Round Island Park
When the winter gets chilly, manatees that migrate and those that stay along the Treasure Coast all year congregate in and around the warm waters of spring-fed creeks, which stay between 58 and 72 degrees. Because they’re mammals, manatees also head to canals in search of fresh water to drink.
The best manatee viewing locations:
St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park
The preserve has 60 miles of trails equally split between Brevard and Indian River Counties. Most of our trails are very long and are more suited for horseback riding, mountain biking and extended hikes. The State Park protects the West Indian manatee, red-cockaded woodpecker and Florida scrub jay by providing upland buffer to the river and limiting development in the area. The preserve is a mosaic of open pine flatwoods, seasonal wetlands, hardwood swamp, sand pine scrub and scrubby flatwood communities.
Vero Tackle & Watersports
Whether you’re vacationing near the beautiful Indian River Lagoon or have a passion for the great outdoors, look no further than Vero Tackle & Watersports for adventure and leisure in Vero Beach, Florida. Located right on the lagoon, we offer a wide range of activities for individuals and families. Those native to Vero Beach understand the incredible sights on the coast of Florida, so we offer our visitors everything they need for hours of relaxation on the water.
