Vero Beach, Florida, Is Trending for 2027—and I Can See Why
By Corinne King
Apparently, word is getting out.
Travel + Leisure reports that Vero Beach tops Skyscanner’s trending destinations for 2027. For those of us who call this corner of Florida’s Treasure Coast home, there’s a little hometown pride in seeing it catch someone else’s eye.
Growing up in Vero Beach, I wasn’t thinking about what made it a travel destination. It was simply home. Looking back, some of the things I took for granted are the very things I appreciate most now: time outside, familiar faces, and a day that doesn’t need much on the calendar to be a good one.
One phrase highlighted in the Travel + Leisure feature captures that beautifully: “sunrises, not high-rises.”
That feels like Vero. Give us a beautiful view, a little breathing room, and somewhere good to have lunch afterward. We can make a day of it.
The article also describes an “uncrowded, natural beach experience.” As someone raised in Central Beach, that brings back the kind of ordinary afternoons you later realize were pretty extraordinary. A towel, saltwater, and very little concern about what time it was.
Why This Travel + Leisure Feature Matters
Travel + Leisure says it reaches more than 16 million travelers each month, covering destinations, hotels, dining, and experiences worldwide. Its readers book an average of seven trips a year, according to the publication.
That puts Vero Beach in front of people actively considering where to spend their next vacation. For someone who has never explored Indian River County, this feature could be the introduction.
It’s an encouraging opportunity for the local businesses that help make a visit memorable. The little shop someone wanders into after lunch. The restaurant they recommend when they get home. The boat trip their children keep talking about.
Those visits can bring spending into our community and help support the people who have put their time, savings, and heart into building something here.
Where to Stay in Vero Beach: Oceanfront Resorts and Beachside Inns
If the Travel + Leisure feature has you considering a Vero Beach vacation, you have options—from oceanfront resorts to smaller inns tucked into the beachside community. Here are a few places I’d add to your search:
Costa d’Este Beach Resort & Spa: An oceanfront retreat on Ocean Drive with a spa, beachfront infinity pool, and dining at The Wave Kitchen & Bar. A little pampering fits quite nicely into a beach day.
Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa: A beachfront boutique hotel with a spa and oceanfront dining, including Cobalt and Heaton’s. An inviting option when your vacation plans revolve around being close to the Atlantic.
The Historic Driftwood Resort: An oceanfront property on Ocean Drive with distinctive architecture and plenty of local character. For travelers who appreciate a place with a story, this one deserves a look.
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort: Farther north along A1A in Wabasso Beach, this beachfront resort is still within Vero’s 32963 ZIP code. It’s another option for a family beach vacation—with a little Disney hospitality by the sea.
The Islander Inn: In the heart of Central Beach on Ocean Drive, this smaller inn puts you close to shops, restaurants, and a short stroll from the sand. It isn’t beachfront, but the location makes it easy to settle into the neighborhood and explore on foot.
Central Beach also has other small, quaint places to stay that are worth exploring. For me, part of the appeal of a beachside inn is how easily a simple walk can become your afternoon plans. Coffee, a little browsing, lunch somewhere along Ocean Drive—and suddenly nobody is particularly concerned about the itinerary.
These hotel suggestions are my additions for planning a visit, separate from the Travel + Leisure feature.
A Riverfront Getaway in Nearby Sebastian, Florida
For a different waterfront experience, head about 20 minutes north of Vero Beach to Capt Hirams Resort in Sebastian, with drive time depending on where you start.
Along the Indian River Lagoon, the resort offers accommodations, riverfront dining, live music, a marina, and boat tours. It’s a place to consider if your idea of a Florida getaway includes getting out on the water, then coming back for dinner and music by the river.
Beach morning or river afternoon? Around here, that’s a perfectly reasonable scheduling dilemma.
What Could More Visitors Mean for Vero Beach Real Estate?
“A feature like this introduces our community to people who may never have considered visiting. More visitors can mean more support for local businesses, and some may eventually become buyers. We could also see interest from tourism investors or homeowners considering vacation rentals, where permitted. Sometimes a conversation about moving here starts with a really good vacation.”
— Corinne King, local real estate professional
What I appreciate most about the Travel + Leisure feature is the reminder to look at home with fresh eyes. When you’re juggling school drop-offs, work, and the grocery list, it’s easy to forget that someone else is planning a getaway to the place you get to live.
I might take the scenic route home today.
About the Author
Corinne King, Realtor®
Serving Florida’s Treasure Coast | Coldwell Banker Paradise
With over a decade of experience in real estate—including luxury coastal homes, investment properties, and island living—Corinne blends her marketing background with a passion for helping families and investors find their place in Florida. A Sebastian local and proud mom, she believes the best part of life starts at home.
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