Vero Pier:
Drive south on A1A until you see Jaycee Park and its large, well-equipped beach facilities. Park along the boardwalk and walk north about 50 yards, and you’ll see Vero Pier. Hurricane Irene removed the bulk of it in 1999, but it’s since returned. So have the sandbars on both sides, making for a decent high tide option that is closer to shore without being shorepound. Back in the 60s, Vero Pier was a favorite spot and for good reason.
Riomar:
Stay on Ocean Drive south past Humiston Plaza, and you’ll see Riomar Country Club. Just north of the building is a small beach access labeled Riomar Avenue, but don’t park there or you’ll be towed. (In terms of access, Vero Beach is more like South Florida, where the haves discourage the have-nots from frequenting their shores.) You basically need to know someone who lives nearby to surf here, but don’t worry too much as Riomar’s inside break is unimpressive compared to Vero’s other shorepounds. However, if a good north is pumping and it’s low tide, the outer reef turns on, providing an enviable, and rare, offshore opportunity more than 200 yards beyond the beach. Surprisingly, Riomar is still not a popular break, probably due to the parking problems and frequent shark sightings. The reef is more known for excellent diving opportunities when it’s absolutely flat.