Sebastian is a small city in Indian River County, Florida. It is situated between Vero Beach to the South and Melbourne to the North in the Treasure Coast area. The area is known for fantastic water sports, including fishing and boating. As well, there are many parks and recreation facilities to allow for outdoor activities all day. For those folks who don't love the outdoors, there is also a vibrant downtown area with great eats and plenty of shopping. You may want to explore these riverfront and water-centric areas with your rental. After you've enjoyed your time on the water with a pontoon boat or jet ski, you may want to try some of the other hot spots in the area.

Sebastian, FL is a small town with lots to do on the Treasure Coast. Source

Water Sports and Other Outdoor Activities

Indian River Lagoon

The Indian River Lagoon is considered to be North America’s most biologically diverse estuary. It is home to more than 4,300 species of plants and animals. Many of these species are found nowhere else on Earth. The Lagoon stretches 156 miles from Ponce de Leon Inlet in Central Florida to Jupiter Inlet in South Florida. The width of the lagoon varies from one-half mile to five

miles, with an average depth of four feet. It is brackish, which means that it is a mix of fresh and salt water. The Indian River Lagoon is home to manatees, dolphins, pelicans, and sea turtles, as well as many other species of fish, birds, and mammals.

Sebastian Inlet State Park

Sebastian Inlet offers a wide array of adventures and is a perfect place to take your jet ski or pontoon boat during your rental. Please note, there is a separate small fee to enter the park. More details are here.

Or check out the webcam to see current conditions:

Sebastian Inlet Webcam

Sebastian Inlet State Park with lots of watersport adventures. Source

Fishing

Sebastian Inlet is the premier saltwater fishing area on Florida's East Coast. Fishermen flock to the pier to try their luck in catching flounder, Spanish mackerel, grouper, snook, redfish, bluefish, snapper, sheepshead, permit, whiting, blues, and various species of shark. A fishing license may be required. More information is available at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Fishing in Florida.

Picnicking

There are picnic areas on both sides of Sebastian Inlet. The north side picnic area is next to the beach, while the south side of the park overlooks the waters of Sebastian Inlet, with four waterfront picnic pavilions.

Surfing

Over three miles of Atlantic beach provide a hot spot for surfing on the East Coast. Near the north jetty, Sebastian Inlet's first peak is one of Florida's most consistent surf breaks. Swells are amplified off the jetty and create several peaks along the sandbars. This area is where several of the greats got started, including Kelly Slater and the Lopez brothers. There are also several major surfing competitions in the Sebastian Inlet area, beginning early in the year.

Check out the surf cam here:

Surf Guru Cam

Swimming

There are tons of swimming opportunities in the coves and lagoons all around the Treasure Coast. If you want to try something a little different, at the park you can choose between the Atlantic beaches, or the cove on the north side of Sebastian Inlet.

The Atlantic side is more active, and sometimes rough, while the cove is a protected area with a hard bottom and a gentle slope for a calmer and safer swimming experience.

Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge

Pelican Island was established in 1903 by the executive order of President Theodore Roosevelt, as the nation's first national wildlife refuge. It is just east of Sebastian, FL. The refuge consists of 132 islands and a mangrove shoreline in the Indian River Lagoon. It is home to more than 300 species of birds, including the brown pelican, roseate spoonbill, wood stork, and the American bald eagle. The refuge also supports a variety of mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Learn more about it here.

Pelican Island Wildlife Refuge has over 300 species of birds.

Downtown Sebastian

With a population of about 23,000, Sebastian is more of a tranquil riverfront escape, as opposed to the normal bustling at the beaches. The historic downtown area offers plenty of good restaurants, on the water or off, breweries, shopping in the Village Square, or beautiful areas for walking tours to soak up the history of the area.

We know you will enjoy your time on the water with Just In Time Watercraft Rentals, and we hope you take advantage of other adventures in this friendly coastal Florida town.

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