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Sebastian Inlet State Park is part of a complex barrier island divided by a manmade inlet. It reaches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian River. The park's 800 acres were acquired by a combination of purchases and donations. The initial facilities were opened to the public in 1971.

Sebastian Inlet State park offers 51 campsites with electricity and water, short and long-term boat dockage, canoes, kayaks and power boat rentals. Ecotours of the Indian River, aboard a 49-passenger boat, are offered daily for a fee.

The park offers picnic areas, a beach concession stand that serves breakfast, and lunch daily, a variety of camping and fishing supplies. Beach and fishing rental equipment are also available.

Sebastian Inlet and surrounding waters provide some of the best fishing and surfing in Florida. Catwalks under the bridge as well as two jetties offer convenient locations for anglers. Sebastian Inlet host several national surfing events every year along with local events. Sebastian Inlet is known around the world as the premier surfing location of the entire east coast.

The state park is also home to the McLarty Treasure Museum which is designated as a National Historical Landmark. The museum was built in 1971 on the site of the survivor's camp from a Spanish Plate Fleet that encountered a large hurricane along the Florida coast and sank on the shoals in 1715. The museum is dedicated to telling the continuing story of the 1715 Spanish Plate Fleet and display original artifacts from the various salvage operations that yielded the treasures.

The McLarty Treasure Museum is open 7 days a week from 10:00am to 4:30pm. For information call (561)589-2147.

Sebastian Inlet S.R.A.
is located off Highway A1A,
between Melbourne and Vero Beach,
on the Brevard/Indian River county line.

SEBASTIAN INLET STATE RECREATION AREA
9700 South A1A
Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
(561) 388-2750
Visit the Florida Department of Parks Website
for Sebastian Inlet State Recreation Area

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