Paddle By The Sea’s Beach Guide
A chair worthy tour of Vero’s best stretches of sand (and the spots we’ll happily deliver your loungers & umbrellas)
How our “chair rating” works
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★☆☆ = Worth a detour
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★★☆ = Worth a special trip
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★★★ = Drop everything and go
We grade beaches on comfort, parking, facilities, food, scenery, and that indefinable wow factor. Ready? Let’s hit the sand.
★★★ Humiston Beach
Address: 3000 Ocean Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963
| What you need to know | Details |
|---|---|
| Parking | Free all day; closest spot ~200 ft stroll |
| Bathrooms & Showers | Pristine city-run restrooms plus foot-wash stations |
| Walk to Water | Pavement all the way until the last few sandy yards |
| Shell Factor | Prime hunting ground for ark clams & tiny coquina—bring a mesh bag! |
| Lifeguards | Yes |
| Food & Fun | Pizza at Nino’s Café, elevated seafood at Citrus Grill, sweet-cool relief at Kilwins, plus a playground & boutique shopping |
Why we love it: Everything a family could want within flipflop reach, grab lunch nearby, let the kids rule the playground, and settle in for stress free seaside fun.
★★☆ Sexton Plaza (AKA “People-Watch Central”)
Address: 1025 Beachland Blvd, Vero Beach, FL 32963
| Parking | Tight but free, arrive before 10 a.m. |
| Bathrooms | None onsite, but Mulligan’s and Ocean Breeze motel welcome sandy feet |
| Walk to Water | 150–350 ft |
| Shell Factor | Coquina rainbows plus the occasional olive shell |
| Lifeguards | No |
| Food Nearby | Ocean Grill takeaway (chefkiss), tacos at El Sid’s, casual bites at Casey’s Place |
Why we love it: Smack in the middle of Oceanside’s business distract, perfect for pairing sun with a craft cocktail or a little shopping stroll.
★★☆ Jaycee Park
Address: 4200 Ocean Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963
| Parking | Spread out but plentiful |
| Bathrooms & Showers | City maintained |
| Walk to Water | 250–650 ft |
| Shell Factor | Hands down the best spot for tiny obsidian black shark teeth, look for dark triangles among the shell grit |
| Lifeguards | Yes |
| Food Nearby | Just Seaside Grill but that shrimp-and-grits brunch is worth the trip |
Why we love it: Fewer shops = quieter vibe. Spread out, hunt for shark teeth, and treat yourself to pancakes with an ocean view.
★★☆ Round Island Oceanside Park
Address: 2400 23rd St SE, Vero Beach, FL 32963
| Parking | Small lot; fills on holidays |
| Bathrooms & Showers | County-run, reliable |
| Walk to Water | 200–400 ft |
| Shell Factor | Lightning whelks and jingle shells hide in the wrack line after a storm |
| Lifeguards | Yes |
| Food Nearby | None, pack a cooler |
Why we love it: Off-the-radar tranquility. Pack a picnic, queue a playlist, and hunt some shells or sharks teeth.
★☆☆ South Beach Park
Address: 1702 Ocean Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963
| Parking | Generous lot but fills midday |
| Bathrooms & Showers | Yes |
| Walk to Water | 500 ft pavement + 400 ft sand (worth the stroll) |
| Shell Factor | Uncrowded = better odds of scallops, pen shells & more |
| Lifeguards | Yes |
| Food Nearby | South Beach Pizza: Grab a pie for sunset |
Why we love it: Quiet corners, long shoreline, and sunrise that turns the Atlantic into rose gold. Ideal for photographers and serenity seekers.
Pro Tips from the Sand Pros
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Shark-tooth hack: Focus on glossy black triangles mixed with broken shell bits. Your inner treasure hunter will thank you.
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Shell etiquette: Empty shells only—many beauties are still occupied.
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Skip the schlepp: Book chairs & umbrellas ahead and we’ll set the stage before you even arrive.
Ready to claim your spot?
Hit the button below, choose your beach, and let Paddle By The Sea handle the heavy lifting. See you in the sand! 🏖️
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