Indian River County

As a part of the Treasure Coast, Indian River County is a rather popular place to call home. It's the 7th riches county in the state and home to the very popular Vero Beach area.

Explore the Indian River County Communities below...

Top Industries in Indian River County

Several industries are found throughout Indian River County. The largest industries found within the county include:

• Retail Trade
• Health Care & Social Assistance
• Education Services
• Accommodation & Food Service
• Construction
• Manufacturing

The area is home to Piper Aircraft and Velocity Aircraft, which are both large aviation manufacturing companies. It's also home to a CVS Distribution Center and the headquarters for Indian River Citrus. Other major employers in the area include:

• School District of Indian River County
• Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
• Publix
• Wal-Mart
• Sebastian River Medical Center
• John's Island
• Disney Vero Beach Resort

Many large employers are found throughout the area.

Indian River Community Map

Things to Do in Indian River County

Known as one of the happiest seaside towns in American, Sebastian, Vero Beach, and Fellsmere offers the majority of the attractions in Indian River County. There are several things to do including enjoying time on the beach, snorkeling or scuba diving old shipwrecks, and visiting plenty of museums.

If you prefer to be on the water, you can head out on a dolphin-spotting adventure or you can go paddle-boarding. In addition, the area is known for kayaking, sea turtle nesting walks, river cruises, airboats, and several other things you can do on or around the water.

When you want to get on land and you're ready to explore Indian River County a bit more, you can enjoy the McKee Botanical Garden or the Treasure Island Museum. There are several other attractions, as well, including:

• Environmental Learning center on Wabasso Island
• Pelican Island Nature Reserve
• Vero Beach Art Museum
• Humiston Park
• Riverside Theatre
• Sebastian Inlet State Park
• Riverview Park
• Indian River Citrus Museum

Along with the many attractions, you can enjoy all types of sports including golf, tennis, pickleball, archery, cycling, and horseback riding throughout the area.

Indian River County also offers plenty of shopping and dining throughout with several great restaurants and quaint shops to enjoy.

Of course, the beaches make it an incredible place to live or visit with some of the best options on the Atlantic coast of Florida. You can enjoy several beach access points including:

• Ambersands Beach Park
• Golden Sands Park
• Humiston Park
• Jaycee Park
• Seagrape Trail
• Round Island Park
• South Beach Park
• Treasure Shores Park
• And More!

There are several great beaches found throughout many with a boardwalk, picnic areas, and playgrounds. You can even enjoy a Sebastian Surfing Safari on the Sebastian Inlet if you want something a bit more exciting.

Events & Festivals in Indian River County

Along with the many things to do in Indian River County, there are events going on all year long. From live music by the beach to large festivals, there's always something happening. Some of the most popular events throughout the year include:

• Sebastian Riverfront Fine Art & Music Festival
• Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival
• Gardenfest
• Vero Beach Food, Wine & Music Festival
• Florida Craft Brew & Wingfest
• Annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival
• Under The Oaks Art Show
• Firefighters Fair
• ShrimpFest & Craft Brew Hullabaloo
• Hibiscus Festival
• Vero Beach Air Show
• Sebastian Lionfish Fest
• Restaurant Week Indian River County
• Annual Christmas Parade
• And More!

Plenty of other events are happening all the time including live music, ghost tours, wildlife tours, and more!

Living in Indian River County means you'll gain access to plenty of things to do and events to attend. It's a popular coastal area in Florida with so much to offer those choosing to call it home.