Central Beach Travel Guide

Vero Beach

An aerial view of a beach with clear turquoise waters, sandy shore, and sparse vegetation.
A sunset over a calm body of water with a wooden pier extending into the water.
A beach with palm trees and a sunset over the ocean.
A beach with people walking and sitting under umbrellas, with dark clouds in the sky.
A turquoise bicycle parked on a paved walkway with a metal fence and a beach in the background.

Stay near popular Central Beach attractions

A jellyfish on a sandy beach with waves in the background.
Photo by Poy Pantipa
Open Photo by Poy Pantipa

Sexton Plaza Beach

9.2/10 (75 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sexton Plaza Beach during your trip to Vero Beach?
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Things to do

A fun family and friend discovery day inside our jungle tour

2- Hour Jungle Tour at Prehistoric Preserve Site in Fort Pierce

฿1,935
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
2- Hour Jungle Tour at Prehistoric Preserve Site in Fort Pierce
Dolphin watching after the lunch break.

6-Hr Tropical Mangroves, Coastal River and Ocean Wildlife Watch

฿3,276
per adult
6-Hr Tropical Mangroves, Coastal River and Ocean Wildlife Watch
Turnaround break location for our 4 & 8-hour tours. White sand, clear shallow water only accessible by boat.

8-Hour Jungle Tour and Lagoon Passage to the Ocean in Fort Pierce

฿3,903
per adult
8-Hour Jungle Tour and Lagoon Passage to the Ocean in Fort Pierce
Fort Pierce: 8-hr Jungle and Lagoon passage to Ocean in FL

Fort Pierce: 8-hr Jungle and Lagoon passage to Ocean in FL

฿3,938
per adult
Fort Pierce: 8-hr Jungle and Lagoon passage to Ocean in FL
Fort Pierce: 6-hr Mangroves, Coastal Rivers & Wildlife in FL

Fort Pierce: 6-hr Mangroves, Coastal Rivers & Wildlife in FL

฿3,247
per adult
Fort Pierce: 6-hr Mangroves, Coastal Rivers & Wildlife in FL
4-Hour Mangrove Island and Dolphin Watch Sandbar in Fort Pierce

4-Hour Mangrove Island and Dolphin Watch Sandbar in Fort Pierce

฿2,591
per adult
4-Hour Mangrove Island and Dolphin Watch Sandbar in Fort Pierce
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Top hotels in Central Beach

Ocean Breeze Inn Vero Beach

Ocean Breeze Inn Vero Beach

3.5 out of 5
3384 Ocean Dr Vero Beach FL
The price is ฿4,740 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿4,740
฿5,309 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Vero Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,253 reviews)
"It is a hotel to spend the night alone, not to stay a long time or relax, you can feel the bad smell in the rooms and corridors too much, the photos show something very different from reality, it is more deteriorated than normal."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Ocean Breeze Inn Vero Beach
Costa d'Este Beach Resort and Spa

Costa d'Este Beach Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3244 Ocean Drive Vero Beach FL
The price is ฿6,223 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿6,223
฿8,740 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Vero Beach. Enjoy a full-service spa, a beach locale and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"A great place with really relaxing vibes. Just be cautious about already added gratuity, I double tipped by mistake and they don’t mention it. Other than that it was a great stay"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Costa d'Este Beach Resort and Spa
Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa by IHG

Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa by IHG

4 out of 5
3500 Ocean Dr Vero Beach FL
The price is ฿6,781 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿6,781
฿9,321 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Vero Beach. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa by IHG
The Islander Inn

The Islander Inn

2 out of 5
3101 Ocean Dr Vero Beach FL
The price is ฿4,923 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿4,923
฿5,513 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Vero Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Sexton Plaza Beach and Vero Beach Museum of Art ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (128 reviews)
"The Property is an older property, but that makes special in it own way, Well maintained, close to the beach and shopping, staff was very helpful and pleasant. Enjoyed the coffee, tea and muffins in the morning. We will probably go back again, especially since it is only a couple hours away for a ..."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

The Islander Inn
The Driftwood Resort

The Driftwood Resort

3 out of 5
3150 Ocean Drive Vero Beach FL
The price is ฿5,925 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
฿5,925
฿6,801 total
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Vero Beach. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a beach locale. Popular attractions Sexton Plaza Beach and Vero Beach Museum ...
The Driftwood Resort
Sea Turtle Inn

Sea Turtle Inn

2.5 out of 5
835 Azalea Vero Beach FL
The price is ฿4,576 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿4,576
฿5,125 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Vero Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 12 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Sea Turtle Inn
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Where to stay in Central Beach

Find the best Central Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A sunset over the ocean with waves crashing onto the shore.

Vero Beach South

Though Vero Beach South may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like McKee Botanical Garden and Holman Stadium.

A lifeguard tower on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background.
Photo by Julie Telken
Open Photo by Julie Telken

South Beach

While visiting South Beach, you might make a stop by sights like South Beach Park and Round Island Oceanside Park.

An aerial view of a mangrove forest with distinct water channels and small islands.

Florida Ridge

While visiting Florida Ridge, you might make a stop by sights like Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area and Hallstrom Farmstead.

A sunset over a calm body of water with a wooden pier extending into the water.

Gifford

If you're spending some time in Gifford, Vero Beach Country Club and BigShots Vero Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A sign for the City of Vero Beach with directions to Guarded Beaches, Humiston Beach Park, Jaycee Beach Park, and Free Public Parking.

Downtown

While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Vero Beach Commmunity Center Park and Indian River Citrus Museum.

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