Sebastian Inlet State Park | Florida Travel
My recent trip to Vero Beach, FL was full of fun and sunshine. We loved staying on the water at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort and exploring the local area. One of our favorite stops was Sebastian Inlet State Park– located only 10 miles away from our resort.
 We loaded up the car for an early morning of exploring at the state park. Being a hot spot for fishing, the park was already buzzing with visitors. The park has long jetties for saltwater fishing or, in our case, taking a leisurely walk.
Sebastian Inlet State Park also has 3 miles of beach and tide pools that are perfect spots for families to explore. My toddler loved splashing around in the tide pools and looking for seashells. We used the park’s picnic benches to set up camp for the day.
If you’re interested in taking a hike, the Hammock Trail provided an easy walk through the park with plenty of nature to admire. We saw birds and turtles, but the park is known a wide variety of wildlife viewing. The trail is a nice shaded option from the Florida heat.
Sebastian Inlet State Park is located on the “Treasure Coast”. Visitors can learn about the area’s rich history at the McLarty Treasure Museum ($2 per person). The museum features artifacts, exhibits and observation decks that look over the ocean. To this day, salvager’s still look for gold and silver from past shipwrecks.
Our family loved spending the day at Sebastian Inlet State Park and it’s a great addition to your stay at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. I would pack a picnic and bring athletic shoes for the trails. If you come in the early morning, expect parking to be busy with fishermen but clear out by late morning.
The park also provides camping locations, spots for surfing and spots for kayak launching.
Sebastian Inlet State Park
Open 24 hours
9700 South Highway A.1.A.
Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
(321) 984-4852
Visit Sebastian Inlet State Park online
Admission Fees:
$8.00 for multiple occupancy vehicle
$4.00 for single occupancy vehicle
$2.00 for pedestrians
This looks like such a lovely place to visit! I’ve only been to Florida once, but I’ve been dying to plan a trip and go back. I love being around wildlife and viewing nature when I travel. Love that panoramic view, how absolutely beautiful 🙂
What a lovely park, the water is so clear! I live at the beach, but our water is brown. It’s great for the animals, but not so pretty.
What a fun trip! It’s been a while since I’ve visited Disney but I’m dying to go back! I’ll have to check out this place next time we go!
This looks like a relaxing spot to spend the day while on vacation! I would love to check out the museum.
Not kidding… seeing any fabulous fun things to do in FLA is making me super jealous! That is totally my second home and I am missing those beaches and great activities. That State Park looks amazing!!
How pretty, but I have a hard time believing that the beach can be anything but gorgeous! I love the east coast beaches! The water is so warm!
What a beautiful place. The beach looks so serene. This is perfect when you need some peaceful time for yourself.
Oh this sounds like such a fun trip! What’s funny is, I grew up in and around Melbourne but I don’t think I’ve ever visited this park! Next time I come home to visit my parents, I’ll have to check it out!
What a beautiful place, we will have to check it out on our next trip to Florida hopefully over Spring break.
What a beautiful looking place. We have been wanting to stay at Disney’s Vero beach so this will definitely now be a stop on our trip! Thanks for sharing 🙂
OMG the water looks amazingly clear! I’ll be in florida in January and will check out if this is near where we are staying!
State parks are wonderful ways to observe nature. I love to visit them. This looks like a great one to visit.
This looks like a gorgeous place to visit! I’ve never heard of it, but it sounds like a wonderful family vacation spot.
Ooooo nothing better than a trip to a state park!!! Parks are so pretty. Especially when they have water!!!!!
Looks absolutely beautiful! I hope I can check it out next time I visit 🙂 Your pictures make me want to be on the beach!
I used to love a bit of fishing and walks with my family on our holidays. They would love a spot like this. Very nice post and glad you had a good time.
Oh, wow! This looks so beautiful and I love all the pictures you shared. I will have to check it out on our next trip to Florida.
This looks like such a pretty place! I haven’t spent any time in Florida. I flew to Miami once, only then to leave immediately on a cruise ship. Another time, we drove from Kentucky to Miami, but like before, we just drove straight there to go on a cruise. I would like to spend sometime in Florida though!
I love visiting state parks. I have never heard of this one before, but I’d love to visit someday! It’s simply gorgeous.
This looks awesome! I’ve never been to the Sebastian Inlet State Park, but I’ve definitely spent a fair share of time in Florida! Definitely adding it to my list!