Central Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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Activities

A fun family and friend discovery day inside our jungle tour

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

AU$83
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
2- Hour Jungle Tour at Prehistoric Preserve Site in Fort Pierce
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

AU$167
per adult
8-Hour Jungle Tour and Lagoon Passage to the Ocean in Fort Pierce
Dolphin watching after the lunch break.

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

AU$139
per adult
6-Hr Tropical Mangroves, Coastal River and Ocean Wildlife Watch
Fort Pierce: 8-hr Jungle and Lagoon passage to Ocean in FL

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

AU$167
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

AU$139
per adult
Fort Pierce: 6-hr Mangroves, Coastal Rivers & Wildlife in FL
Surprised all of us jumping and catching a fish.

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

AU$111
per adult
4-Hour Mangrove Island and Dolphin Watch Sandbar in Fort Pierce
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Our pick of the best Central Beach Hotel Deals

Ocean Breeze Inn Vero Beach

Ocean Breeze Inn Vero Beach

3.5 out of 5
3384 Ocean Dr Vero Beach FL
The price is AU$245 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$245
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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! (1,249 reviews)
"The room was very clean.Access to the beach was nice.Free tea coffee regular and decaf that's what I drink makes me very happy walk distance to nice restaurants Very nice location"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 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 AU$389 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
AU$389
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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 ...
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 AU$417 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$417
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Everything from the room to the staff was wonderful. Very relaxing stay."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa by IHG
The Driftwood Resort

The Driftwood Resort

3 out of 5
3150 Ocean Drive Vero Beach FL
The price is AU$296 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$296
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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
The Islander Inn

The Islander Inn

2 out of 5
3101 Ocean Dr Vero Beach FL
The price is AU$255 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$255
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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! (132 reviews)
"Islander Inn reminds me so much of the small, old style Florida hotels from my youth. We rented two rooms for five of us. The property is well maintained on the exterior. Overall the rooms were pretty clean. Some items did need attention. There was a good amount of dust on the wall behind the bed ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

The Islander Inn
Sea Turtle Inn

Sea Turtle Inn

2.5 out of 5
835 Azalea Vero Beach FL
The price is AU$223 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$223
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (505 reviews)
"Great stay as always , can’t wait to go back. Perfect location and has everything you need."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Sea Turtle Inn
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Our guide on where to stay in Central Beach

Find the best Central Beach areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A marina with boats docked, a large building on the left, and a city skyline in the background.

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 wooden pier extending into calm waters at sunset.

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 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.

Central Beach Travel Guide

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