Overview
Sebastian is a small town in south east Florida on the Indian River at Sebastian Inlet. A welcoming sign proclaims the town to be "Home of Pelican Island, friendly people & six old grouches."
3 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 4 places to stay
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Best things about Sebastian
Sebastian Inlet State Park
On the barrier island at the southern end of the county, the park offers a wide variety of outdoor activities including wildlife viewing, fishing, camping, swimming, and more. It is one of the best spots in the county fo…
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge
St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park
Sebastian Municipal Golf Course
Par 72, 18 holes, 6,715 yards.
Skydive Sebastian
Sebastian Airport.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–May. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 54°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Sep and Jun. (climate data from nearby Melbourne)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- VRB Vero Beach Regional Airport, Vero Beach — 10 mi away. Directions
- MLB Melbourne Orlando International Airport, Melbourne — 24 mi away. Directions
- MCO Orlando International Airport, Orlando — 67 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Sebastian Inlet State Park, Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, Sebastian Municipal Golf Course
- Lunch Squid Lips
- Afternoon St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, Skydive Sebastian
- Dinner The Italian Cousin
- Evening Paredolia Brewing Company
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Get in
- Interstate 95, Exit 156 (Fellsmere Rd, also County Road 512) East.
- U.S. Highway 1 runs through Sebastian along the Intracoastal Waterway.
See
See Sebastian Inlet State Park
On the barrier island at the southern end of the county, the park offers a wide variety of outdoor activities including wildlife viewing, fishing, camping, swimming, and more. It is one of the best spots in the county for surfing and is a great fishing and surfing spot. The McLarty Treasure Museum exhibits the history of the 1715 Spanish treasure fleet. Sebastian Fishing Museum tells the history of the area's fishing industry.
Do
Buy
Shop Long Point Bait & Tackle
Eat
Drink
Drink Paredolia Brewing Company
Sleep
Camping
Camping is available at Sebastian Inlet State Park.
Go next
- North to the greater Melbourne area.
- South to Vero Beach and Jupiter.
Nearby
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