beach3 blocks away
Orchid Island Beach
A calm, uncrowded stretch of Atlantic beach just three blocks from the front door.
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Things To Do
Things to Do in Vero Beach & Orchid Island
Orchid Island is old-Florida quiet — oak canopy, an unpaved historic road, a shipwreck you can snorkel from shore. Vero Oaks puts you three blocks from the beach and two from the Jungle Trail. Here is how our guests fill their days on the Treasure Coast.
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The Lay of the Land
Florida's Treasure Coast — 7 handpicked things to do, all within easy reach of Vero Oaks.
The Shortlist
What to Do Around Vero Beach
biking2 blocks away
Historic Jungle Trail
An 8-mile unpaved road two blocks away, tracing the Indian River Lagoon through mangroves and hammock.
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Breconshire Shipwreck snorkel site
An 1894 shipwreck lying roughly 300 yards off the Vero shore — a live reef for snorkelers on a calm day.
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paddleboardingVero Beach lagoon location behind…
Paddles By The Sea (lagoon SUP/kayak rentals)
Stand-up paddleboard and kayak rentals on the quiet Indian River Lagoon.
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sightseeing18-acre historic garden
McKee Botanical Garden
An 18-acre historic tropical garden a short drive south — shaded paths, lily ponds, and a children's garden.
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eco-tours64 acres
Environmental Learning Center
64 lagoon-side acres of boardwalks, kayak launches, and hands-on nature programs for kids.
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San Sebastian Inlet State Park
A short drive north to one of Florida's best surf breaks and jetty fishing spots.
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You Don't Even Have to Leave
Vero Oaks comes loaded — half the itinerary is in the backyard.
Cold plunge (NEW)New this year — a cold plunge under the oaks for the bravest early risers.
Beach bikes includedComplimentary bikes to roll the three blocks to the sand or onto the Jungle Trail.
Private mini golf courseA backyard course for the after-dinner rematch.
Outdoor pavilion with hammocksShaded hammocks under the oak canopy — the best seat on the property.
Private jacuzzi/hot tubSink into the outdoor jacuzzi under the oaks as the day winds down.
Plan It in 3 Days
Your Vero Beach Itinerary — Your Way
Four mood-built plans — Fun, Thrilling, Relaxed, and Nature — each a perfect three days of real, nearby things to do. Download the Nature sample now; the full pack lands in your inbox the day you book.
Nature
Oak canopy, lagoon boardwalks, and an old road back in time.
Download the free sample ↓Free 3-day sampleRelaxed
Three blocks from the sand, a hammock away from nothing.
In the booking packFun
Bikes, beach breaks, and a game room to settle the score.
In the booking packThrilling
A shipwreck offshore, a surf break up the coast, a board on the lagoon.
In the booking packThe full itinerary pack is a booking bonus.Reserve any Travel DRD home and we'll email you all 4 Vero Beach itineraries — beautifully laid out, ready to print, built from the same local knowledge on this page.
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Read Before You Go
Vero Beach Travel Guides
Vero Beach with Kids: The Orchid Island Guide We Give Our Own Guests
Vero Beach is the Florida coast without the theme-park gravity. Here's the Orchid Island week we plan for families staying at our own house.
Read the GuideThe Jungle Trail: Vero Beach's Unpaved Road Back in Time
A shaded, unpaved 1920s road winds up Orchid Island past mangroves and refuge overlooks. Here's how our guest families actually use it.
Read the GuideMcKee Botanical Garden With Kids: A Vero Beach Host's Family Visit Guide
How to visit McKee Botanical Garden with kids the easy way — the historic hammock, lily ponds, Hall of Giants, stroller notes, and what to pair it with in Vero.
Read the GuideA Family Day at Sebastian Inlet State Park: Jetty Fishing, a Calm Cove for Kids, and How We Do It
Snook and redfish off the jetty, a calm cove that's perfect for little kids, surf at First Peak, and two small museums — here's how families staying in Vero Beach do a day at Sebastian Inlet.
Read the GuideWhere to Stay
Our Vero Beach Home
Good to Know
Frequently Asked
What is there to do in Vero Beach?
Orchid Island is old-Florida quiet — oak canopy, an unpaved historic road, a shipwreck you can snorkel from shore. Highlights include Orchid Island Beach, Historic Jungle Trail, Breconshire Shipwreck snorkel site, Paddles By The Sea (lagoon SUP/kayak rentals), and more — all detailed on this page with distances and links.
Is Vero Beach good for families?
Yes. Vero Oaks sleeps 10 and the area mixes easy beach or park days with backyard amenities, so every age has something. Our free three-day itineraries are built specifically for family trips.
Do you have a Vero Beach itinerary we can follow?
We do — four mood-based three-day itineraries (Fun, Thrilling, Relaxed, and Nature). The Nature plan is a free download on this page, and the full pack is emailed free when you book any Travel DRD home.
Where should we stay to be close to all of this?
Vero Oaks sits right in the middle of it — see the full Vero Beach & Orchid Island destination guide for the map.
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