Vero Beach... Gem of the Treasure Coast

Gently nestled along the shore of the magnificent Atlantic Ocean, lies the elegant seaside community of Vero Beach. Combining home-town charm with a touch of cosmopolitan sophistication, this tranquil hideaway offers a nearly unsurpassable quality of life. Known as the "Gateway to the Tropics," Vero Beach is situated in a climatic transition zone at the northern tip of Florida's Treasure Coast. Warmed by gentle trade winds, the town enjoys a unique blend of tropical and subtropical vegetation.

Incorporated in 1925, Vero Beach (pop. 22,000) is the county seat of Indian River County (pop. 120,000). The town is 90 miles from Orlando International Airport, just 70 miles from the Palm Beach International Airport and a mere 35 miles from the Melbourne Airport, placing it within a comfortable drive from two major transportation and commercial centers. With a number of active civic and cultural institutions, the tightly-knit community is reflective of a day and age when most folks knew their neighbors and shared a distinct sense of belonging.

Along Ocean and Cardinal Drives, on Vero Beach's exclusive barrier island, one encounters an elegant, pedestrian-friendly shopping district offering a potpourri of fashionable boutiques, antique stores, art galleries, and fine restaurants. A welcomed refuge from the congestion to the south, Vero Beach offers a rare combination of warm temperatures, cultural wealth, and extraordinary beauty.