Sebastian Inlet State Park

About Sebastian Inlet State Park

It is a popular fishing spot for anglers from all over the world to catch snook, and several major competitions are held here every year. Surfing is also another popular pastime, as well as a great place to kayak, snorkel, canoe and other outdoor activities.

Two museums tell the history of the region: the McLarty Treasure Museum tells the story of a Spanish treasure fleet from 1715 and the Sebastian Fishing Museum tells the history of the fishing industry in the region.

Three miles of beautiful beaches offer a variety of activities such as hiking, fishing, kayaking, boating, canoeing, swimming and much more, all within the park.

Canoeing and kayaking in the Indian River lagoon is also a popular pastime, and gazebos and picnic areas near the water are ideal for family outings. Visitors can also relax on one of the three fully equipped campsites with picnic tables, picnic chairs and picnic tables.

Sebastian Inlet State Park is a wonderful place to see wildlife, and birds stream through the water that surrounds them. Located in the Indian River Lagoon, the hotel is just a short walk from the main entrance to the park.

Sebastian Inlet State Park is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail and visitors can see over 180 bird species throughout the year. In June and July, visitors have the opportunity to observe nesting loggerheads loggerheads sea turtles and their nestlings on ranger-led walks. The Indian River Lagoon and surrounding beaches, as well as the beach itself, are home to a variety of bird species, reptiles, mammals, amphibians, birds of prey and other wildlife.

Young green sea turtles are seen feeding in the seagrass meadows of the Indian River Lagoon and can be seen on the beach in the summer months as well as in the winter months. Manatees inhabit the waters from March to October and Atlantic bottlenose dolphins are often seen in and around the waters of the park. No reservations or tours are required for the annual dolphin and manatees tours at Sebastian Inlet State Park.

One of the most endangered whale species in the world, with a population of only 300, is a real whale. In January and February, whales can sometimes be seen off the coast of Sebastian Inlet State Park, Indian River Lagoon and the Gulf of Mexico.

Occasionally, you can spot goblins, alligators and river otters off the coast of Sebastian Inlet State Park, Indian River Lagoon and the Gulf of Mexico. A variety of birds, reptiles, amphibians, birds of prey and other animals can be observed routinely.

Sebastian Bay has a history dating back to the end of the last Ice Age, and barrier islands formed on sandbanks along the coast and on the mainland.

When the vegetation settled on the sandbanks, animals moved in, followed by the first human inhabitants, the paleo-hunters. The Ais Indians were the new inhabitants of the barrier islands, and they were hunters - gatherers who lived in abundance on land and at sea. In 1696, the English Quaker Jonathan Dickinson was captured by the AIS after his ship was driven into ruins.

Dickinson's description of the Ais and their lifestyle is the best description we have of these people.

In 1715, eleven of their treasure galleons sank off the central and eastern coasts of Florida, and like other natives of Florida, they succumbed to disease and abuse. By the 1760s, they had all disappeared, but not before the arrival of large numbers of settlers from England and the United States.

In 1872, Captain David P. Gibson was promoted to Commander of the U.S. Coast Guard to dig the first hole in the area, now called Sebastian Inlet. In 1881, Thomas New made his next attempt to dig in the bay, and 700 people lost their lives in this disaster, 1500 survived.

In the 1880s, the cut was listed on geological maps of the United States, but storms and sand shifts quickly closed the confluence that same year. Only in 1895 did the water finally flow from the east side of Sebastian Bay into Sebastian Inlet Bay. This was a place where the sea often floated through the dunes, and it was the first time in history that water could flow directly into a body of water in the US.

Twenty-three years later, in 1918, Roy D. Couch led a project to cut the entrance to the sandy shores with his own excavator and build a jetty to project the project's opening. The project was destroyed by a storm, but the first time the barrier island was cut - this time with an excavator.

In 1919, the next attempt to open the bay was organized by commercial fishermen who wanted quick access to the sea. A tax district for Sebastian Inlet was created to create and maintain a permanent entry zone, and Roy Couch was elected chairman and served 32 years.

In 1947, at the end of World War II, Sebastian Inlet was relocated south and reopened, but it was cut off from the tax district and moved again, this time to the north. A 400-metre-long rocky path was built to protect the new Sebastian Bay and it has been reopened. In the late 1950s, when sand was washed into the sea and people dug narrow holes, it closed for a few months and then reopened.

The bridge was also reinforced and sealed with concrete, but after a month the river was blocked again by storms. On 28 October 1948 the crossing was reopened and has been open ever since, and the bridge was sealed and reinforced with concrete.

The north path was extended by 300 feet in 1952, the north bridge by 250 meters in 1955, the south path by 200 feet and then by 500 feet in 1958.

The southern walkway was extended by 150 metres in 1952, 200 metres in 1955 and 500 metres in 1958 and 250 metres in 1958-1961.

In 1959, residents of Brevard and Indian River County voted to relocate a three-mile barrier island south of Sebastian Inlet. There is a tarmac road from Wabasso Bay to the bridge, which is being built by IndianRiver County and is the first of its kind in the United States. The popular campsite consists of two campsites, one on the west side of the beach and the other on a private plot.

Sebastian Inlet State Park, one of the largest parks in the United States, has 51 campsites and a total area of 1.5 million square meters of land. On the west side of Wabasso Bay and on a private property there are also campsites, and there are a number of picnic areas, picnic tables and picnic benches.

From sea turtles to pirates, the rental library is a fun way to experience the real Florida for your children. Sebastian Inlet State Park also offers a variety of activities for campers ages 4 to 9 years, such as kayaking, canoeing, kayaking, paddling, fishing, swimming and more. A.D.A. campsites can be requested and reservations are offered up to 11 months in advance.

Ask Ranger Station how to pick a book and tell your child a story to explain the sights and sounds of Sebastian Inlet.

The bait and tackle shop will remain open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, while the new concession and gift shop will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Concession, restaurant and gift shops have now opened with a new service provider.

There is a beach area protected by lifeguards and there are many swimming facilities, and beach wheelchairs are available on request.

If you prefer to play in the water but don't like the waves, the bay on the north side of Sebastian Inlet is ideal. The bay is a protected area, making it a great place for children who want to splash and swim.

This 3 mile long Atlantic beach offers some of the best surfing on the East Coast. In big surf, the waves form long lines that allow a long ride. Sebastian Inlet's first peak, located next to North Pier, is the highest point in the state of New Jersey and the second highest peak in North America.

The rocky reef begins south of Sebastian Inlet in coastal waters and stretches for miles, but diving or snorkeling is not allowed.

Divers and snorkelers must be within 100 meters of the flag, but in the summer months you have a good view from the water.

The boat ramp is located on the edge of Sebastian Inlet State Park, and you can paddle along the mangrove-lined coastline by canoe or kayak.

The main jetty and 4 boat ramps are located on the south side of Sebastian Inlet, and boat moorings are available on both sides. Boaters have access to Gulf Stream Beach, a 1.5-mile stretch of coastline along the park's east and west coasts.

The Inlet Marina and the boat ramps are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from 9 am to 5 pm. The ramp and the moorings are accessible from the A.D.A., and the parking lot and garage on the south side of the jetty are open 24 hours a day. At weekends, the Inlets Marina boat ramp is open from 10: 00 noon to 4: 00 pm, and at weekends from 11: 00 noon to 4: 00 pm.

Canoes, kayaks and sailboats can be launched from a gently sloping terrain on the south side of the jetty. Non-motorized moorings are located in the parking lot and garage of A.D.A. and at the Inlets Marina boat ramp. Sebastian Inlet and the surrounding waters offer a variety of leisure activities, including fishing, boating, canoeing and kayaking. Impressive catches are often made from the two wharves that stretch out into the Atlantic.

The jetty offers access to nearby deep sea fishing and diving, and the pedestrian bridge itself is barrier-free. A licence to fish in salt water is available in the bait shop and information on the fishing regulations is available near the entrance point.

The 1.5 km long beach is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the area, with a variety of activities. Some of the most popular activities to enjoy on the beach include swimming, diving, surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, canoeing, diving and surfing. Sebastian Inlet State Park has been operated with great care and respect for the environment and the safety of visitors and employees.
Beach wheelchairs are available on request, for information on beach wheelchairs please call 321 - 984 - 4852.

The picnic area on the south side of the park overlooks the waters of Sebastian Inlet, and the picnic areas are located on both sides of the park. The picnic area on the north side captures the sea breeze under hundreds of palm trees.

On the north side of the park there are two bathhouses with ADA access, and on the south side there is also an ADA toilet and a picnic area. There are also two picnic areas on both sides of Sebastian Inlet State Park 2. We have two ADA toilets, one on the campground and the other on a small parking lot.

The bathhouse with ADA access is open during the day, and the McLarty Museum also has a toilet, but it is located on the south side of the park.

Four waterfront picnic pavilions are grouped on the south side of Sebastian Inlet Lake, and a toilet and gazebo with ADA lodgings are nearby. The picnic pavilion can accommodate up to sixty people and can be reserved for full or half-day events. It can be rented from 9 am to 9 pm and from 10 am to 5 pm.

Cold outdoor showers are available on the seafront promenade near the Sebastian Fisheries Museum. Cyclists will enjoy a versatile asphalt path that runs parallel to Sebastian Inlet Lake and along the south side of the beach.

Three mountain bike trails are located throughout the park, one on the south side of Sebastian Inlet Lake, the other two on the beach and one at the north end of the lake.

All three trails start at the Inlet Marina of State Park and are a combination of offroad and asphalt trails. Florida is known for its lowlands, and the term mountain bike trail is used for the sandy, swampy plains where off-road riders are challenged by sandy and swampy plains. The staff of Inlets Marina ask you to venture on one of the many routes and cycle the paths a few kilometers to the beach or lake.

For a relaxed stroll, you can walk along the hammock path, and the plant markings tell of the many unique species and habitats.

A wonderful map of the hiking trails is located here, and the folk and sports trail includes a wide range of activities, such as fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming and much more. This path leads from the jetty to the beach and out into the bay and back, all the way through the park.
From Indian River County, take the Fellsmere - Sebastian exit off Interstate 95 and turn right onto 510 County Road.

The road crosses US Highway 1 and then turns right onto 510 County Road, just south of the Sebastian - Fellsmere - Sebastian exit.

Take US 192 exit off Brevard County Interstate 95 and turn right on State Road A1A to go 7 miles.

Continue east along the Indian River to Sebastian Inlet, then turn left to the north and continue east along the state roads to the Sebastian - Fellsmere - Sebastian exit.