Sebastian - city in Indian River County, State of Florida, United States

For other places with the same name, see Sebastian (disambiguation).

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

• Sebastian Inlet State Park, 9700 South Highway A1A Melbourne Beach, 27.8514°, -80.4447°, +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
• Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, 27.81°, -80.4411°. Daily 7:30AM-Sunset.
• St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, 1000 Buffer Preserve Dr, Fellsmere, 27.827828°, -80.561521°, +1-321 953-5005. 8AM to sundown. free

Do

• Sebastian Municipal Golf Course, 101 East Airport Rd, 27.812°, -80.4885°, +1 772-589-6801. Par 72, 18 holes, 6,715 yards.
• Skydive Sebastian](http://www.skydiveseb.com), +1 772 388-5672. Sebastian Airport.

Buy

• Long Point Bait & Tackle, 27.8831°, -80.4606°. 2021-07-18

Eat

• The Italian Cousin, 480 US-1, 27.8072°, -80.4652°, +1 772 589-1412. 4–9PM; closed Su. most entrees $15-30 2021-08-01
• Squid Lips, 1660 N Indian River Dr, 27.8269°, -80.4724°, +1 772 589-3828. Su–Th 11AM–9PM, F–Sa 11AM–10PM. 2021-08-01

Drink

• Paredolia Brewing Company, 712 Cleveland St, 27.8107°, -80.4659°, +1 772 571-5693. 2021-08-01

Sleep

• Best Western Sebastian Hotel and Suites, 1655 US Highway 1, 27.8244°, -80.4752°, +1 772 388-9300.
• Capt Hiram's Resort, 1580 US Highway 1, 27.823°, -80.4713°, +1 772 388-8588. Resort on the Indian River. Restaurant, outdoor bar, marina. Near wildlife refuge.
• Sportman's Lodge and Motel, 412 S. Indian River Drive, 27.8075°, -80.4632°, +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.