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Fun Facts
Sebastian Inlet State Park contains more fishing piers per mile of shoreline than any other park in the Florida State Park system.
The north jetty surf break is among the most consistent in Florida — producing reliable waves when the rest of the state is flat.
The 1715 Spanish Plate Fleet — 11 ships sunk by a hurricane — was wrecked just offshore. Gold coins and artifacts continue to wash ashore today.
Three species of sea turtles — loggerhead, green, and leatherback — nest on the park's beaches, making it one of Florida's most important sea turtle nesting sites.
Seasonal Events
Sea Turtle Nesting Season
All three Atlantic sea turtle species nest at Sebastian Inlet. Rangers monitor nests and conduct educational programs on selected evenings.
Wildlife
The inlet's dynamic tidal flow concentrates fish and wildlife. Home to bottlenose dolphins, manatees, sea turtles (three species nest here), osprey, brown pelicans, black skimmers, American oystercatchers, and American alligators in the adjacent lagoon. World-class snook, redfish, jack, and tarpon fishing in the inlet.
Visitor Tips
The north jetty is one of Florida's most famous surf spots — consistent year-round with a world-class reef break at the peak. The snook fishing from the jetty bridges is legendary — sunrise and sunset produce the best action. The McLarty Treasure Museum tells the story of the 1715 Spanish Plate Fleet shipwreck whose gold is still found on local beaches.
Safety Notes
The inlet has powerful currents — swimming near the jetties is extremely dangerous and prohibited. Surfing is allowed but requires experience; the inlet's north jetty is one of Florida's most consistent surf breaks. Boat traffic is heavy in the channel — use extreme caution when swimming or paddling near the inlet.