Sebastian

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." == Get in == Interstate 95, Exit 156 (Fellsmere Rd, also County Road 512) East. U.S. Highway 1 runs through Sebastian along the Intracoastal Waterway. == Get around == == See == 1 Sebastian Inlet State Park, 9700 South Highway A1A Melbourne Beach, ☏ +1 321-984-4852. 8AM to sundown; museum daily 10AM-4PM. 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. $8 per multi-occupant vehicle, $6 for single-occupant vehicle. 2 Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge (Route A1A, south of Sebastian Inlet and north of Vero Beach). Daily 7:30AM-Sunset. 3 St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, 1000 Buffer Preserve Dr, Fellsmere, ☏ +1-321 953-5005. 8AM to sundown. free. == Do == 1 Sebastian Municipal Golf Course, 101 East Airport Rd, ☏ +1 772-589-6801. Par 72, 18 holes, 6,715 yards. Skydive Sebastian, ☏ +1 772 388-5672, toll-free: +1 800-399-JUMP (5867). Sebastian Airport. == Buy == 1 Long Point Bait & Tackle (at the entrance to Long Point Park and Campground). (updated Jul 2021) == Eat == 1 The Italian Cousin, 480 US-1, ☏ +1 772 589-1412. 4–9PM; closed Su. most entrees $15-30. (updated Aug 2021) 2 Squid Lips, 1660 N Indian River Dr, ☏ +1 772 589-3828. Su–Th 11AM–9PM, F–Sa 11AM–10PM. (updated Aug 2021) == Drink == 1 Paredolia Brewing Company, 712 Cleveland St, ☏ +1 772 571-5693. (updated Aug 2021) == Sleep == 1 Best Western Sebastian Hotel and Suites, 1655 US Highway 1, ☏ +1 772 388-9300, toll-free: +1 877-901-2378, fax: +1 772 388-8290. 2 Capt Hiram's Resort, 1580 US Highway 1, ☏ +1 772 388-8588. Resort on the Indian River. Restaurant, outdoor bar, marina. Near wildlife refuge. 3 Sportman's Lodge and Motel, 412 S. Indian River Drive, ☏ +1 772 589-2020, info@sportsmanslodge-motel.com. A family motel on the Indian River Lagoon. Marina slips are available for boats to 21 ft. Efficiencies and apartments available by the day or month. Pets ok. === Camping === Camping is available at Sebastian Inlet State Park. Long Point Park, 700 Long Point Road, ☏ +1 321-952-4532. On the Indian River Lagoon. == Go next == North to the greater Melbourne area. South to Vero Beach and Jupiter.