Vero Beach feels like a polished small coastal city — miles of soft Atlantic sand, a compact walkable downtown with local restaurants and galleries, great access to paddleboarding, fishing and nature preserves, and a relaxed, friendly rhythm that makes multi‑week stays easy to enjoy rather than feel isolating.
For occasional bigger‑city options, nearby Melbourne (about 34 miles) and West Palm Beach (about 73 miles) give you an airport, more dining/brewery/nightlife and major shopping or flight connections.