Barrier Island Neighborhoods
Vero Beach's barrier island holds a long chain of distinct communities across roughly 22 miles. Many are gated, several are full private clubs with their own golf and beach facilities, and a handful sit within walking distance of the Ocean Drive village.
The island reads as one place from A1A, but it is really a chain of distinct neighborhoods. Some are full private club communities with their own golf, beach and dining. Others are open, low-walled streets from the 1950s where you can walk to a coffee shop.
Use the filters to narrow by what usually matters most: gated or open, oceanfront or riverfront, and whether the village is walkable from the front door.
North, Central and South Beach
The island divides into three areas, each with its own pace. Start with the one that sounds like you.
North Beach
North of the Disney resort, A1A gets quieter and the island turns to large master-planned communities, many of them guard-gated, built around golf, racquet sports and private beach clubs.
Explore North BeachCentral Beach
Central Beach is the island's village. Its alphabetical flower and tree streets, from Acacia to Banyan to Cypress, sit within walking, biking or golf cart distance of Ocean Drive, the beach, Riverside Park and the island's cultural venues.
Explore Central BeachSouth Beach
South of the 17th Street Causeway, the island settles into quiet residential streets and established planned communities, close enough to bike to Central Beach but calm enough to feel removed from it.
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The Moorings Vs. John's Island: Two Vero Beach Private-Club Communities Compared
A side-by-side look at the Moorings and John's Island, the two largest private-club communities on Vero Beach's barrier island.
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Ambersand Beach
OpenA secluded North Beach stretch between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon, where many homes pair direct ocean access with a private river dock. Divided by Highway A1A, the area supports boating, fishing, and kayaking alongside abundant native wildlife.
Anglers Cove
OpenAnglers Cove is a non-gated South Beach neighborhood set east of A1A under mature oak trees, ending directly at the Atlantic Ocean.
Atlantis
GatedAtlantis is a gated oceanfront community situated east of A1A in South Beach, just south of The Moorings.
Baytree
GatedAbout 110 condos and villas on both sides of A1A, set among live oaks and palms with an oceanfront pool and clay tennis courts.
Beachside
GatedBeachside is a gated barrier island community featuring single-family homes and condominiums along East Beachside Lane.
Bermuda Bay
GatedA guard-gated community of about 120 condominiums, courtyard homes, and single-family residences in Indian River Shores. Spanning both sides of Highway A1A, the neighborhood features a community dock on the lagoon, a clubhouse, heated pool, two Har-Tru tennis courts, and private beach access via a dune crossover with a shaded deck.
Bermuda Club
GatedA gated community of 93 West Indies style single-family homes on the northern barrier island near the Vero Disney Resort. Amenities include a clubhouse with a heated pool and fitness center, a private lagoon dock, and deeded beach access across Highway A1A. The neighborhood is situated moments from the historic Jungle Trail and the 510 Wabasso Bridge.
Bethel Isle
OpenBethel Isle is a waterfront community along Bethel Creek Drive and Sunset Drive featuring single-family residences with views of local waterways.
Cache Cay
GatedCache Cay is a guard-gated island community ringed by the Indian River Lagoon and canals, where most homes have deep-water docks. The neighborhood is situated near the Vero Beach City Marina and provides direct boating access to the waterway and The Cut. Properties are located just off A1A, close to local dining, the Village Beach Market, and the beach at Jaycee Park.
Caledon Shores
OpenBuilt in 1981, Caledon Shores is a five-story oceanfront condominium of 45 residences located between Jaycee Park and the Vero Beach Pier. Condos feature two-bedroom layouts ranging from 1,400 to 2,300 square feet with ocean or river views. Amenities include private beach access, a heated oceanfront pool and spa, fitness center, and assigned covered parking.
Castaway Cove
GatedA gated community of over 400 homes spanning from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian River, Castaway Cove is organized into six distinct enclaves known as Waves. Amenities include beach access with a pavilion, tennis courts, a community pool, and a riverfront park with private boat docks.
Floralton Beach
OpenFloralton Beach is a quiet, ungated subdivision of single-family homes east of A1A in South Beach, centered on Reef Road with side streets such as Norfolk Pine Lane and Live Oak Lane. Lots are large, the oceanfront homes along Reef Road sit directly on the Atlantic, and residents share a deeded path to a secluded stretch of beach. Homes run from about 2,000 square feet to newer oceanfront estates near 9,000 square feet.
Gracewood Lane
GatedGracewood is a gated South Beach community east of A1A featuring single-family residences on large lots steps from the ocean.
A 1982 riverfront condominium west of A1A with sunset views, private boat slips, a heated pool and spa.
Indian Bay
OpenSingle-family homes in Indian Bay feature scenic waterways, tree-lined streets, and river frontage along the Indian River Lagoon.
An incorporated town of about 3,750 homes with its own public safety department, containing several gated enclaves within its limits. Club membership depends on the specific community within Indian River Shores; see the individual neighborhood profiles.
Indian Trails
GatedA guard-gated ocean-to-river community of 118 single-family homes set across 80 acres in Indian River Shores. Amenities include an oak canopy, nature trails with waterfalls, a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, Har-Tru tennis courts, a private oceanfront beach pavilion, and a marina with slips available for purchase.
Island Club of Vero
GatedIsland Club of Vero is a gated community of approximately 250 single-family homes divided into two sections, Oceanside and Riverside. Set around lakes on the west side of Highway A1A, the neighborhood includes private beach access, two clubhouses, two heated pools, and a pier on the Indian River Lagoon.
John's Island
GatedJohn's Island is a gated private club community with about 1,400 residences spanning A1A from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian River Lagoon. Property styles feature English Georgian architecture across single-family estates, oceanfront condominiums, townhomes, and golf cottages. Ownership requires club membership.
Little Harbour
GatedLittle Harbour is a gated South Beach neighborhood featuring custom waterfront residences along the Intracoastal Waterway with private beach access.
Marbrisa
GatedA gated community spanning both sides of A1A near the north end of Indian River Shores: oceanfront townhomes and a beach club on the east, oak-shaded homes and villas along the historic Jungle Trail on the west, with tennis, pickleball, a marina and two clubhouses.
Marsh Island
GatedMarsh Island is a gated residential island in the Indian River Lagoon off CR 510 featuring 32 home sites designed with a West Indies aesthetic. The boating community includes an HOA clubhouse with fitness facilities, a protected marina, and private docks or boat slips for residents.
Ocean Chateau
OpenOcean Chateau is a 35-unit condominium situated on the north end of Ocean Drive, across the street from the beach. Residents can walk to Central Beach shops, restaurants, parks, and the weekly farmers market. On-site amenities include a heated swimming pool, a library, and a community room.
Ocean Club
OpenOcean Club is an established oceanfront community of about 50 residences across three buildings directly north of Jaycee Park. Built in 1971 and 1973, the properties offer community pools, elevators, and direct beach access within walking distance of Central Beach dining and shops.
Ocean Colony
GatedOcean Colony is a gated enclave of single-family homes and oceanfront estates east of A1A in Indian River Shores with deeded beach access.
Ocean Oaks
GatedOcean Oaks features gated East and West sections in South Beach, offering concrete block construction, deeded beach access, and ocean views.
Ocean Pearl
GatedOcean Pearl is a gated enclave of single-family homes on the barrier island with private beach access reached via a lighted path.
Oceanaire Heights features about 80 single-family homes on the northern barrier island with no HOA fees or rental restrictions.
Oceanridge
GatedOceanridge is a gated community of 64 single-family homes situated east of Highway A1A with deeded beach access.
Oceanside
OpenA three-story, pet-friendly South Beach condominium across the street from the ocean, with a pool, barbecue area and elevator.
Old Orchid
OpenA neighborhood of about 100 single-family homes in the Town of Orchid, Old Orchid sits just off the Route 510 causeway near Disney's Vero Beach Resort and the historic Jungle Trail. Homes showcase Mediterranean architecture with barrel tile roofs arranged around a central lake. Community amenities include a clubhouse, heated swimming pool, tennis court, and fitness room.
Old Riomar
OpenOld Riomar features single-family homes and estates set under mature live oaks surrounding an oceanfront golf course.
Orchid Cove
GatedA gated GHO Homes community located along Orchid Cove Circle just across the Wabasso Bridge. Homes surround a central lake and overlook the Indian River Lagoon, supported by a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, boat docks, fishing pier, and kayak launch.
Orchid Island
GatedA gated ocean-to-river community of about 380 residences in the Town of Orchid, Orchid Island features an 18-hole Arnold Palmer golf course and a 17,000-square-foot clubhouse. Amenities include an oceanfront beach club, eight Har-Tru tennis courts, a fitness center, spa, and marina access. Properties include custom courtyard homes, cottages, and low-rise oceanfront condominiums. Ownership requires club membership.
Orchid Isle Estates
GatedOrchid Isle Estates is a gated waterfront community of 68 homes and lots on Pine Island in the Indian River Lagoon, located just south of the Wabasso Bridge. The neighborhood features private docks with deep water access and east and west observation piers along mangrove-lined shores.
Oyster Bay
GatedOyster Bay is a gated community of single-family homes located on the southern end of Vero Beach barrier island.
A 58-acre guard-gated ocean-to-river enclave of about 130 residences, Palm Island Plantation features British West Indies and Old Florida architecture with metal roofs and deep porches. Situated along the historic Jungle Trail, the property includes estate homes, carriage homes, townhomes, and condominiums with private beach access and an Indian River marina.
About 50 riverfront and river-view homes, most with private dockage on the lagoon.
Peppertree
OpenPeppertree is a residential community west of Highway A1A with about 40 single-family homes and attached villas set beneath mature oaks and tropical foliage. Built mostly between the mid-1980s and early 1990s using concrete block and frame construction, some residences overlook an interior lake. Amenities include a community pool, shared common grounds, and neighborhood lawn maintenance.
Porpoise Point
OpenPorpoise Point is an open neighborhood east of A1A in South Beach featuring single-family homes, oceanfront properties, and deeded beach access.
Racquet Club
OpenA condominium community of about 90 residences across Ocean Drive from the beach, featuring tennis courts, a heated pool, and ocean views. Amenities include a clubhouse with a fitness center, library, and billiards room, all within walking distance of Central Beach dining and shopping.
Riomar
OpenAn open, ungated neighborhood surrounding Riomar Country Club, Riomar features sand-lined streets shaded by live oak canopies. The golf course opened in 1919 as the island's first and remains the only barrier island course with holes overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Club membership is optional, with homes dating from 1918 through the 1950s and 1960s.
A guard-gated 117-acre community of 145 residences north of John's Island, River Club at Carlton features estate homes, villas, and condominiums. Amenities include two clubhouses, pools, tennis courts, rental guest suites, boat dockage, and access to the historic Jungle Trail.
River Oaks Estates features single-family homes in Central Beach, positioned close to Riverside Park, local cultural attractions, and beachside dining.
River Ridge Estates offers detached single-family homes situated on lots of over half an acre between the river and the ocean in South Beach.
Riverside Park
OpenRiverside Park features single-family homes along Indian River Drive East with private docks and expansive views of the water.
Riverwalk
OpenA canal-front community of about 50 condominiums with Indian River access and deeded beach access across A1A. The complex features an open-air courtyard atrium, covered parking, and secure entry. Amenities include a heated waterfront pool, a day dock, a kayak launch with storage racks, a firepit, and grilling stations.
Robles Del Mar
OpenA 1977 oceanfront condominium community of 73 residences on Highway A1A in Indian River Shores featuring Spanish-style architecture and mature oaks. Amenities include private beach access, a heated pool, tennis, pickleball, and gated underground parking. Two-bedroom and larger floor plans range from 1,630 to 2,400 square feet within walking distance of Village Beach Market.
Royale Riviera
OpenRoyale Riviera is a seven-story 55+ condominium of 54 residences built in 1969 near the beach and causeway. The community features a swimming pool, penthouse clubhouse, and a rooftop terrace with 360-degree views of the ocean, river, and bridges. Residents have convenient access to South Beach Park, local dining, and the Ocean Drive village.
Sanderling
GatedSanderling is a gated oceanfront community east of A1A in North Beach featuring single-family homes, deeded beach access, and tennis courts.
Sandpointe
GatedSingle-family homes in Sandpointe East and West span both sides of Highway A1A south of the 17th Street Causeway. The ocean-to-river community features gated entrances on both sides, deeded Atlantic Ocean beach access via a private dune crossover, and private docks along the Indian River Lagoon.
Sea Colony
GatedA gated oceanfront community of about 30 residences: single-family homes on West Sea Colony Drive and an oceanfront condominium building on East Sea Colony Drive, with a private dune crossover and clubhouse on the north island.
Sea Cove
OpenBuilt in 1982, Sea Cove is an oceanfront condominium community of 80 residences set across two five-story buildings. Residents enjoy direct beach access, a heated swimming pool with a sun deck, a community clubhouse, and assigned parking.
Sea Forest Court
GatedSea Forest Court is an established gated enclave east of A1A offering single-family homes with deeded beach access.
Sea Mist Court
OpenSea Mist Court is a South Beach neighborhood in The Moorings featuring courtyard single-family homes with beach access and HOA-maintained yards and pools.
Sea Oaks
GatedA gated ocean-to-river community in Indian River Shores with about 610 residences, Sea Oaks features low-rise condominiums, villas, cottages, and single-family homes. Amenities include a two-story beach club with a pool, a marina, five dining options, and a tennis club with 16 Har-Tru courts. Ownership requires club membership.
Sea Watch
OpenA 55+ oceanfront condominium of about 40 residences across three-story buildings in Indian River Shores. Residences feature private balconies, direct beach access, a heated pool, clubhouse, elevator service, and tennis and pickleball courts.
Seaglass
GatedOne of the island's newest communities, with detached homes and attached villas by GHO Homes, private beach access, nature trails and a beachside clubhouse.
Seagrove
GatedSeagrove spans ocean to river across Highway A1A, divided into gated Seagrove East and Seagrove West sections under mature oak canopies. The neighborhood features about 250 mid-century and rebuilt homes, some direct oceanfront, with wood-shingle roofs, beach access, tennis courts, and a lake.
Seagrove West
GatedSeagrove West is a gated riverfront community along the Indian River Lagoon offering single-family homes with deeded beach access, private docks, a marina, and tennis.
Seaquay Condos
GatedSeaquay Condos is an oceanfront community of 62 residences and 10 resident-owned offices at 4800 Highway A1A. The property includes private beach access, underground parking, an oceanfront pool, and the only ocean pier in Indian River County.
Seaside
GatedSeaside is a gated 12-home enclave situated east of A1A in South Beach featuring oceanfront residences and deeded beach access.
Seasons
GatedLocated on Orchid Island, Seasons is a gated community of approximately 100 West Indies style single-family homes with five floor plans. Neighborhood amenities center on a 6,000-square-foot clubhouse featuring a heated pool and spa, fitness center, two tennis courts, and a grass croquet court. The beach, Disney Vero Beach Resort, and the Historic Jungle Trail are a short bike ride away.
Seaview
GatedSeaview is a boutique gated community east of A1A featuring 24 home sites with direct beach access.
Shorelands
GatedShorelands is a gated South Beach neighborhood east of Highway A1A that provides private beach access along a single residential street.
Silver Sands
GatedSilver Sands is a gated South Beach community east of A1A featuring single-family homes with deeded beach access.
Silver Shores
OpenSilver Shores features single-family residences and townhomes situated near beach access on the northern barrier island.
Smugglers Cove
OpenLocated east of A1A south of the 17th Street Causeway, Smugglers Cove is a 37-home community with deeded beach access.
Somerset Bay
GatedSomerset Bay is a gated riverfront condominium community along the Historic Jungle Trail beside Bermuda Club. Low-rise buildings feature two residences per floor with private elevator foyers, oversized air-conditioned garages, and river views. Amenities include a clubhouse, swimming pool, and deeded Atlantic beach access.
Spindrift
OpenSpindrift is a 22-unit oceanfront condominium community located along the south end of Ocean Drive in Central Beach. The property features a heated oceanfront swimming pool and spa, elevator access, covered parking, and private beach access, all within walking distance of village shops and dining.
Summerplace
OpenAn unincorporated north island neighborhood of about 70 older cottages and newer rebuilds between the ocean and the lagoon. Shaded by live oak hammocks, sandy shell lanes lead directly to the beach adjacent to Wabasso Beach. The community sits near the historic Jungle Trail and just north of Disney's Vero Beach Resort.
Sunset Drive
OpenSunset Drive offers single-family residences along the barrier island with private pools, river views, and close beach access.
The Estuary
GatedThe Estuary is a guard-gated neighborhood of about 90 custom single-family homes in Indian River Shores, situated west of Highway A1A. Properties feature riverfront, canal, or lake views, with many offering private boat docks on the Indian River Lagoon.
The Moorings
GatedA gated ocean-to-river community of about 1,200 single-family homes and condominiums south of the village. Waterfront properties feature seawalls and deep-water dockage with direct Intracoastal Waterway access at marker 160. An optional yacht and country club provides private beach access, nine Fast-Dry tennis courts, a fitness center, and two golf courses.
The Shores
GatedThe Shores is a guarded community in Indian River Shores offering single-family homes set among mature oak trees with lakefront and riverfront settings.
The Strand
GatedA newer gated Indian River Shores community running west from Highway A1A to the Historic Jungle Trail. The neighborhood features Key West style attached homes and single-family residences with natural gas and direct beach access.
The Village Spires
GatedTwo 13-story oceanfront condominium towers built in 1973 contain 104 residences that predate the City of Vero Beach height limit. Located in Central Beach next to the Vero Beach Hotel and Spa, the gated community offers direct beach access, wraparound balconies, an oceanfront clubhouse, a heated pool, and a fitness center.
Treasure Cove
OpenTreasure Cove is a coastal neighborhood of single-family homes east of A1A with direct access to a private beach.
Vero Beach Estates spans Central Beach between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River. Eclectic, beachy homes line oak-canopied streets where residents walk, bike, or take a golf cart to shops, dining, and cultural venues.
Veromar
OpenVeromar is an established Central Beach neighborhood of single-family homes set beneath mature oaks between the Indian River and the Atlantic.
Vista Del Mar
OpenAbout 240 oceanfront condos across nine buildings offer one- and two-bedroom residences for buyers 55 and over. Located in Indian River Shores near the Village Beach Market, community amenities include a clubhouse, heated pool, patio area, bocce, shuffleboard, and private beach access.
Windsor
GatedA planned ocean-to-river village of about 350 homes and homesites, Windsor blends architecture inspired by the Bahamas, Bermuda, and Charleston across its North, South, and main Village sections. Amenities include an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Jr. golf course, an Equestrian Centre with a polo field, a Stan Smith Tennis Centre, and a Beach Club connected by a private tunnel. Ownership requires club membership.
Wyn Cove
OpenWyn Cove is a quiet, single-street community east of A1A in South Beach offering single-family homes with dedicated beach access.
Where on the Island
Each pin marks one of the 83 neighborhoods with a full profile.
Every Beachside Community
This directory lists every beachside community on the island, 126 in all, by area. Not every one has a full profile yet: 83 neighborhood profiles are written so far, and the rest are listed by name. Not sure which one fits? Ask the Island and someone on the team will answer.
North Beach
- 400 Beach RoadCondos
- Ambersand Beach
- Baytree
- Bermuda Bay
- Bermuda Club
- CarltonCondos
- CoralstoneCondos
- Fountains CondoCondos
- Harbour Island Club
- Indian River Shores
- Indian Trails
- Island Club of Vero
- John's Island
- La Mer CondoCondos
- Marbrisa
- Mariner VillageHouses
- MaroonTownhomes
- Marsh Island
- Ocean Colony
- Ocean Pearl
- Oceanaire Heights
- Old Orchid
- Orchid Cove
- Orchid Island
- Orchid Isle Estates
- Palm Island Plantation
- Park ShoresCondos, Townhomes
- Pebble Bay Estates
- Pebble BeachHouses, Condos
- Peppertree
- River Club at Carlton
- Robles Del Mar
- Sanderling
- Sea Colony
- Sea Forest Court
- Sea Oaks
- Sea Watch55+
- Seaglass
- Seasons
- Seaview
- Silver Shores
- Somerset Bay
- Summerplace
- Sunset Drive
- The Estuary
- The Shores
- The Strand
- Vera Cruz CondoCondos55+
- Victoria CondoCondos
- Vista Del Mar55+
- Windsor
Central Beach
- Adria CondoCondos
- Bay ColonyCondos
- Bay Island ClubCondos
- Bayou CondoCondos
- BeachwalkCondos
- Bethel by the SeaHouses
- Bethel Creek TownhousesTownhomes
- Bethel Isle
- Cache Cay
- Caledon Shores
- Coquina PlaceCondos
- Gables of Vero BeachCondos
- Indian Bay
- Kentucky ClubCondos
- Ocean Chateau
- Ocean Club
- Ocean CorpHouses
- Ocean TowersCondos
- OceangateCondos
- Old Riomar
- Pelican CoveHouses
- Racquet Club
- Riomar
- Riomar BayHouses
- Riomar SandsCondos
- River Oaks Estates
- Riverside GardensCondos
- Riverside Park
- Riverwalk
- Royale Riviera55+
- Sea Cove
- Seaquay Condos
- South CoveCondos
- Spindrift
- The Village Spires
- Vero Beach Estates
- Vero TowersCondos
- Veromar
- Village by the SeaCondos, Townhomes
South Beach
- AnchorHouses · in The Moorings
- Anglers Cove
- Atlantis
- Beachside
- Castaway Cove
- DunesHouses
- Floralton Beach
- Galleons CondoCondos
- Gracewood Lane
- Harbor InnCondos
- Harbour SideCondos · in The Moorings
- Little Harbour
- North PassageCondos · in The Moorings
- Ocean Oaks
- Oceanridge
- Oceanside
- Oyster Bay
- Porpoise Point
- River MewsCondos · in The Moorings
- River Ridge Estates
- Sandpointe
- Sea Mist Court
- Seagrove
- Seagrove West
- Seaside
- Shorelands
- Silver Sands
- Smugglers Cove
- South PassageCondos · in The Moorings
- SouthwindsCondos · in The Moorings
- Spinnaker PointCondos · in The Moorings
- St. Christopher Beach & HarborHouses
- The Moorings
- Treasure Cove
- West PassageCondos · in The Moorings
- Wyn Cove
Beachside Neighborhoods Compared
Access type, setting, walkability to Ocean Drive, and whether club membership comes with the address.
| Neighborhood | Access | Setting | Time to Ocean Dr. | Club membership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchid Island | Gated | Ocean to river | 22 min drive | Required |
| John's Island | Gated | Ocean to river | 15 min drive | Required |
| Indian River Shores | Open | Ocean to river | 12 min drive | Varies by enclave |
| The Village Spires | Gated | Oceanfront | 12 min drive | None |
| Sea Oaks | Gated | Ocean to river | 13 min drive | Required |
| The Estuary | Gated | Riverfront | 11 min drive | None |
| Palm Island Plantation | Gated | Riverfront | 11 min drive | None |
| Windsor | Gated | Ocean to river | 14 min drive | Required |
| Seagrove | Gated | Near ocean | 8 min walk to village | None |
| Riomar | Open | Ocean to river | 5 min walk to village | Optional |
| The Moorings | Gated | Ocean to river | 9 min drive | Optional |
| Sea Colony | Gated | Oceanfront | 10 min drive | None |
| Bermuda Bay | Gated | Riverfront | 9 min drive | None |
| Pebble Bay Estates | Open | Riverfront | 10 min drive | None |
| Summerplace | Open | Ocean and river | 18 min drive | None |
| Castaway Cove | Gated | Near ocean | 8 min drive | None |
| Old Orchid | Open | Near the river | 22 min drive | None |
| Seasons | Gated | Between ocean and river | 21 min drive | HOA clubhouse |
| Island Club of Vero | Gated | Lakes and river, beach access | 20 min drive | HOA clubhouse |
| Marbrisa | Gated | Ocean to river | 19 min drive | HOA clubhouse |
| Baytree | Gated | Ocean to hammock | 18 min drive | HOA clubhouse |
| Robles Del Mar | Open | Oceanfront | 15 min drive | None |
| Vista Del Mar | Open | Oceanfront | 15 min drive | None |
| Cache Cay | Gated | Riverfront | 5 min drive | None |
| Marsh Island | Gated | Riverfront island | 24 min drive | HOA clubhouse |
| Bermuda Club | Gated | Near ocean and river | 20 min drive | HOA clubhouse |
| Somerset Bay | Gated | Riverfront | 20 min drive | HOA clubhouse |
| Indian Trails | Gated | Ocean to river | 16 min drive | HOA clubhouse |
| Peppertree | Open | Near the river | 13 min drive | HOA pool |
| River Club at Carlton | Gated | Near ocean and river | 17 min drive | HOA clubhouses |
| Sea Watch | Open | Oceanfront | 14 min drive | None |
| Caledon Shores | Open | Oceanfront | 7 min drive | None |
| Ocean Club | Open | Oceanfront | 7 min drive | None |
| Racquet Club | Open | Near ocean | 8 min walk to village | None |
| Riverwalk | Open | Riverfront | 6 min drive | None |
| Royale Riviera | Open | Near ocean and river | 12 min walk to village | None |
| Sea Cove | Open | Oceanfront | 8 min drive | None |
| Seaquay Condos | Gated | Oceanfront | 7 min drive | None |
| Spindrift | Open | Oceanfront | 5 min walk to village | None |
| Ambersand Beach | Open | Ocean to river | 25 min drive | None |
| Seaglass | Gated | Oceanside | 20 min drive | HOA amenities |
| The Strand | Gated | Oceanside | 18 min drive | None |
| Harbour Island Club | Open | Riverfront | 10 min drive | None |
| Ocean Chateau | Open | Across from the beach | 5 min walk to village | None |
| Oceanside | Open | Across from the beach | Golf cart to village | None |
| Orchid Cove | Gated | Riverfront | 22 min drive | HOA amenities |
| Sandpointe | Gated | Ocean to river | Short drive | None |
| Vero Beach Estates | Open | Village streets | Walk to village | None |
| Orchid Isle Estates | Gated | Riverfront | Short drive | None |
| Oceanaire Heights | Open | Near the beach | Short drive | None |
| Sanderling | Gated | Oceanfront | Short drive | None |
| Seaview | Gated | Oceanfront | Short drive | None |
| Ocean Colony | Gated | Oceanfront | Short drive | None |
| Ocean Pearl | Gated | Near the beach | Short drive | None |
| Sea Forest Court | Gated | Near the beach | Short drive | None |
| Silver Shores | Open | Near the beach | Short drive | None |
| The Shores | Gated | Riverfront and lakefront | Short drive | None |
| Sunset Drive | Open | Near the beach | Short drive | None |
| Bethel Isle | Open | Waterfront | Short drive | None |
| Indian Bay | Open | Riverfront | Short drive | None |
| River Oaks Estates | Open | Village streets | Walk to village | None |
| Old Riomar | Open | Ocean to river | Walk to village | None |
| Riverside Park | Open | Riverfront | Short drive | None |
| Veromar | Open | Ocean to river | Walk to village | None |
| Anglers Cove | Open | Near the beach | Short drive | None |
| Atlantis | Gated | Oceanfront | Short drive | None |
| Beachside | Gated | Oceanfront | Short drive | None |
| Floralton Beach | Open | Oceanfront | Short drive | None |
| Gracewood Lane | Gated | Oceanfront | Short drive | None |
| Little Harbour | Gated | Riverfront | Short drive | None |
| Ocean Oaks | Gated | Near the beach | Short drive | None |
| Oceanridge | Gated | Oceanfront | Short drive | None |
| Oyster Bay | Gated | Near the beach | Short drive | None |
| Porpoise Point | Open | Near the beach | Short drive | None |
| River Ridge Estates | Open | Between river and ocean | Short drive | None |
| Sea Mist Court | Open | Near the beach | Short drive | None |
| Seagrove West | Gated | Riverfront | Short drive | None |
| Seaside | Gated | Oceanfront | Short drive | None |
| Shorelands | Gated | Near the beach | Short drive | None |
| Silver Sands | Gated | Near the beach | Short drive | None |
| Smugglers Cove | Open | Near the beach | Short drive | None |
| Treasure Cove | Open | Near the beach | Short drive | None |
| Wyn Cove | Open | Near the beach | Short drive | None |
Do You Need a Club Membership to Live on the Island?
No. Four island communities require club membership as a condition of ownership: John's Island, Windsor, Orchid Island and Sea Oaks. Everywhere else, including Riomar, club membership is optional or not offered.
Which Beachside Neighborhoods Are Gated?
Many are gated, including The Moorings, John's Island, Windsor, Orchid Island, Sea Oaks, Castaway Cove and Bermuda Bay. Old Riomar is an open community, while Central Beach is an open area made up of several communities and residential streets. Indian River Shores is an open town that contains several gated enclaves within its limits.
Which Neighborhoods Can You Walk to Ocean Drive From?
Old Riomar and the southern edge of Riomar are within about five minutes of the village shops and restaurants on foot. Several other Central Beach streets are also walkable, while communities farther north and south generally require a drive.
What Is the Difference Between Riomar and Old Riomar?
Both are open, ungated neighborhoods, and neither requires club membership. Riomar is the neighborhood around the Riomar Country Club course, which opened in 1919. Old Riomar refers to the original beachside street grid nearby. Both sit within walking distance of Ocean Drive, with deep lots and mature oak canopy.