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Sebastian Inlet State Recreation Area

Sebastian Inlet State Recreation Area, Melbourne, FL 32951
407-589-2147
Ranked #3 of 14 attractions in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 52 Reviews
Type: State Parks, Beaches
Activities: Fishing
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Merritt Island, Florida
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Scenery is beautiful. Popular for fishing, surfing & relaxing . Quiet & less commercial & crowded than other Brevard beaches.

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Penna
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Natural, pristine beauty. Great for relaxing, surfing, and fishing.

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Melbourne, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

I went here to camp, and while it was fun, there was a ton of bugs. There was a lot of great wildlife. A smart raccoon even starting unzipping our tent in the middle of the night. :)

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Cocoa Beach, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This place is like being in the islands but you don't have to take a cruise and pay big money to get there. Everything to do and the views are breathtaking! Take the drive down and you will thank me!

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Rogersville, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

The tide pools were great and the fishing was fantastic. Construction going on so the gift store and snack stand are not the best

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Indian Harbour Beach, Florida
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

I am drawn by the beautiful beaches, but there is wonderful foot bridge across the inlet that is a favorite of the local fishermen.

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BLUE RIDGE, GA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Did not over night but my brother has for extended periods and thought it was great. The inlet is awesome even if you don't fish. A beautiful location.

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Central Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Great breeze, beautiful blue water...what's not to love!

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Columbia, SC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Check the tide chart when planning your trip. The inlet is frequented by Manatee during high tide. Where you pay for that experience elsewhere, at Sabastian they just show up to say hi. During low tide the small inlet in only ankle deep. A good time to wade with the little ones and look at shells or take a nice... More

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Alpharetta, Georgia
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

You want to see dolphins? manatees? turtles? rays? surfers? boats? tropical plants? sea birds? and more? This is the place! The whole area is surprisingly quiet--not full of rowdy tourists, disrespectful drivers, etc. We were there for a week and could've stayed indefinitely. LOVED IT!

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