Community Guide: Amenities, Schools and Nearby Attractions
What each featured community offers, which schools serve the island, and the beaches, parks and shops closest to home. Distances are straight-line estimates.
Schools Serving the Island
School zoning can change each year. Confirm the assigned school for any address with the School District of Indian River County.
Beachland Elementary School
Public, grades PreK to 5. 3350 Indian River Drive E, on the island. (772) 564-3300.
Vero Beach Middle School
Public, on the mainland. 1507 19th Street.
Vero Beach High School
Public, grades 9 to 12, on the mainland. 1707 16th Street. (772) 564-5800.
Saint Edward's School
Private Episcopal college-prep, PK3 to grade 12, on the Indian River Lagoon on the island.
Private, club-centered and quiet
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.
Orchid Island
Amenities
- Gated entry
- Ocean to river
- Club: Required
- 22 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Mix: houses, condos
Nearby
- Wabasso Beach Park, about 0.6 mi
- Treasure Shores Park, about 2.1 mi
- Environmental Learning Center, about 2.2 mi
John's Island
Amenities
- Gated entry
- Ocean to river
- Club: Required
- 15 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Mix: houses, condos, townhomes
Nearby
- The Village Shops, about 0.5 mi
- Golden Sands Beach Park, about 1.3 mi
- Wabasso Beach Park, about 3.3 mi
Indian River Shores
Amenities
- Open streets
- Ocean to river
- Club: Varies by enclave
- 12 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Mix: houses, condos
Nearby
- The Village Shops, about 0.7 mi
- Golden Sands Beach Park, about 2.1 mi
- Jaycee Beach Park, about 2.9 mi
Sea Oaks
Amenities
- Gated entry
- Ocean to river
- Club: Required
- 13 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Mix: houses, condos, townhomes
Nearby
- The Village Shops, about 1.6 mi
- Jaycee Beach Park, about 2.1 mi
- Golden Sands Beach Park, about 3.0 mi
The Estuary
Amenities
- Gated entry
- Riverfront
- No club requirement
- 11 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Houses
Nearby
- Jaycee Beach Park, about 1.7 mi
- The Village Shops, about 1.9 mi
- Riverside Park, Riverside Theatre and Vero Beach Museum of Art, about 2.7 mi
Palm Island Plantation
Amenities
- Gated entry
- Riverfront
- No club requirement
- 11 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Mix: houses, condos
Nearby
- Jaycee Beach Park, about 1.4 mi
- The Village Shops, about 2.2 mi
- Riverside Park, Riverside Theatre and Vero Beach Museum of Art, about 2.4 mi
Windsor
Amenities
- Gated entry
- Ocean to river
- Club: Required
- 14 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Houses
Nearby
- Golden Sands Beach Park, about 0.5 mi
- The Village Shops, about 1.2 mi
- Wabasso Beach Park, about 2.2 mi
Sea Colony
Amenities
- Gated entry
- Oceanfront
- No club requirement
- 10 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Houses
Nearby
- South Beach Park, about 0.5 mi
- Humiston Park and the Ocean Drive shops, about 1.6 mi
- Riverside Park, Riverside Theatre and Vero Beach Museum of Art, about 2.2 mi
Bermuda Bay
Amenities
- Gated entry
- Riverfront
- No club requirement
- 9 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Mix: houses, condos
Nearby
- South Beach Park, about 0.5 mi
- Humiston Park and the Ocean Drive shops, about 1.3 mi
- Riverside Park, Riverside Theatre and Vero Beach Museum of Art, about 1.7 mi
Pebble Bay Estates
Amenities
- Open streets
- Riverfront
- No club requirement
- 10 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Houses
Nearby
- South Beach Park, about 0.7 mi
- Humiston Park and the Ocean Drive shops, about 1.8 mi
- Riverside Park, Riverside Theatre and Vero Beach Museum of Art, about 2.2 mi
Summerplace
Amenities
- Open streets
- Ocean and river
- No club requirement
- 18 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Houses
Nearby
- Golden Sands Beach Park, about 0.6 mi
- Wabasso Beach Park, about 1.4 mi
- The Village Shops, about 2.0 mi
Old Orchid
Amenities
- Open streets
- Near the river
- No club requirement
- 22 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Houses
Nearby
- Wabasso Beach Park, about 1.0 mi
- Treasure Shores Park, about 1.6 mi
- Environmental Learning Center, about 2.5 mi
Seasons
Amenities
- Gated entry
- Between ocean and river
- Club: HOA clubhouse
- 21 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Houses
Nearby
- Wabasso Beach Park, about 0.6 mi
- Treasure Shores Park, about 2.0 mi
- Environmental Learning Center, about 2.3 mi
Island Club of Vero
Amenities
- Gated entry
- Lakes and river, beach access
- Club: HOA clubhouse
- 20 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Houses
Nearby
- Golden Sands Beach Park, about 0.7 mi
- Wabasso Beach Park, about 1.3 mi
- Environmental Learning Center, about 2.0 mi
Marbrisa
Amenities
- Gated entry
- Ocean to river
- Club: HOA clubhouse
- 19 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Mix: houses, townhomes
Nearby
- Golden Sands Beach Park, about 0.5 mi
- Wabasso Beach Park, about 1.6 mi
- The Village Shops, about 1.7 mi
Baytree
Amenities
- Gated entry
- Ocean to hammock
- Club: HOA clubhouse
- 18 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Mix: condos, townhomes
Nearby
- Golden Sands Beach Park, about 0.5 mi
- The Village Shops, about 1.1 mi
- Wabasso Beach Park, about 2.2 mi
Robles Del Mar
Amenities
- Open streets
- Oceanfront
- No club requirement
- 15 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Condos
Nearby
- The Village Shops, about 1.5 mi
- Jaycee Beach Park, about 2.1 mi
- Golden Sands Beach Park, about 2.9 mi
Vista Del Mar
Amenities
- Open streets
- Oceanfront
- No club requirement
- 15 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Condos
Nearby
- The Village Shops, about 1.7 mi
- Jaycee Beach Park, about 1.9 mi
- Riverside Park, Riverside Theatre and Vero Beach Museum of Art, about 2.9 mi
Marsh Island
Amenities
- Gated entry
- Riverfront island
- Club: HOA clubhouse
- 24 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Houses
Nearby
- Golden Sands Beach Park, about 0.9 mi
- Wabasso Beach Park, about 1.1 mi
- Environmental Learning Center, about 2.2 mi
Bermuda Club
Amenities
- Gated entry
- Near ocean and river
- Club: HOA clubhouse
- 20 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Houses
Nearby
- Wabasso Beach Park, about 0.6 mi
- Treasure Shores Park, about 2.0 mi
- Environmental Learning Center, about 2.3 mi
Somerset Bay
Amenities
- Gated entry
- Riverfront
- Club: HOA clubhouse
- 20 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Condos
Nearby
- Wabasso Beach Park, about 0.5 mi
- Environmental Learning Center, about 2.2 mi
- Treasure Shores Park, about 2.2 mi
Indian Trails
Amenities
- Gated entry
- Ocean to river
- Club: HOA clubhouse
- 16 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Houses
Nearby
- The Village Shops, about 0.5 mi
- Golden Sands Beach Park, about 1.2 mi
- Wabasso Beach Park, about 3.1 mi
Peppertree
Amenities
- Open streets
- Near the river
- Club: HOA pool
- 13 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Mix: houses, townhomes
Nearby
- The Village Shops, about 0.5 mi
- Golden Sands Beach Park, about 1.8 mi
- Jaycee Beach Park, about 3.2 mi
River Club at Carlton
Amenities
- Gated entry
- Near ocean and river
- Club: HOA clubhouses
- 17 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Mix: houses, condos, townhomes
Nearby
- The Village Shops, about 0.5 mi
- Golden Sands Beach Park, about 1.0 mi
- Wabasso Beach Park, about 2.9 mi
Sea Watch
Amenities
- Open streets
- Oceanfront
- No club requirement
- 14 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Condos
Nearby
- The Village Shops, about 1.7 mi
- Jaycee Beach Park, about 1.8 mi
- Riverside Park, Riverside Theatre and Vero Beach Museum of Art, about 2.9 mi
Walkable, open and lively
Central 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.
The Village Spires
Amenities
- Gated entry
- Oceanfront
- No club requirement
- 12 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Condos
Nearby
- The Village Shops, about 1.2 mi
- Jaycee Beach Park, about 2.5 mi
- Golden Sands Beach Park, about 2.6 mi
Riomar
Amenities
- Open streets
- Ocean to river
- Club: Required
- 5 min walk to the Ocean Drive village
- Houses
Nearby
- Jaycee Beach Park, about 0.7 mi
- Humiston Park and the Ocean Drive shops, about 0.8 mi
- Riverside Park, Riverside Theatre and Vero Beach Museum of Art, about 1.4 mi
Cache Cay
Amenities
- Gated entry
- Riverfront
- No club requirement
- 5 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Houses
Nearby
- Jaycee Beach Park, about 0.5 mi
- Riverside Park, Riverside Theatre and Vero Beach Museum of Art, about 1.2 mi
- Humiston Park and the Ocean Drive shops, about 1.3 mi
Caledon Shores
Amenities
- Open streets
- Oceanfront
- No club requirement
- 7 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Condos
Nearby
- Jaycee Beach Park, about 1.4 mi
- The Village Shops, about 2.5 mi
- Humiston Park and the Ocean Drive shops, about 2.5 mi
Ocean Club
Amenities
- Open streets
- Oceanfront
- No club requirement
- 7 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Condos
Nearby
- Jaycee Beach Park, about 1.0 mi
- Humiston Park and the Ocean Drive shops, about 2.1 mi
- Riverside Park, Riverside Theatre and Vero Beach Museum of Art, about 2.2 mi
Racquet Club
Amenities
- Open streets
- Near ocean
- No club requirement
- 8 min walk to the Ocean Drive village
- Condos
Nearby
- Jaycee Beach Park, about 0.6 mi
- Humiston Park and the Ocean Drive shops, about 1.6 mi
- Riverside Park, Riverside Theatre and Vero Beach Museum of Art, about 1.9 mi
Riverwalk
Amenities
- Open streets
- Riverfront
- No club requirement
- 6 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Condos
Nearby
- Jaycee Beach Park, about 1.4 mi
- The Village Shops, about 2.3 mi
- Humiston Park and the Ocean Drive shops, about 2.6 mi
Royale Riviera
Amenities
- Open streets
- Near ocean and river
- No club requirement
- 12 min walk to the Ocean Drive village
- Condos
Nearby
- Jaycee Beach Park, about 0.5 mi
- Riverside Park, Riverside Theatre and Vero Beach Museum of Art, about 0.8 mi
- Humiston Park and the Ocean Drive shops, about 0.8 mi
Sea Cove
Amenities
- Open streets
- Oceanfront
- No club requirement
- 8 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Condos
Nearby
- South Beach Park, about 0.5 mi
- Humiston Park and the Ocean Drive shops, about 1.1 mi
- Riverside Park, Riverside Theatre and Vero Beach Museum of Art, about 1.8 mi
Seaquay Condos
Amenities
- Gated entry
- Oceanfront
- No club requirement
- 7 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Condos
Nearby
- Jaycee Beach Park, about 1.7 mi
- The Village Shops, about 2.2 mi
- Humiston Park and the Ocean Drive shops, about 2.9 mi
Spindrift
Amenities
- Open streets
- Oceanfront
- No club requirement
- 5 min walk to the Ocean Drive village
- Condos
Nearby
- Humiston Park and the Ocean Drive shops, about 0.5 mi
- South Beach Park, about 1.0 mi
- Riverside Park, Riverside Theatre and Vero Beach Museum of Art, about 1.4 mi
Residential, family friendly and close to town
South 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.
Seagrove
Amenities
- Gated entry
- Near ocean
- No club requirement
- 8 min walk to the Ocean Drive village
- Houses
Nearby
- Jaycee Beach Park, about 0.5 mi
- Humiston Park and the Ocean Drive shops, about 1.4 mi
- Riverside Park, Riverside Theatre and Vero Beach Museum of Art, about 1.7 mi
The Moorings
Amenities
- Gated entry
- Ocean to river
- Club: Optional
- 9 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Mix: houses, condos, townhomes
Nearby
- South Beach Park, about 0.5 mi
- Humiston Park and the Ocean Drive shops, about 1.0 mi
- Riverside Park, Riverside Theatre and Vero Beach Museum of Art, about 1.6 mi
Castaway Cove
Amenities
- Gated entry
- Near ocean
- No club requirement
- 8 min drive to the Ocean Drive village
- Houses
Nearby
- South Beach Park, about 1.1 mi
- Humiston Park and the Ocean Drive shops, about 2.3 mi
- Riverside Park, Riverside Theatre and Vero Beach Museum of Art, about 2.8 mi