Dining
Central Beach
Ocean Grill
On the sand at Sexton Plaza since 1941
27.653072,-80.355364
Vero Beach Local Guide
Our guide to Vero Beach, built over fifteen years on the barrier island: where we eat and drink, where we play, where we shop, and who we trust for the rest.
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Dining
Central Beach
The Tides
Chef Leanne Kelleher's New American dining room since 2000; Wine Spectator award 26 years running
27.65081,-80.357269
Dining
Central Beach
Citrus Grillhouse
Oceanfront lunch and dinner at the foot of Easter Lily Lane
27.64912,-80.35477
Dining
Central Beach
Trattoria Dario
Family-run Italian on Ocean Drive
27.62993,-80.35228
Dining
Barrier island
Riverside Cafe
Open-air seafood and live music on the lagoon under the Barber Bridge; arrive by boat
27.652804,-80.370657
Dining
Downtown
Scampi Grill
Downtown Italian, house-made pasta
27.637721,-80.389975
Dining
Downtown
Sumo House
Downtown Thai and sushi
27.631851,-80.387711
Dining
Downtown
Mai Thai Bistro
Thai and Japanese downtown
27.640144,-80.388689
Dining
Central Beach
Bobby's Restaurant & Lounge
Ocean Drive standby for burgers, steaks and late dinner; Sunday brunch
27.654913,-80.356695
Dining
Mainland
Hogan Yards
Orchid Island Brewery beer and Pepper & Salt BBQ in a restored citrus packing house, with covered pickleball courts
27.64788,-80.400788
Dining
Downtown
Post & Vine
Open-air downtown restaurant with two bars and a wood-fired oven, from the Citrus Grillhouse team
27.636657,-80.399634
Cocktails
Central Beach
Sol Mar Cocktail Lounge
Tropical-modern cocktail lounge a block off Ocean Drive; live music and DJ nights
27.648387,-80.35555
Cocktails
Central Beach
The Boiler
Bar behind the Bottle Shop on Ocean Drive; the deepest bourbon list on the island
27.654434,-80.356499
Cocktails
Central Beach
Costa d'Este
Wave Kitchen & Bar and the Cabana Pool Bar at Gloria Estefan's oceanfront resort
27.652101,-80.355494
Cocktails
Central Beach
Grind + Grape
Coffee by day, wine and cocktails with live music by night, just off Ocean Drive
27.65167,-80.356492
Cocktails
Downtown
21st Amendment Distillery
Downtown craft distillery with a speakeasy lounge, tours and a food menu
27.6393,-80.39864
Coffee
Central Beach
Vero Grounds
Espresso bar inside a surf shop on Ocean Drive
27.651129,-80.356178
Coffee
Central Beach
Chelsea's Gourmet
Cafe and market on Cardinal Drive for thirty years
27.651819,-80.357625
Coffee
Central Beach
Ryder's Gourmet Market
Market, prepared food and coffee on Cardinal Drive
27.65074,-80.35656
Coffee
Royal Palm Pointe
La Tabla
Breakfast, bowls and coffee on Royal Palm Pointe
27.647305,-80.377753
Coffee
Downtown
Rio Coco Beans
Local roaster with cafes downtown and by the airport
27.639803,-80.399518
Coffee
Downtown
M Bakeri
European bakery and cafe downtown
27.639074,-80.384754
Golf
Indian River Shores
John's Island Club
Three courses by Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Fazio; members only
27.712293,-80.377989
Golf
Orchid
Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club
Arnold Palmer course capped at 325 golf members
27.77338,-80.402229
Golf
Mainland
The Moorings at Hawk's Nest
Jim Fazio's Par 72 on the sand ridge, consistently ranked among Florida's best; plus the Par 64 Moorings Course on the island
27.700612,-80.421564
Golf
Mainland
Quail Valley Golf Club
Private golf on the mainland with a river club and beach club on the island
27.714776,-80.481614
Golf
Mainland
Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club
Two courses by Pete Dye and Joe Lee, marina and an oceanfront beach club
27.68327,-80.39529
Golf
Mainland
Vero Beach Country Club
Founded 1924; Paspalum course ten minutes from the island
27.65062,-80.39056
Golf
Mainland
Indian River Club
Ron Garl course through pines and oaks, Audubon Signature Sanctuary
27.563672,-80.390754
Golf
Mainland
Sandridge Golf Club
Two public championship courses run by the county; the best public golf in the area
27.727441,-80.439985
Tennis
Mainland
Boulevard Tennis & Padel Club
Twelve lighted Har-Tru courts and three padel courts; Counter Culture restaurant on site
27.673257,-80.400368
Tennis
Mainland
Vero Club Tennis
Formerly Twin Oaks; seven Har-Tru courts, membership capped at 150
Tennis
Central Beach
Riverside Racquet Complex
Public courts in Riverside Park, run with USTA Florida
27.647541,-80.365998
Tennis
Mainland
Vero Beach Tennis & Fitness Club
At Timber Ridge: tennis, pickleball, pool and fitness
27.58993,-80.38678
Pickleball
Downtown
Pickleball University
Twelve lighted courts at Pocahontas Park, open play daily, 1,100 members
27.633832,-80.399468
Pickleball
Mainland
Hogan Yards
Covered courts with the brewery and BBQ next to them
27.64788,-80.400788
Fishing
Vero Beach
Down Sea Charters
Inshore, nearshore and offshore; voted top charter on the Treasure Coast
Fishing
Vero Beach
A Guide Fishing Service
Captain Mark Yanno, guiding the lagoon and inlets since 1995
Fishing
Barrier island
Bottoms Up Fishing Charters
Captain Justin Gay, offshore and inshore from the Riverside Cafe docks
27.65279,-80.370453
Rentals
Mainland
Alan's Bicycle Center
Sales and repairs since 1986
27.638438,-80.396479
Rentals
Mainland
Trek Bike Shop of Vero Beach
Trek dealer, service and fittings
27.622938,-80.391074
Rentals
Downtown
Bicycle Sport
Pro frames and fittings downtown
27.64004,-80.390722
Rentals
Barrier island
Paddles by the Sea
Kayak and paddleboard rentals on the lagoon and at Costa d'Este; beach chairs delivered
27.65279,-80.370453
Rentals
Barrier island
Vero Tackle & Watersports
Pontoon rentals and tackle at the Riverside Cafe dock
27.65279,-80.370453
Rentals
Vero Beach
River Ride Cart Rentals
Street-legal LSV golf carts delivered to the house; Indian River County locals
Rentals
Vero Beach
Vero Beach Golf Cart Rental
Electric carts by the day, week or season, delivered
Rentals
South Beach
Get Up and Go Kayaking
Guided clear-kayak tours at Round Island, the best manatee spot on the coast
27.56174,-80.32414
Shopping
Central Beach
Tusk
Locally owned men's clothing and gifts on Azalea Lane, steps from Ocean Drive
27.652394,-80.357053
Shopping
Central Beach
Hanlons
Family-run men's clothing and shoes at Beachland and Cardinal since 1983
27.65315,-80.35789
Shopping
Central Beach
Sassy Boutique
Women's clothing, jewelry and accessories on Ocean Drive
27.653612,-80.3569
Shopping
Central Beach
Monkee's of Vero Beach
Women's clothing, shoes and accessories on Cardinal Drive
27.650275,-80.356557
Culture
Mainland
McKee Botanical Garden
Historic 18-acre tropical garden on US-1; open Tuesday through Sunday
27.607349,-80.382191
Culture
Central Beach
Vero Beach Museum of Art
Rotating exhibitions, classes and a sculpture park in Riverside Park
27.649997,-80.366899
Culture
Central Beach
Riverside Theatre
Professional Equity theatre in Riverside Park; Broadway-scale productions and comedy
27.651998,-80.366417
Wellness
Mainland
Align Aesthetics & Wellness
Nurse-practitioner-led med spa on Indian River Boulevard
27.64055,-80.38129
Wellness
Royal Palm Pointe
Level Yoga
Yoga on the river at Royal Palm Pointe, with a second studio on Cardinal Drive
27.647305,-80.377753
Wellness
South Beach
Sunrise Sculpt
Mat Pilates and Lagree microformer classes, beachside in Pelican Plaza
27.670695,-80.361784
Wellness
Mainland
ENDO50
Lagree Megaformer, rebounder and barre classes in fifty minutes
27.64055,-80.38129
Healthcare
Mainland
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
Full-service hospital with a 24-hour emergency department
27.658486,-80.394234
Healthcare
Mainland
PulsePoint Primary Health
Primary care with same-day walk-in sick visits for adults, weekdays
27.66072,-80.40374
Healthcare
Mainland
MD Now Urgent Care
Walk-in urgent care open seven days, Miracle Mile
27.64114,-80.385703
Airports
Mainland
Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB)
Nonstop on Breeze, JetBlue and American, including the new Trenton route; ten minutes from the island
27.651599,-80.417648
Airports
Melbourne
Melbourne Orlando International (MLB)
Nearest major airport, about 50 minutes north
28.09764,-80.631201
Airports
West Palm Beach
Palm Beach International (PBI)
About 90 minutes south; broad domestic service and some international
26.688241,-80.090497
Airports
Orlando
Orlando International (MCO)
The region's largest airport, about two hours northwest
28.431575,-81.308294