Neptune's Hideaway — Vero Beach Vacation Rental

🌿 Nature & Gardens

McKee Botanical Garden

350 US-1, Vero Beach

One of the largest outdoor water lily displays in the country, with blooms spreading across scenic lagoons and winding jungle-style paths accented by orchids. Great for all ages — don't miss the children's garden.

💡 Don't miss: The annual Water Lily Festival each June.

Jungle Trail (Historic Roadway)

An 8-mile hardpacked sand road along the Indian River Lagoon, on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in the 1920s for citrus transport. Perfect for fat tire biking, scenic driving, jogging, or walking.

Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge

4055 Wildlife Way (15 mi north)

The nation's first National Wildlife Refuge — boardwalks, an observation tower, and trails overlooking a major rookery.

Blue Cypress Lake

7400 Blue Cypress Lake Road

Ancient bald cypress trees line the shore alongside hundreds of osprey nests. Stunning in late winter and early spring during nesting season.

🏛 Culture & History

US Navy SEAL Museum

Ft. Pierce (20 min away)

Exhibits, equipment, historical boats, submarines, a Black Hawk helicopter, and more — all devoted to the history and legacy of the Navy SEALs.

Vero Beach Museum of Art

3001 Riverside Park Dr.

Rotating exhibitions, sculpture gardens, classes, and community events in a beautiful riverside setting.

The Heritage Center & Indian River Citrus Museum

2140 14th Ave.

A charming one-room museum that tells the story of the citrus industry that shaped Indian River County's identity.

Dodgertown / Jackie Robinson Training Complex

3901 26th St.

A fun stop for baseball fans with a rich history as the former spring training home of the Brooklyn and LA Dodgers.

Manatee Center

Ft. Pierce

Coastal awareness nature center with a waterfront viewing platform. Wheelchair accessible and great for families.

🛍 Markets & Shopping

Farmers Market — Ocean Drive

3000 Ocean Drive

Saturdays 8am – Noon. Fresh local produce, artisan goods, and ocean breezes.

Farmers Market — Main Street

21st St & 14th Ave

3rd Wednesday of the month, 4 – 7pm. A relaxed evening market in the heart of downtown.

Historic Downtown & Ocean Drive

Stroll through galleries, restaurants, shops, and beautifully restored buildings in Vero's preserved historic districts.

Ocean Drive Boutiques

Upscale beachside shopping just steps from the Atlantic.

Vero Beach Outlets

National brands and bargains in a relaxed open-air setting.

Al's Family Farms Citrus

2001 N Kings Hwy, Ft. Pierce

Fresh fruit, juices, and soft serve orange creamsicle cones. A fun detour with many varieties of fresh fruit juices to sample and take home.

🐢 Water & Wildlife

Sea Turtle Nesting & Hatching

Nesting season runs March 1 – October 31. Loggerheads are most common, but greens, leatherbacks, Kemp's ridleys, and hawksbills also nest here. In August, hatchlings emerge at night after ~60 days.

Turtle Walks — Sebastian Inlet

June–July, the Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park offer free Turtle Walks to watch nesting loggerheads. Limited to 20 people, beginning at 9pm. Rangers mark nests and may count eggs on the spot.

Kayaking

Paddle the Indian River Lagoon for a chance to spot dolphins and manatees up close. Rentals available at Vero Tackle & Watersports (3321 Bridge Plaza Dr) and the Environmental Learning Center.

Environmental Learning Center

10 miles north — a 64-acre island with aquariums, touch tanks, boardwalk trails, boat tours, kayak rentals, and lagoon education.

🎉 Annual Events

Vero Beach Air Show

Generally held in May at VRB Regional Airport, featuring the US Navy Blue Angels. A 3-day event including a Friday night show, military jet demonstrations, and family activities.

VB Film Festival

Usually held in April. Independent films, special screenings, and filmmaker events.

🔗 vbfilmfest.org

Water Lily Festival — McKee Garden

Annual celebration each June at McKee Botanical Garden — one of the most beloved local events of the summer season.

Golf & Big Shots

3456 US-1, Vero Beach

Plenty of courses to choose from across the area. For something different, Big Shots offers climate-controlled tees and a driving range experience similar to Top Golf, with a restaurant on-site.

🔗 verobigshots.com

🌴 Parks & Recreation

South Beach Park

1704 Ocean Dr., Vero Beach

Excellent facilities, shaded picnic tables, playgrounds, restrooms, and a beautiful oceanfront walkway.

Riverside Park

Great for kayaking, walking trails, picnic areas, tennis courts, Veterans Memorial Island, and free outdoor concerts at Riverside Theatre on weekends.

Round Island Beach Park

2200 South A1A

Features displays on WWII soldier landing practice obstacles (still present offshore) and information about local manatees.

Sebastian Inlet State Park

9700 S. Highway A1A

Excellent for kayaking, fishing, surfing, and camping. Also home to the famous Turtle Walks program.

Surfing

Sebastian area is best for experienced surfers. Ft. Pierce has great spots for beginners and intermediates — ask at any local surf shop.

🏖 Beaches Near Neptune's Hideaway

Vero Beach is blessed with a long, uncrowded coastline. Here are the main beach access points within easy reach:

Sexton Plaza Beach

South Beach Park

Humiston Beach Park

Jaycee Park Boardwalk

Turtle Trail Beach

Ambersand Beach

Seagrape Trail Beach

Treasure Shores Park

Golden Sands Beach Park

Wabasso Beach Park

Tracking Station Park

Round Island Beach

💡 Tip: Seagrape Trail is secluded and Spanish treasure has occasionally washed ashore. Ambersand Beach sits within Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge.

🏓 Pickleball

Vero Beach has a thriving pickleball scene. Places to play:

Pocahontas Park South County Park Intergenerational Rec Center Vero Fitness Vero Beach Pickleball The Pickleball Guru Hogan Yards Sebastian Pickleball Complex Grand Harbor Tennis Complex Club Shores Courts The Moorings Yacht & Country Club Charles Park Riverside Park Schumann Drive Park

🎣 Fishing

Saltwater — Inshore

Indian River Lagoon: Snook, Redfish, Trout, Tarpon, Cobia, Permit
Surf Fishing: Tarpon, Snook, Sharks, Bluefish, Pompano (seasonal)
Offshore (Atlantic): Sailfish, Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Kingfish

Freshwater

Lake Okeechobee — Trophy largemouth bass (Dec–Mar); ask for guide Kevin Long at Roland Martin Resort, Clewiston
Stick Marsh/Farm 13 — Legendary big bass lake
Lake Garcia — Vegetation-rich fishery
Kenansville Lake — Trophy lake close to Vero

🎵 Live Music

Riverside Theatre (Vero Beach) — Live in the Loop: free outdoor concerts Thu–Sat with food & drinks
Waldo's at the Driftwood (Vero Beach) — Historic oceanfront venue with frequent live bands
Kilted Mermaid (Vero Beach) — Eclectic wine & beer bar with themed music nights
Capt. Hiram's Resort (Sebastian) — Major waterfront venue with live bands on multiple stages
Earl's Hideaway (Sebastian) — Biker-friendly rock & blues shows with an outdoor stage
Mash Monkeys & Pareidolia Brewing (Sebastian) — Breweries with regular live shows
Concerts in the Park (Sebastian) — Seasonal free outdoor concerts at Riverview Park
Sunset Saturday Concert Series (Vero Beach) — Monthly oceanfront concerts at Humiston Park

🛒 Grocery Options Near Neptune's Hideaway

Walmart Neighborhood Market

1750 US-1 S

6am – 11pm · Closest major grocery

The Fresh Market

526A 21st St

7am – 9pm · Upscale groceries

Publix – Treasure Coast Plaza

415 21st St

Full-service supermarket

Neptune's
Hideaway

Coastal calm, fully lived-in

Every corner
has a story

Everything you need,
nothing you don't

Three bedrooms,
made for rest

Packed with
the details

Vero Beach —
the real Florida

Ready to
escape?

Things to Do
in Vero Beach

Neptune'sHideaway

Coastal calm, fully lived-in

Every cornerhas a story

Everything you need,nothing you don't

Three bedrooms,made for rest

Packed withthe details

Vero Beach —the real Florida

Ready toescape?

Things to Doin Vero Beach