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South Beach Park (1702 Ocean Dr)
4.8★ · 3,044 Google ratings · Vero Beach, Florida
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 180 ft away · free
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
7am to 10pm
Walk
200 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 300 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
87°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
1 ft range today
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Wed 8am
Map of South Beach Park (1702 Ocean Dr)
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1Parking180 ft from the listing2Restrooms and drinking water300 ft from the listing3Covered shelter210 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 48 visitors · 2017–2026
Best for sunrise or evening visits
Multiple reviewers praise the beautiful lighting and peaceful atmosphere during early morning and sunset hours.
Arrive early or visit weekdays
The lot is small with limited spaces and fills quickly on weekends and during peak season.
Plan your bathroom trip timing
Facilities are well-maintained but staff close the bathrooms at certain hours, so check before your visit.
Bring water shoes for hot sand
The boardwalk only extends partway; the sand between boardwalk and water can be very hot in summer.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
79°F · partly cloudy
Water
87°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.8 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
7 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:01 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 05:24 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:54 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:18 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 6:31 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 1702 Ocean Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963
🅿 Parking 180 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 200 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 300 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at South Beach Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 180 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at South Beach Park?
200 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does South Beach Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 300 ft from the listing.
When is South Beach Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 8am and the busiest at Sat 1pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
