Vero Beach, Coastal city in Indian River County, Florida, United States.
Description
Vero Beach sits on the Indian River Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean in Indian River County, Florida. The city features public beaches, parks along the water, and residential neighborhoods that stretch from the lagoon to the coast.
History
Settlers arrived in this area during the early 1900s and officially founded the city in 1919. The name may come from Latin or Spanish, meaning truth or true shore, depending on which interpretation is accepted.
Culture
The Riverside Theatre hosts performances and concerts in a waterfront venue. The arts district brings residents and visitors together as they attend evening shows or explore new productions.
Practical
Public beach access points are available in several sections of the city, some with parking and facilities. Most visits can be done on foot or by car between different neighborhoods.
Did you know?
Several large sea turtle species nest on these beaches each year, especially during summer months. Visitors can sometimes see tracks in the sand left behind by the animals at night.
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Driftwood Inn and Restaurant
2.8 km
McKee Botanical Garden
4.7 km
Merrill P. Barber Bridge
1 km
Alma Lee Loy Bridge
2.3 km
Vero Beach Museum of Art
1.6 km
Vero Beach Diesel Power Plant
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Vero Theatre
2 km
Pueblo Arcade
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Old Palmetto Hotel
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Vero Beach Woman's Club
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Old Indian River County Courthouse
2 km
Royal Park Arcade
1.6 km
Maher Building
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Theodore Hausmann Estate
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Judge Henry F. Gregory House
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Indian River Citrus Museum
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