Sebastian Florida Information

The Town of Sebastian was established in 1882 and named St. Sebastian for the nearby river of the same name. Some time later, the "St." prefix was dropped from the names of both the river and the city. Riverfront redevelopment efforts, including a 2 mile river-walk, are underway to recreate the attraction of Sebastian as a nineteenth century fishing and agricultural settlement. It is intended to heighten awareness of the rivers, marshes and ocean that are so appealing to residents and visiting fishermen.

Tourism to the Sebastian River Area is substantial for a variety of reasons. Imagine seeing a bald eagle fly from its nest perched at the top of a tall pine tree; a loggerhead turtle coming ashore at night to lay her eggs; a manatee and her calf playing in the seagrass of the Indian River Lagoon. One of the most beautiful nature walks is right here, the boardwalk trail through the Environmental Learning Center. It is no wonder that the natural pristine beauty of the area is one of the principal reasons that Disney chose to build its vacation resort in this area.