I am a local, born and raised in Vero Beach. I also graduated from USF so.. I have experience with clearwater/tampa area. I would say that I love the Atlantic Ocean and the beaches in Vero Beach way more than the gulf. Vero Beach is my favorite place in the world to live, but I do love seeing the world. I have been to many places around the world, but nothing is like home. It is a hidden gem, but don't tell too many people about it. haha just kidding.
I'm also a native of Vero Beach! My family has been there over a hundred years! Vero has the best beaches on the east coast! The only con is all the Yankees moving in and trying to ruin our beautiful hometown 😤
Yes, giving away my age. Lol I remember when Vero Beach had nothing on US1 but woods and route 60 was also woods on both sides. The Vero Beach highlands had like 7 roads in the front, the back was all woods and dirt roads. Actually all the way south on US1 to Stuart was all woods on both sides! Lol But the Beach was so nice you could go anytime and pick up the huge shells 🐚 that now is extremely rare. And we had a drive in theater in Vero and Ft Pierce. I think the drive in that was in Ft. pierce didn’t close until the early 80s if I’m not mistaken. Yes, Vero has been my home since 1968!
Oh wow!! That is amazing to hear. I’m 3rd generation Floridan so I love hearing from other long-term residents like my family. A lot of changes have happened over the years.
Great video Andrew. I love Vero Beach I moved here from CT 5 years ago and it felt like I arrived in heaven. Hidden gem for sure! Thanks for the video!
I definitely miss Vero. It's a beautiful city. Just about all of my relatives born and raised down in Vero. My mom and aunt worked at Riverside and at the time opened a small children's consignment shop. My father maybe 30 years ago opened a small pizza shop as well out there and two of my cousins worked at the Italian restuarant you had mentioned. (Love the pizza there.) left Vero when I was 6 and then moved back when I was 15 for a few years. Been in the suburbs outside of Chicago for the last 10 years or so. Would love for my children to get the experience I had. ❤
Yes, Vero is truly an amazing place. We spend a few months a year in our John's Island home. The rest of the year we stay in Malibu, CA. We love the West Coast, but enjoy the East as well.
I’ve been spending much more time on the island these last few months. The phrase is now “Million Dollar Island”…I remember when central beach homes could be bought for $300k
mall is not the best but there are other shopping venues that seem pretty cool , to be fair, most malls have gone downhill as online shopping got more popular and easier
Great video! So I will be working in John's Island Golf Club and I am 23 years old, we won.t be able to have parties at our housing, and apparently there is.t any danclub? Like nobody dances there? Do I have a chance of finding people my age and at least party on the beach? :)))
Melbourne is much busier & spread out Crime rate is 67% higher than the national average in Melbourne Crime rate is 40% lower than the national average in Vero Beach No inlet, better beaches in Vero, better traffic in Vero. There is no comparison, I would never live in Melbourne personally!
@@livingthefloridaeastcoast cool thanks! We are planning another vacation and trying to figure out if we wanna visit Vero again or try somewhere else. Do you have any other favorites in FL?
Yes, we have Cleveland clinic in both Vero Beach and Port Saint Lucie! Our medical facilities are all very good (to accommodate the senior population). Let me know if you have any other questions!
Yes, lots of retirement homes and IRMH and down the road in either direction you have south of you another hospital in Ft Pierce that’s lead for heart procedures and then north of you there’s Sebastian Hospital . Then also south of Vero in around one hour drive there’s several hospitals in Stuart,Florida.
Not many shopping options? How about Weekend Farmers Mkts., Constant festivals and fundraisers at various venues, malls with decent stores, an upscale outlet mall, etc., seems like plenty. We are not West Palm Beach and don't want to be. We don't however have a Trader Joes (Closest is Orlando) but we do have a Fresh Mkt. and another health food store, and nearest Costco is now at Melbourne, north of Vero and Sebastian). Biggest problem with Florida is people running red lights or not following the road rules making it more unsafe than it used to be.
So glad you pointed this out! This was my first TH-cam video after moving back to Vero Beach. I left Vero 10 years ago, and when I returned I did not have enough time to experience everything that Vero had to offer yet. I've grown to love it much more as my wife and I explore the town.
I think you missed some. I would say one of the pro's is the airport were you can land you 747 if you want on the runway. So all private yets can fly in and all commercials as well. On the A1A you have for a small town a good selection of car dealers.
There’s a small section of water (about 20 feet or so) from the mark area to the cove that people swim across all the time. Just be very careful of the boats going in and out!
Hey Annette, Hopefully I am not too late with this reply! I love Siesta Key as well, and it is a hard beach to beat, but I would recommend taking a trip here and visiting all of our local beaches. Jaycee Beach, Golden Sands, the beach by Mulligans in Vero Beach, all of it and see what you think! We have a lot to offer, and Ocean drive offers a lot of great shopping/ restaurants to choose from. Let me know if you have any further questions and I promise I am very responsive over texting/ phone calls, I just have not logged onto TH-cam for a few days. 772-453-0100
Annette, I would recommend Jaycee/Con beach or Mulligans. I am a local, born and raised in Vero Beach. I just stopped to see what this guy had to say. I have been to every beach and it would really depends on which beach had the best shore break at the time.
I wish they had more stuff for the younger generation to do instead of trashing our local Wal-Mart where I work. I came from NY 11 years ago. I love living in Vero but I may move to Sebastian or Mebourne I am a 62 divorced woman with a daughter that's your age.
Ngl, not trying to hate on anyone from here, but I moved at here about 2 years ago, and I’m so beyond thankful I wasn’t born or raised here lmao. Not much social life below age of 40 really. Not much culture either. Also, if you aren’t big on seafood, good luck eating anywhere else. Most multicultural restaurants are beyond Americanized. Id only suggest moving here if you can afford to purchase a second or even third real estate property. And living here only during the winter. Summers are beyond hot. Not many places to go so you have to truly enjoy out door WATER activities. Besides all that, its safe, quiet, and overall has the majority of necessities needed everyday. Although, just like anywhere else in Florida if you’re not already in or near a big city, you have to be willing to travel 40- and 1 hour and 30 min to really explore the state.
One thing I get really tired of it's just get to the point give up all of the drawn out explanations I'm tired of trying to watch these 26 minute long videos to find out what the pros and cons are but you know 18 minutes of the video is just gabbing God stop it
Vero Beach has numbered streets that makes it very easy to navigate. I can be told an address and know exactly where in Vero it is based on the house number & avenue
I am a local, born and raised in Vero Beach. I also graduated from USF so.. I have experience with clearwater/tampa area. I would say that I love the Atlantic Ocean and the beaches in Vero Beach way more than the gulf. Vero Beach is my favorite place in the world to live, but I do love seeing the world. I have been to many places around the world, but nothing is like home. It is a hidden gem, but don't tell too many people about it. haha just kidding.
You’re right! I love making these videos, but I’m also the bad guy for opening my mouth about Vero Beach 🤐
Thank you for sharing
I'm also a native of Vero Beach! My family has been there over a hundred years! Vero has the best beaches on the east coast! The only con is all the Yankees moving in and trying to ruin our beautiful hometown 😤
Yes, giving away my age. Lol I remember when Vero Beach had nothing on US1 but woods and route 60 was also woods on both sides. The Vero Beach highlands had like 7 roads in the front, the back was all woods and dirt roads. Actually all the way south on US1 to Stuart was all woods on both sides! Lol But the Beach was so nice you could go anytime and pick up the huge shells 🐚 that now is extremely rare. And we had a drive in theater in Vero and Ft Pierce. I think the drive in that was in Ft. pierce didn’t close until the early 80s if I’m not mistaken. Yes, Vero has been my home since 1968!
Oh wow!! That is amazing to hear. I’m 3rd generation Floridan so I love hearing from other long-term residents like my family. A lot of changes have happened over the years.
I like you. This video is so authentic. Aside from knowing your area, you seem like a good guy to hang with and be friends with. Nice video.
Thank you James! If you ever make it to this area let me know and we can grab a beer 🍻
Great video Andrew. I love Vero Beach I moved here from CT 5 years ago and it felt like I arrived in heaven. Hidden gem for sure! Thanks for the video!
Great video, thanks Andrew! Adding this to my list of places to visit or retire one day lol, very helpful.
Great place to add to the list! Thank you for your feedback!
I definitely miss Vero. It's a beautiful city. Just about all of my relatives born and raised down in Vero. My mom and aunt worked at Riverside and at the time opened a small children's consignment shop. My father maybe 30 years ago opened a small pizza shop as well out there and two of my cousins worked at the Italian restuarant you had mentioned. (Love the pizza there.) left Vero when I was 6 and then moved back when I was 15 for a few years. Been in the suburbs outside of Chicago for the last 10 years or so. Would love for my children to get the experience I had. ❤
If you ever want to make the move back I will be here to help! I had to move back...I missed home the second I moved to Orlando.
Yes, Vero is truly an amazing place. We spend a few months a year in our John's Island home. The rest of the year we stay in Malibu, CA. We love the West Coast, but enjoy the East as well.
I’ve been spending much more time on the island these last few months. The phrase is now “Million Dollar Island”…I remember when central beach homes could be bought for $300k
No see ums ! 😂 they got me good , i made the mistake of a late night beach walk hoping to see the logerhead laying eggs. They got me real good !!
The bites will last weeks!
Great video, thanks for the information!
Thank you!!
mall is not the best but there are other shopping venues that seem pretty cool , to be fair, most malls have gone downhill as online shopping got more popular and easier
Excellent video. Great presentation, covered all the right topics.
Thank you!!
eeh the river might not be the best but the ocean and beach side is great !!! that makes up for the river section
Thank for shared video
Great video. Nicely done.
Thank you!
Great video! So I will be working in John's Island Golf Club and I am 23 years old, we won.t be able to have parties at our housing, and apparently there is.t any danclub? Like nobody dances there? Do I have a chance of finding people my age and at least party on the beach? :)))
You would have a great time at Riverside, Sol Mar, The boiler, and a few others around the area
I heard real estate agent and I was like…”hmmm, biased. 🤔 “ Just kidding! Loved the video- subscribed!
Thank you Catherine!
I just visited vero beach and had a good time. Could you tell us the difference from Vero and Melbourne?
Melbourne is much busier & spread out
Crime rate is 67% higher than the national average in Melbourne
Crime rate is 40% lower than the national average in Vero Beach
No inlet, better beaches in Vero, better traffic in Vero.
There is no comparison, I would never live in Melbourne personally!
@@livingthefloridaeastcoast cool thanks! We are planning another vacation and trying to figure out if we wanna visit Vero again or try somewhere else. Do you have any other favorites in FL?
Hi, I am looking at working as a travel nurse there in Vero Beach coming from cold Michigan. Is this a good place for nurses?
Yes, we have Cleveland clinic in both Vero Beach and Port Saint Lucie! Our medical facilities are all very good (to accommodate the senior population). Let me know if you have any other questions!
Yes, lots of retirement homes and IRMH and down the road in either direction you have south of you another hospital in Ft Pierce that’s lead for heart procedures and then north of you there’s Sebastian Hospital . Then also south of Vero in around one hour drive there’s several hospitals in Stuart,Florida.
Great vid!
Thank you!
Not many shopping options? How about Weekend Farmers Mkts., Constant festivals and fundraisers at various venues, malls with decent stores, an upscale outlet mall, etc., seems like plenty. We are not West Palm Beach and don't want to be. We don't however have a Trader Joes (Closest is Orlando) but we do have a Fresh Mkt. and another health food store, and nearest Costco is now at Melbourne, north of Vero and Sebastian). Biggest problem with Florida is people running red lights or not following the road rules making it more unsafe than it used to be.
So glad you pointed this out! This was my first TH-cam video after moving back to Vero Beach. I left Vero 10 years ago, and when I returned I did not have enough time to experience everything that Vero had to offer yet. I've grown to love it much more as my wife and I explore the town.
Also, shopping on Ocean Drive and Old Downtown. Lots of locally owned boutique shops in Vero!!
I think you missed some. I would say one of the pro's is the airport were you can land you 747 if you want on the runway. So all private yets can fly in and all commercials as well.
On the A1A you have for a small town a good selection of car dealers.
Well...runway not that big..
Great video!
Thank you!
Great video mate
Been thinking about retiring to the florida east coast
Thanks Adam! Would love to help when/ if that is what you decide.
Dont
Has anyone swam across the ft Pierce Inlet with the family and a dog to the park there?😯
There’s a small section of water (about 20 feet or so) from the mark area to the cove that people swim across all the time. Just be very careful of the boats going in and out!
How is the renting market? Are there jobs in the area
Hey Cisco,
The rental market is very competitive right now. But there is a “now hiring” sign on the front of almost every business in the area!
What about Mulligans?
They’re pretty good, not really a local spot so I never think to include them.
Hi, which beach do you recommend? We are siesta key lovers and never been to Vero but thinking of relocating. Looking for a home in a beach town.
Hey Annette, Hopefully I am not too late with this reply! I love Siesta Key as well, and it is a hard beach to beat, but I would recommend taking a trip here and visiting all of our local beaches. Jaycee Beach, Golden Sands, the beach by Mulligans in Vero Beach, all of it and see what you think! We have a lot to offer, and Ocean drive offers a lot of great shopping/ restaurants to choose from. Let me know if you have any further questions and I promise I am very responsive over texting/ phone calls, I just have not logged onto TH-cam for a few days. 772-453-0100
Annette, I would recommend Jaycee/Con beach or Mulligans. I am a local, born and raised in Vero Beach. I just stopped to see what this guy had to say. I have been to every beach and it would really depends on which beach had the best shore break at the time.
Is food and services expensive there ?
I have only Orlando to compare to, so my opinions may be skewed. Cost of living here is pretty inexpensive in my opinion.
How's the surf in that area?
Not bad David! We see a lot of surfers out by the Sebastian Inlet, Jaycee Park, and a few other spots.
I wish they had more stuff for the younger generation to do instead of trashing our local Wal-Mart where I work. I came from NY 11 years ago. I love living in Vero but I may move to Sebastian or Mebourne I am a 62 divorced woman with a daughter that's your age.
Need an affordable apartment in either Vero or Sebastian can you please help?!
I’ve never worked in the rental department, but you’d fit right in with your name “Let’s go Brandon”! 😂
@@livingthefloridaeastcoast 😎💯🇺🇸
Hi! I Live In Florida But Wanting To Go Further North.
Hey Irene, are you south of us?
Ngl, not trying to hate on anyone from here, but I moved at here about 2 years ago, and I’m so beyond thankful I wasn’t born or raised here lmao. Not much social life below age of 40 really. Not much culture either. Also, if you aren’t big on seafood, good luck eating anywhere else. Most multicultural restaurants are beyond Americanized. Id only suggest moving here if you can afford to purchase a second or even third real estate property. And living here only during the winter. Summers are beyond hot. Not many places to go so you have to truly enjoy out door WATER activities. Besides all that, its safe, quiet, and overall has the majority of necessities needed everyday. Although, just like anywhere else in Florida if you’re not already in or near a big city, you have to be willing to travel 40- and 1 hour and 30 min to really explore the state.
Then go back where you came from
They ain't here in Port Orange those nosiums
free parking !!
Beats a LOT of coastal towns I’ve been to.
too much cut to the chase
Agreed, this was my first video and definitely had its imperfections.
dude how do you get your teeth so white?
I’ve always hated coffee lol!
One thing I get really tired of it's just get to the point give up all of the drawn out explanations I'm tired of trying to watch these 26 minute long videos to find out what the pros and cons are but you know 18 minutes of the video is just gabbing God stop it
Thanks for watching!
Learning the streets and places is FUBAR.
Vero Beach has numbered streets that makes it very easy to navigate. I can be told an address and know exactly where in Vero it is based on the house number & avenue
rambling same subject
Thanks for the feedback