A different alternative for the beach lover is Sebastian Inlet. The Indian River and Atlantic Ocean meet creating a spot geared towards surfers & fishers, but also provides a natural play area for kids in the tide pool. The currents can be pretty ruff and only a strong swimmer should attempt the ocean side. Several surfing competitions are held here every year. The inlet has rocks on both sides – May 07 we were not even there long enough to put our blankets down when my 4 year old niece fell and cut open her toe in a “U” shape. A bait shop employee called the Ranger who assisted us and took care of her. Water shoes are a great thing! The tide pool is usually calm and can even fun to snorkel. You can find all kinds of crabs under the rocks as well as conchs. Nets, buckets, and shovels are great to bring along for the day. It’s bordered by large rocks that are fun to climb on but can be very slippery. Although the tide pool is shallow the other sides of the rocks are not. Fishermen can be found up and down the Jetty reeling in a large catch, Pelicans wait nearby hoping for a free meal make for a great photo. They have a small shop that sells little gifts and food (a little pricy I thought). The park provides a picnic area with trees, a few grills and even campsites. The cost is $5 per car load and well worth it for the day.
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