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

฿1,975
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

฿3,314
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

฿3,983
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

฿3,983
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

฿3,314
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

฿2,644
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 ฿4,867 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿4,867
฿5,451 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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
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 ฿7,886 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿7,886
฿10,605 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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
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 ฿4,945 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿4,945
฿7,355 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Wonderful, friendly staff. Beautiful property."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Costa d'Este Beach Resort and Spa
The Islander Inn

The Islander Inn

2 out of 5
3101 Ocean Dr Vero Beach FL
The price is ฿5,956 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿5,956
฿6,671 total
3 Aug - 4 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (119 reviews)
"Really enjoyed the stay, property was so cute. So close to the beach!"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

The Islander Inn
Sea Turtle Inn

Sea Turtle Inn

2.5 out of 5
835 Azalea Vero Beach FL
The price is ฿5,025 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿5,025
฿5,628 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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
The Driftwood Resort

The Driftwood Resort

3 out of 5
3150 Ocean Drive Vero Beach FL
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 ...
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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 Hallstrom Farmstead and Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area.

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 Vero Beach Commmunity Center Park and Indian River Citrus Museum.

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