Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park
The park is part of a complex barrier island divided
by a man-made inlet. It reaches from the Atlantic Ocean - with its
sandy beach, dunes and coastal hammocks - on the east, to the Indian River,
bordered by mangroves and maritime forest, on the west.
Opportunities for seeing the real natural Florida are
abundant. Ospreys, shore and wading birds, including rare species,
are common along the inlet and western shore of the park. Juvenile
green sea turtles feed in the seagrass beds of the Indian River.
Manatees may be seen off the jetties, and migrating whales appear in the
ocean seasonally.
The parks 1000 acres were acquired by a combination of
purchases and donations. Initial facilities opened to the public
in 1971.
It is a favorite spot for picnicking, swimming, surfing,
fishing. shrimping, clamming, crabbing, boating, snorkeling, scuba diving,
bird watching, camping, and enjoying nature. Sebastian Inlet State park
has something for everybody.
NOTE:
On March 10, 2002, a $4 million reconstrution project began on the
north jetty at the park. The jetty, one of Florida's most popular
fishing sites, is scheduled to be closed for the duration of the project,
which is expected to take about a year. The new jetty will be longer
and wider extending an additional 40 feet offshore.
In an unrelated project to refurbish the A1A bridge, the Department
of Transportation has closed both catwalks under the bridge.
For updated information on how the projects are affecting public
access, call (321)984-4852.