VERO BEACH MAIN STREET

By  Mike Miller May 18, 2025

Main Street in Vero Beach, Florida is a historic downtown district. It spans 14th Avenue and nearby streets.

The area features shops, restaurants, and galleries. Main Street Vero Beach (MSVB), a nonprofit, preserves its history and supports local businesses.

Vero Beach Main Street

The district is walkable with tree-lined streets. It’s a hub for community events and culture. Visitors enjoy its small-town charm and riverfront views. 

Vero Beach began as Vero in 1919. The Florida East Coast Railway arrived in 1903, spurring growth.

The town was incorporated in 1919 and renamed Vero Beach in 1925. Main Street was the city’s heart, serving citrus farmers and early residents.

The Indian River Farms Company planned the town in 1912. By the 1920s, tourism grew, adding hotels and theaters.

MSVB, launched in 1998, revitalized the area. It preserved buildings like the 1926 Municipal Power Plant, now American Icon Brewery. 

Main Street is on 14th Avenue, between 17th and 26th Streets, Vero Beach. It’s accessible from U.S. Highway 1.

The district is open daily, with most shops and restaurants operating from 10 am to 6 pm. Some extend hours for events. Free street parking and lots are available.

Visit the MSVB office at 2036 14th Avenue for maps. Check their website for event schedules. Wear comfortable shoes for walking.

Attend the First Friday Gallery Stroll from 5 pm to 8 pm monthly. Downtown Friday, a free street party, happens the last Friday monthly from 6 pm to 9 pm. 

• The district has a 1917 bank tunnel under 14th Avenue, now filled in.
  
  
• A 1924 Florida Theater showed silent films with organ music.
  
  
• Electricity once ran only at night, except Wednesdays for ironing.
  
  
• The Downtown Mural Trail highlights local art.
  
  
• Waldo Sexton, a citrus farmer, shaped the area’s quirky style.
  
  
• Riverside Theatre, opened in 1974, hosts Broadway shows.
  
  
• The farmers’ market runs weekly with crafts and produce.
  
  
• MSVB hosts the Florida Main Street Conference periodically.

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