Theodore Roosevelt established the nation’s first national wildlife refuge here: Indian River County’s Pelican Island. Adjacent is the Archie Carr Wildlife Refuge, a further 900 acres of birdlife in staggering variety. It is also home to the largest turtle nesting area in the world for loggerheads, greens and leatherbacks.
Some popular restaurants in Vero Beach to check out include Kilted Mermaid, The Tides, Cintron Bistro, Cobalt and the Riverside Café. Captain Hiram’s and the Crab Stop are local favorites in Sebastian.