Vero Beach 2012 thread closed... see 2013

[iwannbindisnee]

I noticed that there were some golf course links before but now I cnnot locate any? If this is allowed, can someone post some golf courses that are "nearby". We'll have a car, so we can def drive. Do any have discount programs? Thanks for any info....(we are going to be there 5/3-5/6)
Deb

 

[Pattiwig]

I don't think I've seen anything recently on the conditions of the beach and beach access. Can someone give a current update?

John

We were there from Christmas to New Year. The beach access was fine. No steep cliff as mentioned in other posts. Seems like they raked it out.

 

[Pattiwig]

I don't think it's like HHI where it's in a development and such, not much in walking distance from what I've read just high end condos.

From the google maps it seems like a pizzeria might be within walking distance but that might be it. I know there are on property offering unlike HHI which just has the shack. Others who have actually been there can chime in, this is just from my reading and looking at maps!

The pizza place is within walking distance. Not much else around. You definately need a car. Didn't see the amount of golf couses like we see at HHI. But to shop or eat off property you need to travel - not far - 5 or 10 minutes.

 

[hollis]

Wonderful thread! Beautiful pics! I've been thinking about VB but still haven't made it there. I think I need to retire to have more time to do things I want to do.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

No, see the first page. He does a good job at explaining. Mostly the lockoffs have a better chance at being ocean view. The building are shaped like U's so the rooms to the front would be ocean view, rooms to the can would not. I think there are 6 2 bedrooms per floor (some making 1 bed/ studio combos if that makes sense).His map makes sense and I found it helpful.

Hey, Mary, you can call me Rob Glad you got a lock-off (older post). That WILL serve two couples much better. Thanks, John, for your timely help

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Wonderful thread! Beautiful pics! I've been thinking about VB but still haven't made it there. I think I need to retire to have more time to do things I want to do.

I understand that. Not close yet.

 

[floridafam]

Sandridge golf course is close by and reasonable.

 

[pixie08]

Hey, Mary, you can call me Rob Glad you got a lock-off (older post). That WILL serve two couples much better. Thanks, John, for your timely help

Hi Rob I did know your name From your siggie I just think I was typing what I was thinking assuming the OP knew! Sorry....thanks for all the info and wonderful thread

 

[iwannbindisnee]

Sandridge golf course is close by and reasonable.

THanks, we'll check into that one!
Deb

 

[backyardponder]

Does anyone know the current conditions at the beach? Is there still a big shelf? How is access?

Thanks,

John

 

[Pattiwig]

Does anyone know the current conditions at the beach? Is there still a big shelf? How is access?

Thanks,

John

We were there Christmas week and the beach access was fine. There is no big shelf, or drop off. It is a regular slopped beach direct from the boardwalk. There were no issues getting to the water, which was cool, but swimable.

 

[tillerrw]

Hoping to book our first VB trip today for either 2/23-2/26 or 3/22-3/25. Just need to confirm room availability through DVC Member Services and then book the flights.

 

[backyardponder]

We were there Christmas week and the beach access was fine. There is no big shelf, or drop off. It is a regular slopped beach direct from the boardwalk. There were no issues getting to the water, which was cool, but swimable.

Fantastic! Thanks.

 

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

I have a question for you vets. It seems really expensive to rent beach chairs for a whole week. Can you buy your own chairs close by and use them or is that not allowed? I thought maybe we could then give them to someone who drives down since we are flying. We need to save all the money we can and over $20 a day seems pretty steep..

 

[DisDaydreamer]

I have a question for you vets. It seems really expensive to rent beach chairs for a whole week. Can you buy your own chairs close by and use them or is that not allowed? I thought maybe we could then give them to someone who drives down since we are flying. We need to save all the money we can and over $20 a day seems pretty steep..

Years ago, before we started taking our car on the auto train, we did exactly what you are suggesting. We purchased chairs (2) and umbrella from Walmart about 10 mins away. About a $45 purchase. And then gave them away at the end of our last day. There is a CVS even closer now and I believe they carry them too.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Has anyone visited the Ft. Pierce Manatee center recently?

http://www.manateecenter.com/about.html

 

[Pattiwig]

Has anyone visited the Ft. Pierce Manatee center recently?

http://www.manateecenter.com/about.html

Oh yes, and I forgot to write about it. Christmas week. Very small, saw about 5 manatees. Got lucky because there was a fisherman who keeps his boat on the dock there. He was very gracious and invited us down to the dock to get a better look at the manatees, and spent a lot of time talking to us about them as well as other things. You are not allowed on the dock as a visitor, but since he invited us as his guest it was ok. Made it so much more special than it would have been otherwise.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Oh yes, and I forgot to write about it. Christmas week. Very small, saw about 5 manatees. Got lucky because there was a fisherman who keeps his boat on the dock there. He was very gracious and invited us down to the dock to get a better look at the manatees, and spent a lot of time talking to us about them as well as other things. You are not allowed on the dock as a visitor, but since he invited us as his guest it was ok. Made it so much more special than it would have been otherwise.

Mmmm, doesn't sound too promising. I'm used to seeing manatees in a Florida state park, Blue Springs or Homosassa, and they are too far from Vero.

I'll be with a friend who hasn't seen any, so I want a good experience. I've heard about an electric plant or something that discharges warm water and manatees tend to gather there, anyone know about some place like that near Vero?

 

[Pattiwig]

Mmmm, doesn't sound too promising. I'm used to seeing manatees in a Florida state park, Blue Springs or Homosassa, and they are too far from Vero.

I'll be with a friend who hasn't seen any, so I want a good experience. I've heard about an electric plant or something that discharges warm water and manatees tend to gather there, anyone know about some place like that near Vero?

The only electric plant I know of that attracts manatees is on the west coast...but what do I know, I'm from NY. My daughter was happy with the Fort Piece place, she is 15 year old. Good luck.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Mmmm, doesn't sound too promising. I'm used to seeing manatees in a Florida state park, Blue Springs or Homosassa, and they are too far from Vero.

I'll be with a friend who hasn't seen any, so I want a good experience. I've heard about an electric plant or something that discharges warm water and manatees tend to gather there, anyone know about some place like that near Vero?

Hey Bobbi, we heard that too (years ago) and on our way to McKee Botanical Gardens we found the electric plant, but couldn't figure out how or where we needed to go to look for them. We didn't spend much time looking since it wasn't our primary destination. It was south of the resort around VB proper.