOTE


I tried mapping it out... Hopefully this link will work: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/28167246/?open_ive_done=1

Great map! Thanks so much! One more week!!!