Vero Beach, FL?

[gratus fermentatio]

So, I'm in the planning stages for a trip to Vero Beach, FL. between Thanksgiving & Christmas; anyone have any "must see's" or "must do's" for Vero Beach & the surrounding areas? Any really good restaurants or brewpubs? Any places/things to avoid? Girlfriend wants to just lay on the beach & soak up the sun; I'd like to do something a little more interesting than that. Any ideas?
Regards, GF.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Do you golf?

 

[gratus fermentatio]

Do you golf?

Not unless you count miniature golf & even then, not so much.
Maybe there are tours of Cape Canaveral, I just saw that it's not far.
Regards, GF.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

I've heard Cape Canaveral is really interesting, though I haven't been there myself. At least my replies are giving a bump.

 

[Shwagger]

The Treasure Coast is more retirement than the rest of Florida, which means its really really retirement. Its slow, quiet, and contains great natural wonders. The beaches are unspoiled, mostly, the farmland is huge, and its sandwiched between two fun areas of Florida.

Theres a few breweries in the area. Fort Pierce has a couple I think. Its like the xountry life merged with the ocean life.

 

[Red5]

We stayed at Vero Beach over night with the my boy scout troop a camp along the way down to Seabase in the keys. Cape Canaveral is really interesting. Ft Lauderdale isn't too bad a drive, Lake Okeechobee is nice too.

 

[gratus fermentatio]

Thanks for all the input, I do appreciate it. Krazy Fish in Ft. Pierce looks like it might be a must, just had a look at their menu & it looks awesome.
http://www.krazyfish.net/index.html

Anyone know of a restaurant that serves lionfish? I've heard it's a very tasty way to help save the environment from an invasive species; thought I'd do my part.
Regards, GF.

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

My guess is that lion fish would be a special of the day in places, since they are generally harvested by spear and. Not yet a commercial staple. If you have it let us know how it was, please.

 

[Shwagger]

My guess is that lion fish would be a special of the day in places, since they are generally harvested by spear and. Not yet a commercial staple. If you have it let us know how it was, please.

My ubderstanding too. Some high end places will have it, though