Florida Ridge Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

An aerial view of a river meandering through a dense, green landscape with a city in the background.
An aerial view of a mangrove forest with distinct water channels and small islands.
A glider with two pilots over a landscape with fields and a distant tower.

Stay near popular Florida Ridge attractions

Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area

You can take time to visit Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area during your travels to Vero Beach. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
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Activities

Clear Kayak Tours in Fort Pierce

Clear Kayak Tours in Fort Pierce

NZ$157
per adult
Clear Kayak Tours in Fort Pierce
Surprised all of us jumping and catching a fish.

4-Hour Mangrove Island and Dolphin Watch Sandbar in Fort Pierce

NZ$138
per adult
4-Hour Mangrove Island and Dolphin Watch Sandbar in Fort Pierce
Turnaround break location for our 4 & 8-hour tours. White sand, clear shallow water only accessible by boat.

8-Hour Jungle Tour and Lagoon Passage to the Ocean in Fort Pierce

NZ$208
per adult
8-Hour Jungle Tour and Lagoon Passage to the Ocean in Fort Pierce
Fort Pierce: 6-hr Mangroves, Coastal Rivers & Wildlife in FL

Fort Pierce: 6-hr Mangroves, Coastal Rivers & Wildlife in FL

NZ$173
per adult
Fort Pierce: 6-hr Mangroves, Coastal Rivers & Wildlife in FL
Fort Pierce: 8-hr Jungle and Lagoon passage to Ocean in FL

Fort Pierce: 8-hr Jungle and Lagoon passage to Ocean in FL

NZ$208
per adult
Fort Pierce: 8-hr Jungle and Lagoon passage to Ocean in FL
Fort Pierce: 4-hr Mangroves & Dolphin Watch Sandbar in FL

Fort Pierce: 4-hr Mangroves & Dolphin Watch Sandbar in FL

NZ$156
per adult
Fort Pierce: 4-hr Mangroves & Dolphin Watch Sandbar in FL
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Our pick of the best Florida Ridge Hotel Deals

Cozy room with separate entrance and private bathroom.

Cozy room with separate entrance and private bathroom.

Vero Beach FL
The price is NZ$213 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$213
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Vero Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Lakewood Park Regional Park / Pool and Hallstrom Farmstead ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
"Wonderful, relaxing and stress free. Absolutely loved my stay. Thank you so much for being so gracious!"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Cozy room with separate entrance and private bathroom.
Capt Hiram's Resort

Capt Hiram's Resort

3 out of 5
1580 US Highway 1 Sebastian FL
The price is NZ$216 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
NZ$216
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Sebastian. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
"Overall very nice place to stay and the price is not bad. I have stayed here before and will return again. Close to everything in Sebastian."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Capt Hiram's Resort
Hutchinson Island Hotel

Hutchinson Island Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1230 Seaway Drive Fort Pierce FL
The price is NZ$216 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$216
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Fort Pierce. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a private beach. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hutchinson Island Hotel
Ocean Breeze Inn Vero Beach

Ocean Breeze Inn Vero Beach

3.5 out of 5
3384 Ocean Dr Vero Beach FL
The price is NZ$285 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$285
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Vero Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,243 reviews)
"Cindy at the front desk was wonderful. Great ocean view! Rooms are really nice and very clean."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Ocean Breeze Inn Vero Beach
At Home Inn

At Home Inn

2.5 out of 5
7025 Okeechobee Road Fort Pierce FL
The price is NZ$105 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
NZ$105
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Fort Pierce. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,303 reviews)
"They have good rooms and bad ones. You have to be nice to the staff when checking in and ask for a good one."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

At Home Inn
Vero Beach Inn & Suites I-95

Vero Beach Inn & Suites I-95

3 out of 5
8797 20th St Vero Beach FL
The price is NZ$133 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$133
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vero Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,720 reviews)
"Stayed there for a night for an event that was being held on the property. The property lacks security and being a solo traveller, it was solo traveller, i did not feel safe."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Vero Beach Inn & Suites I-95
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Our guide on where to stay in Florida Ridge

Find the best Florida Ridge areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A sunset over the ocean with waves crashing onto the shore.

Vero Beach South

Though Vero Beach South may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like McKee Botanical Garden and Holman Stadium.

A wooden pier extending into calm waters at sunset.

South Beach

While visiting South Beach, you might make a stop by sights like South Beach Park and Round Island Oceanside Park.

An aerial view of a beach with clear turquoise waters, sandy shore, and sparse vegetation.

Central Beach

If you're spending some time in Central Beach, Riverside Theatre and Sexton Plaza Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A sunset over a calm body of water with a wooden pier extending into the water.

Gifford

If you're spending some time in Gifford, Vero Beach Country Club and BigShots Vero Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A sign for the City of Vero Beach with directions to Guarded Beaches, Humiston Beach Park, Jaycee Beach Park, and Free Public Parking.

Downtown

While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Vero Beach Commmunity Center Park and Indian River Citrus Museum.

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