Sebastian Travel Guide

Located in an area of Indian River County known as Treasure Cove, Sebastian, Florida is a rapidly expanding community. It offers beautiful Atlantic beaches and an uninterrupted view of the Indian River Lagoon, as well as a bustling historic district and big-city attitude despite its small size.

Things to Do in Sebastian

Visitors who have a passion for the outdoors can kick off a wonderful Sebastian vacation by visiting Riverview Park, with its riverside walking trail and large pier for admiring the crystal clear water. Straddling and spilling over the boundaries of Brevard and Indian River counties, Sebastian Inlet State Park is another very popular tourist attraction, offering a fishing pier, a shallow inlet for wading and admiring the sea life, and a sandy beach for relaxing walks.

Visitors also have the option to spend the afternoon swimming and splashing at North County Pool, playing a few rounds of golf on the well manicured turf of the Sebastian Municipal Golf Course, play pool and enjoy tasty alcoholic beverages at Rack'M Billiards, or taking an inspirational tour of the ArtsMojo gallery.

Best Places to Stay in Sebastian

Sebastian understands that pets are important- that's why the city offers a variety of pet friendly vacation rentals. However, even if a rental isn't pet friendly, it will still include Wi-Fi and comfortable furnishings, and be clean and tidy upon arrival.

Best Time to Visit Sebastian

The best time to visit Sebastian is from February through the month of May. During this time, Sebastian's climate is relatively mild but still sunny, and spring is in full bloom around the city.

Best Events in Sebastian

Sebastian, FL hosts handfuls of fun events on a yearly basis. A few of the most popular, visitor approved events include the Lionfish Fest, the Annual Clambake, the Sebastian Riverfront Fine Arts & Music Festival, and the Christmas Parade.

The Fall Festival, courtesy of LaPorte Farms, is one if the most beloved fall events in the city, offering mechanical bull rides, a costume contest, hayride, suck races, creative face painting, and a plethora of fun snacks and refreshments that include but aren't limited to BBQ, shaved ice, and candy.

Things to Do for Families in Sebastian

Sebastian is a great place for families to bond, as those who visit can take the day to get acquainted with a variety of animals including llamas, billy goats, parrots, miniature horses and many more friendly creatures at LaPorte Farms.

Alternatively, visit the Barber Street Skate Park to master the half pipe, and take a day trip to Barber Island Sanctuary in nearby Melbourne to spend the day trekking the dune-to-lagoon trail, watching productions at the theater, and enjoy interactive exhibits.