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

฿1,984
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

฿4,003
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

฿3,276
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

฿2,657
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 ฿4,704 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿4,704
฿5,269 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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. ...
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 ฿4,631 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,631
฿6,943 total
7 Sept - 8 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! (1,013 reviews)
"The property was well.maintained and the staff was very friendly. It has an excellent location on the beach. My only concern was the food at Wave restaurant. It was very bland and that is difficult to do for Cuban food. It was the only disappointment of the trip. I wish we would have eaten off property ..."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 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 ฿6,730 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿6,730
฿9,251 total
7 Sept - 8 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, the Wine and drink time is a nice treat. The pool area was a little messy and did not have many areas to lounge in chairs. The Valet worked very well and they were always courteous."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

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 ฿4,885 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿4,885
฿5,472 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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 ...
The Islander Inn
Sea Turtle Inn

Sea Turtle Inn

2.5 out of 5
835 Azalea Vero Beach FL
The price is ฿4,541 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿4,541
฿5,086 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (501 reviews)
"This is an old school florida inn. Though dated its Charming, with nice pool and beautiful grounds, lovely office staff. Kitchen was well stocked, looks like new dishes. In general was very clean but can't hide the age, esp the floors. The screen porch in #11 was unfortunately soggy from the very ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Sea Turtle Inn
The Driftwood Resort

The Driftwood Resort

3 out of 5
3150 Ocean Drive Vero Beach FL
The price is ฿6,861 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿6,861
฿7,847 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Vero Beach. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a private beach. Popular attractions Sexton Plaza Beach and Vero Beach Museum ...
The Driftwood Resort
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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 Vero Beach Theatre.

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 Whisper Lakes Golf Course 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 Old Vero Man Museum and Vero Beach Commmunity Center Park.

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