Vero Beach: 87 miles S of Orlando; 95 miles N of Fort Lauderdale
Old Florida is thriving in these remote and tranquil villages. Vero Beach, known for its exclusive and affluent winter population, and Sebastian, known as one of the last remaining fishing villages, are set at the northern tip of the Treasure Coast region in Indian River County. These two beach towns are populated with folks who appreciate the area’s small-town feel, and that’s exactly the appeal for visitors: a laid-back atmosphere, friendly people, and friendlier prices.A crowd of well-tanned surfers from all over the state descend on the region, especially the Sebastian Inlet, to catch some of the state’s biggest waves. Other watersports enthusiasts enjoy the area’s diving, windsurfing and fishing. Dodgertown—left vacant by the L.A. team that moved to Arizona—is now known as the Jackie Robinson Training Complex, an official MLB facility where teams can train, play, dine, and sing kumbaya together, so you never know which ballers may be in town.
