WATER & COAST
Sebastian Inlet State Park Beach
Brevard County · Atlantic Coast
Three miles of ocean-facing sand, plus a protected cove on the north side of the inlet with a hard bottom and a gentle slope for swimming without the waves.
ABOUT THIS PLACE
The park has more than three miles of ocean-facing sand, but the part worth knowing about is the cove on the north side of the inlet. It is a protected pocket of water with a hard bottom and a gentle slope, which the park recommends for anyone who wants to be in the water without the waves, and it is where parents tend to take small children. Offshore and to the south, rock reefs run for miles through the nearshore water and are open to snorkelers and divers, with the clearest visibility in summer. Warning flags are posted at the welcome stations and on the sand, and double red means the water is closed to swimming. The museums, campground and boat ramp are covered in the Sebastian Inlet State Park entry. The break by the north jetty is described by the park as one of the most consistent in Florida, which is why competitions are held on it. Both jetties are open to anglers and there is a boat ramp for offshore fishing; the Gulf Stream lies roughly twenty-five to thirty miles out. Cold showers, accessible facilities and beach wheelchairs are provided, and two concessions operate in the park
Not identified in this guide as an officially clothing-optional beach. This is a visit category, not a safety rating—check surf, lifeguards, water quality and posted rules.
BEACH CONDITIONS
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