Considered a preservation of historic Florida, ancient oak trees form a kind of hammock over the street and people built houses under it. More of a social status of the community.
The ocean was very calm this morning but the sand wasn't quite as firm as when we walk in the evenings - a little more of a work out. Instead of sunbathers, there were more people looking for shells and treasures. Several people even had metal detectors. Maybe they were looking for loose change dropped by beach parties the night before.
Building height restrictions are now highly enforced in Vero Beach. This is the tallest building on the beach - 800 to 2,000 square foot condos. Most buildings and even the few resorts are no higher than 4 stories.
We then went home to wash cars (what a thing to do on vacation) and clean up and headed to The Riverside for lunch. I've been craving fish and chips and they were reported to have the best.
The Riverside is located directly under the intercostal waterway bridge and offers a beautiful view of the river.
While eating you can look out and see many types of boats, people fishing and pelicans swooping into the water to get their own dinner. Except for the salt water, it reminded me of the Lake of the Ozarks.
After lunch we took a walk on the walkway under the bridge. Since this is part of the ocean, the water is continually moving and I did feel a little motion sickness. I don't think I'd make a very good seaman.
We then headed over to The Vero Beach Resort and Spa. They have a poolside bar and a great view of the ocean.
Since this is considered off season, they cater more to locals and don't kick you out even though you're not a guest of the hotel. Sonia and I are thinking of coming back later in the week and sitting in the sun there as opposed to fighting the sand.
We then went back to the local hangout - Waldo's - to listen to the band. But it was extremely crowded there and it started to rain. So all the outdoor people crowded into the inside area. We left.
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