ATLANTIC CRUISING CLUB'S
GUIDES TO MARINAS

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Marina Services and Boat Supplies Services - Docking Assistance, Trash Disposal, Security, Boaters' Lounge  Communication - Fax, Phone Message, Mail Package Hold, FedEx, UPS, DHL, Express Mail  Supplies - On Site: Ice Block, Ice Cube, Ships' Store   Under 1 Mile: Bait/Tackle   1-3 Miles: Marine Discount Store (Boathouse 562-6797), West Marine   3+ Miles: Propane (Citgo, 4 mi.)   Restaurants and Accommodations On Call: Pizzeria (Pomodoro Grill & Pizza 234-1123)   Under 1 Mile: Restaurant (Riverside 234-5550, L: $6-15, D: $6-24, Sun brunch overlooking the waterway, $3-8), Hotel (Vero Beach Inn 231-1600, $89-45)   1-3 Miles: Snack Bar (Beachside Café, D: $5-13), Restaurant (Ocean Grill 231-5409, L: $7.95-19.95, D: $17.95-35.95), Hotel (Holiday Inn 231-2333, $104-239)   Recreation and Entertainment On Site: Grills, Picnic Area, Playground, Park    Near: Fishing Charter (Team Vero 234-5550), Jog Paths, Roller Blade/Bike Paths    Under 1 Mile: Tennis Courts, Museum (Center for the Arts 231-0707), Cultural Attract (Riverside Theater 800-445-6745)   1-3 Miles: Beach, Fitness Center (Jungle Club), Heated Pool (Jungle Club 567-1400), Movie Theater (Indian River 569-8460), Video Rental, Video Arcade    3+ Miles: Bowling (Vero Bowl 770-0993, 3.5 mi.), Golf Course (Vista Plantation 569-2233, 6.5 mi.), Special Events (Spring Training, Dodgertown 569-6858, 5 mi.)

Provisioning and General Services Near: Complete Provisioning Service, Convenience Store, Deli, Gourmet Shop, Market, Bank/ATM   Under 1 Mile: Bakery, Convenience Store (Super Stop 231-6911), Farmers' Market, Fishmonger, Health Food, Liquor Store, Wine/Beer, Catholic Church, Hardware Store (Designer 231-5844), Post Office, Protestant Church   1-3 Miles: Bakery, Deli, Fishmonger (Brianna's Market), Gourmet Shop (Village Beach 231-2338), Green Grocer, Health Food (Healthway 569-5663), Liquor Store (ABC 567-6477), Supermarket, Supermarket (Publix 563-0386), Wine/Beer (Beach Bev. 234-5555), Barber, Hair Salon, Bookstore (Vero Beach Book Ctr 569-2050), Buying Club, Biz Services, Department Store, Dry Cleaners, Florist, Library, Newsstand, Pharmacy (Corey's 231-6931), Shops, Synagogue   3+ Miles: Green Grocer (x)   Transportation On Site: Bus (Free)   On Call: Airport Svce (Melbourne Shuttle 321-724-1600), Taxi (Yellow Cab 589-1234)   Airport: Vero Beach/ Melbourne Int'l. (3 mi./34 mi.) Medical Services 911 Service On Call: Ambulance   1-3 Miles: Chiropractor (Bartkus 569-0500), Dentist, Doctor (Vero Medical 770-0500), Holistic Services (Advanced Massage 234-5775; Renaissance Spa 231-3771), Optician, Veterinarian   Hospital: Indian River 567-3411 (2.5 mi.)

Setting — Where the Indian River narrows north of the Barber Bridge in Vero Beach, this clean municipal marina lies snug in the backwater between Fritz and Orchid Islands on the eastern side of the ICW. The dockmaster’s office and ships' store sit conveniently over the docks. Other facilities are on the grounds of a city park surrounded by a quiet residential neighborhood. This charming layover hosts as many as 3,000 cruising yachts each winter.

Marina Notes — The marina began as a city dock for offloading goods and citrus between the mainland and the barrier island. Through the years the city has maintained and expanded the facility, most recently by extending the fuel dock to 120 ft., updating and refurbishing the boaters' lounge and laundry, improving the dinghy dock, replacing pump-out facilities, and adding a canoe storage area and launch ramp. This spot is so popular with cruisers that only five days can be guaranteed on a mooring in winter. Deposit required for facilities key. (H) Jeanne/Frances did minor damage, now totally restored.

Notable — The marina connects by a walkway under the bridge to extensive Riverside Park and Cultural Complex. Nearest is the Riverside Cafe and grassy picnic areas with BBQ facilities, a tennis complex, and fitness trail. Farther along is live, professional Riverside Theater ($6+) and the Center for the Arts which includes Vero Beach Museum of Art (Free, Mon-Sat 10-4:30, Sun 1-4:30) and a large teaching facility. The local shuttle bus stops at the dock and makes trips to the beach, business district and the local mall. Exhibition games during the L.A. Dodgers' spring training draw baseball fans from across the nation. World famous McKee Botanical Garden is 4.5 miles south.