Sebastian Inlet State Park

There are so many parks in Florida and they're well-worth the few dollars (some even free!). We trekked the two hours over to Sebastian Inlet on Saturday morning and it was a great day. This one was $8 (2-8 person vehicle) for us, but it's nice to have access to an undisturbed beach.  And this park is actually open 24 hours/365 days a year! You can star gaze, swim, camp, fish, boat, kayak, bike, hike, and grill, among other things.

Tidal Cove

When we arrived, a little after 8 AM, it wasn't too busy. There were quite a few fishermen, but the beach/cove side was nearly empty, possibly because our mornings (and the water) have been chilly. There were a lot of picnic tables right on the sand and plenty of trash cans accessible. It was fun just watching the birds dive into the water. It's also supposed to be a hot-spot for manatees (and sometimes sharks!), but we didn't see any this time. 

We started out at the North Jetty, which is by the pier, Tidal Cove, Atlantic beach, and a restaurant. The sand looks like thousands of crushed shells, more grainy than the powdery sand on the Gulf. It had a pretty shimmer to it in the sun.

Restaurant

We drove over the bridge to the South Jetty (free re-entry with receipt). This side houses the campground, restrooms, pavilions, boat ramp, and playground. There's also a fishing museum and some water access to the Indian River.

Sebastian Inlet State Park

When leaving, we headed north on A1A, along Melbourne Beach. We stopped at Publix for subs (yum!) and to nearby Juan Ponce de León Landing.  We sat in the shade of the boardwalk and had a picnic on the sand.

We made it home that afternoon. I really enjoyed Sebastian Inlet and the area around it. If we lived closer, I could see us going to some events there or star gazing on the beach.