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Sign up for a Ranger Guided Turtle Walk

**Tickets will show as unavailable until reservations go live on May 1st, 2025, at 12 am**

Sebastian Inlet State Park is excited to announce our 2025 ranger guided Public Sea Turtle Watch Program. These educational turtle watches offer the public the possibility to witness a loggerhead sea turtle lay her eggs, cover and disguise her nest, crawl down the beach and swim away into the Atlantic Ocean. Turtle Watch Programs will be available, Wednesday - Friday, during the months of June and July (excluding July 4th). The program starts at 9 PM and may last until 1 AM. Participants may walk up to three miles in soft sand.

The Turtle Walks at Sebastian Inlet State Park are a memorable experience that allow our guests to learn about, observe and hopefully see the nesting and egg-laying process of a loggerhead sea turtle.

Space is limited to 20 people per night. Reservations are required.

Cost is a $15.00 donation per person, paid in advance, to reserve your space. NO REFUNDS, this is a donation.

You are responsible for your own transportation to the Sebastian Fishing Museum. Additional details will be provided once you have made a reservation.

The turtle walk educational programs are conducted under a state permit and should not be attempted without a state permitted guide.

Sebastian Inlet Sea Turtle Watch Program 2025 Guidelines

(Things You Need to Know Before Reserving a Space)

Please read the following information before making your turtle walk reservation. By making a reservation, you confirm that you have read and understand that:

  • Age limit over 7;
  • Participants will be required to attend an interpretive program on marine turtle biology and conservations issues located at the Fishing Museum;
  • Group must stay together and practice social distancing during the entire watch;
  • Participants must be able to walk up to 3 miles on the beach;
  • Participants must provide their own transportation to the beach from the Fishing Museum;
  • Flash photography is prohibited / participants with infrared cameras may film or photograph the egg deposition or the turtle retuning to the water;
  • Touching marine turtles and handling marine turtle eggs is prohibited;
  • Participants may not use flashlights;
  • Participants may not walk on the turtle’s crawl;
  • Only one nesting loggerhead turtle will be observed. If a turtle is not found by the scouts by 11pm the program is over;
  • It will be dark, there can be mosquitoes, sand fleas, and no-see-ums. Insect repellant is recommended;
  • Reservations may not be able to be changed; and
  • NO REFUNDS

Turtle Walk Reservations Open May 1st, 2025

Turtle walks are available during the months of June and July.


* IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS CALL THE FISHING MUSEUM AT (772) 388-2750*

Upcoming events

  • Turtle Walk

    • Wednesday, June 04, 2025
    • 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
    • Fishing Museum
    • 1
    Register

    2025 Park Ranger Guided Turtle Walks

    *There are NO REFUNDS for the registration donation* 

    Where do we meet? The Sebastian Fishing Museum.

    Directions to meeting location: The Sebastian Fishing Museum is located on the south side of the Sebastian Inlet Bridge. Enter Sebastian Inlet State Park’s “south side.” The Sebastian Fishing Museum is connected to the south ranger station. The Sebastian Fishing Museum is seven miles north of County Road 510 and 18 miles south of State Road 192. The address is 14257 North A1A, Vero Beach, FL, 32963.

    Do I have to pay to entry the park? No, if you arrive after 8:30 PM, tell the toll collector that you are here for the sea turtle walk and they will allow free entry.

    What time should I arrive? Please arrive no later than 8:45 pm as the program starts at 9 pm.

    What should I bring? You will want to wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers. Definitely bring insect repellent. You may want to consider wearing long pants and sleeves, if you are not tolerant of mosquitoes and no-see-ums. You may want to bring water for this up to 2 mile turtle walk. Dark clothing is preferred to minimize the impact on nesting sea turtles.

    How long might I walk on the beach during the turtle walk? We may walk up to 2 miles to the nesting sea turtle. That’s a mile in either direction. Everyone must be in fair physical condition. Our beach is an isolated area, so once you start on the turtle walk you are basically committed.

    What happens if we do not see a sea turtle? We generally see turtles on 75% of our turtle walks. We cannot guarantee that a sea turtle will crawl out of the ocean on the evening of your scheduled program. We do not offer refunds for any reason, but all ticket sales directly benefit the Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park, our sea turtles and our mission.

    What if it’s raining? In the summertime, Sebastian Inlet and the rest of Florida have afternoon/evening rains almost daily. The afternoon storms often clear up by 9pm. We will not go on the beach if there is lightning or heavy rain. We have only cancelled a handful of times in the last 40 years but we will not make that decision until that evening. You can get an update by calling 772-388- 2750. We will go on the beach if there is only a light rain with no lightning. Sea turtles will nest in the rain, so you may want to bring raingear but no umbrellas please. Don’t let cloudy skies and a little rain scare you off, especially our typical 4 to 8 PM thunderstorms that occur all summer long here.

    How does the program work? The program begins with a sea turtle PowerPoint presentation at 9:00 PM, please arrive early. Scouts will go out on the beach to locate a turtle during the PowerPoint presentation. If the scouts find a turtle everyone will go directly to the turtle’s location when the presentation is complete. We may walk up to 2 miles to a nesting loggerhead sea turtle.  You will need your own transportation.

    How long is the program? The program is officially scheduled from 9pm to 1am. The exact duration of the program from night to night varies depending on when and if we see a sea turtle and the speed the group walks down the beach.

    Can I bring a flashlight? Yes, but it can only be used on the trail leading to the beach. Flashlights cannot be used on the beach. No flashlights may be used while on the beach.

    Can I take pictures? Flash photography is prohibited / participants with infrared cameras may film or photograph the egg deposition or the turtle retuning to the water.

    What is the best time to see a nesting loggerhead sea turtle? Our turtle walks are scheduled in June and July which is during the height of loggerhead nesting in Florida. There is no relationship between sea turtle nesting activity and the phase of the moon, the weather, or the tides. All scheduled Turtle Walk nights have the same odds of the group seeing a sea turtle nesting.


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  • Turtle Walk

    • Thursday, June 05, 2025
    • 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
    • Fishing Museum
    • 11
    Register

    2025 Park Ranger Guided Turtle Walks

    *There are NO REFUNDS for the registration donation* 

    Where do we meet? The Sebastian Fishing Museum.

    Directions to meeting location: The Sebastian Fishing Museum is located on the south side of the Sebastian Inlet Bridge. Enter Sebastian Inlet State Park’s “south side.” The Sebastian Fishing Museum is connected to the south ranger station. The Sebastian Fishing Museum is seven miles north of County Road 510 and 18 miles south of State Road 192. The address is 14257 North A1A, Vero Beach, FL, 32963.

    Do I have to pay to entry the park? No, if you arrive after 8:30 PM, tell the toll collector that you are here for the sea turtle walk and they will allow free entry.

    What time should I arrive? Please arrive no later than 8:45 pm as the program starts at 9 pm.

    What should I bring? You will want to wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers. Definitely bring insect repellent. You may want to consider wearing long pants and sleeves, if you are not tolerant of mosquitoes and no-see-ums. You may want to bring water for this up to 2 mile turtle walk. Dark clothing is preferred to minimize the impact on nesting sea turtles.

    How long might I walk on the beach during the turtle walk? We may walk up to 2 miles to the nesting sea turtle. That’s a mile in either direction. Everyone must be in fair physical condition. Our beach is an isolated area, so once you start on the turtle walk you are basically committed.

    What happens if we do not see a sea turtle? We generally see turtles on 75% of our turtle walks. We cannot guarantee that a sea turtle will crawl out of the ocean on the evening of your scheduled program. We do not offer refunds for any reason, but all ticket sales directly benefit the Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park, our sea turtles and our mission.

    What if it’s raining? In the summertime, Sebastian Inlet and the rest of Florida have afternoon/evening rains almost daily. The afternoon storms often clear up by 9pm. We will not go on the beach if there is lightning or heavy rain. We have only cancelled a handful of times in the last 40 years but we will not make that decision until that evening. You can get an update by calling 772-388- 2750. We will go on the beach if there is only a light rain with no lightning. Sea turtles will nest in the rain, so you may want to bring raingear but no umbrellas please. Don’t let cloudy skies and a little rain scare you off, especially our typical 4 to 8 PM thunderstorms that occur all summer long here.

    How does the program work? The program begins with a sea turtle PowerPoint presentation at 9:00 PM, please arrive early. Scouts will go out on the beach to locate a turtle during the PowerPoint presentation. If the scouts find a turtle everyone will go directly to the turtle’s location when the presentation is complete. We may walk up to 2 miles to a nesting loggerhead sea turtle.  You will need your own transportation.

    How long is the program? The program is officially scheduled from 9pm to 1am. The exact duration of the program from night to night varies depending on when and if we see a sea turtle and the speed the group walks down the beach.

    Can I bring a flashlight? Yes, but it can only be used on the trail leading to the beach. Flashlights cannot be used on the beach. No flashlights may be used while on the beach.

    Can I take pictures? Flash photography is prohibited / participants with infrared cameras may film or photograph the egg deposition or the turtle retuning to the water.

    What is the best time to see a nesting loggerhead sea turtle? Our turtle walks are scheduled in June and July which is during the height of loggerhead nesting in Florida. There is no relationship between sea turtle nesting activity and the phase of the moon, the weather, or the tides. All scheduled Turtle Walk nights have the same odds of the group seeing a sea turtle nesting.


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  • Turtle Walk

    • Friday, June 06, 2025
    • 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
    • Fishing Museum
    • 4
    Register

    2025 Park Ranger Guided Turtle Walks

    *There are NO REFUNDS for the registration donation* 

    Where do we meet? The Sebastian Fishing Museum.

    Directions to meeting location: The Sebastian Fishing Museum is located on the south side of the Sebastian Inlet Bridge. Enter Sebastian Inlet State Park’s “south side.” The Sebastian Fishing Museum is connected to the south ranger station. The Sebastian Fishing Museum is seven miles north of County Road 510 and 18 miles south of State Road 192. The address is 14257 North A1A, Vero Beach, FL, 32963.

    Do I have to pay to entry the park? No, if you arrive after 8:30 PM, tell the toll collector that you are here for the sea turtle walk and they will allow free entry.

    What time should I arrive? Please arrive no later than 8:45 pm as the program starts at 9 pm.

    What should I bring? You will want to wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers. Definitely bring insect repellent. You may want to consider wearing long pants and sleeves, if you are not tolerant of mosquitoes and no-see-ums. You may want to bring water for this up to 2 mile turtle walk. Dark clothing is preferred to minimize the impact on nesting sea turtles.

    How long might I walk on the beach during the turtle walk? We may walk up to 2 miles to the nesting sea turtle. That’s a mile in either direction. Everyone must be in fair physical condition. Our beach is an isolated area, so once you start on the turtle walk you are basically committed.

    What happens if we do not see a sea turtle? We generally see turtles on 75% of our turtle walks. We cannot guarantee that a sea turtle will crawl out of the ocean on the evening of your scheduled program. We do not offer refunds for any reason, but all ticket sales directly benefit the Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park, our sea turtles and our mission.

    What if it’s raining? In the summertime, Sebastian Inlet and the rest of Florida have afternoon/evening rains almost daily. The afternoon storms often clear up by 9pm. We will not go on the beach if there is lightning or heavy rain. We have only cancelled a handful of times in the last 40 years but we will not make that decision until that evening. You can get an update by calling 772-388- 2750. We will go on the beach if there is only a light rain with no lightning. Sea turtles will nest in the rain, so you may want to bring raingear but no umbrellas please. Don’t let cloudy skies and a little rain scare you off, especially our typical 4 to 8 PM thunderstorms that occur all summer long here.

    How does the program work? The program begins with a sea turtle PowerPoint presentation at 9:00 PM, please arrive early. Scouts will go out on the beach to locate a turtle during the PowerPoint presentation. If the scouts find a turtle everyone will go directly to the turtle’s location when the presentation is complete. We may walk up to 2 miles to a nesting loggerhead sea turtle.  You will need your own transportation.

    How long is the program? The program is officially scheduled from 9pm to 1am. The exact duration of the program from night to night varies depending on when and if we see a sea turtle and the speed the group walks down the beach.

    Can I bring a flashlight? Yes, but it can only be used on the trail leading to the beach. Flashlights cannot be used on the beach. No flashlights may be used while on the beach.

    Can I take pictures? Flash photography is prohibited / participants with infrared cameras may film or photograph the egg deposition or the turtle retuning to the water.

    What is the best time to see a nesting loggerhead sea turtle? Our turtle walks are scheduled in June and July which is during the height of loggerhead nesting in Florida. There is no relationship between sea turtle nesting activity and the phase of the moon, the weather, or the tides. All scheduled Turtle Walk nights have the same odds of the group seeing a sea turtle nesting.


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  • Turtle Walk

    • Wednesday, June 11, 2025
    • 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
    • Fishing Museum
    • 14
    Register

    2025 Park Ranger Guided Turtle Walks

    *There are NO REFUNDS for the registration donation* 

    Where do we meet? The Sebastian Fishing Museum.

    Directions to meeting location: The Sebastian Fishing Museum is located on the south side of the Sebastian Inlet Bridge. Enter Sebastian Inlet State Park’s “south side.” The Sebastian Fishing Museum is connected to the south ranger station. The Sebastian Fishing Museum is seven miles north of County Road 510 and 18 miles south of State Road 192. The address is 14257 North A1A, Vero Beach, FL, 32963.

    Do I have to pay to entry the park? No, if you arrive after 8:30 PM, tell the toll collector that you are here for the sea turtle walk and they will allow free entry.

    What time should I arrive? Please arrive no later than 8:45 pm as the program starts at 9 pm.

    What should I bring? You will want to wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers. Definitely bring insect repellent. You may want to consider wearing long pants and sleeves, if you are not tolerant of mosquitoes and no-see-ums. You may want to bring water for this up to 2 mile turtle walk. Dark clothing is preferred to minimize the impact on nesting sea turtles.

    How long might I walk on the beach during the turtle walk? We may walk up to 2 miles to the nesting sea turtle. That’s a mile in either direction. Everyone must be in fair physical condition. Our beach is an isolated area, so once you start on the turtle walk you are basically committed.

    What happens if we do not see a sea turtle? We generally see turtles on 75% of our turtle walks. We cannot guarantee that a sea turtle will crawl out of the ocean on the evening of your scheduled program. We do not offer refunds for any reason, but all ticket sales directly benefit the Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park, our sea turtles and our mission.

    What if it’s raining? In the summertime, Sebastian Inlet and the rest of Florida have afternoon/evening rains almost daily. The afternoon storms often clear up by 9pm. We will not go on the beach if there is lightning or heavy rain. We have only cancelled a handful of times in the last 40 years but we will not make that decision until that evening. You can get an update by calling 772-388- 2750. We will go on the beach if there is only a light rain with no lightning. Sea turtles will nest in the rain, so you may want to bring raingear but no umbrellas please. Don’t let cloudy skies and a little rain scare you off, especially our typical 4 to 8 PM thunderstorms that occur all summer long here.

    How does the program work? The program begins with a sea turtle PowerPoint presentation at 9:00 PM, please arrive early. Scouts will go out on the beach to locate a turtle during the PowerPoint presentation. If the scouts find a turtle everyone will go directly to the turtle’s location when the presentation is complete. We may walk up to 2 miles to a nesting loggerhead sea turtle.  You will need your own transportation.

    How long is the program? The program is officially scheduled from 9pm to 1am. The exact duration of the program from night to night varies depending on when and if we see a sea turtle and the speed the group walks down the beach.

    Can I bring a flashlight? Yes, but it can only be used on the trail leading to the beach. Flashlights cannot be used on the beach. No flashlights may be used while on the beach.

    Can I take pictures? Flash photography is prohibited / participants with infrared cameras may film or photograph the egg deposition or the turtle retuning to the water.

    What is the best time to see a nesting loggerhead sea turtle? Our turtle walks are scheduled in June and July which is during the height of loggerhead nesting in Florida. There is no relationship between sea turtle nesting activity and the phase of the moon, the weather, or the tides. All scheduled Turtle Walk nights have the same odds of the group seeing a sea turtle nesting.


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  • Turtle Walk

    • Thursday, June 12, 2025
    • 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
    • Fishing Museum
    • 4
    Register

    2025 Park Ranger Guided Turtle Walks

    *There are NO REFUNDS for the registration donation* 

    Where do we meet? The Sebastian Fishing Museum.

    Directions to meeting location: The Sebastian Fishing Museum is located on the south side of the Sebastian Inlet Bridge. Enter Sebastian Inlet State Park’s “south side.” The Sebastian Fishing Museum is connected to the south ranger station. The Sebastian Fishing Museum is seven miles north of County Road 510 and 18 miles south of State Road 192. The address is 14257 North A1A, Vero Beach, FL, 32963.

    Do I have to pay to entry the park? No, if you arrive after 8:30 PM, tell the toll collector that you are here for the sea turtle walk and they will allow free entry.

    What time should I arrive? Please arrive no later than 8:45 pm as the program starts at 9 pm.

    What should I bring? You will want to wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers. Definitely bring insect repellent. You may want to consider wearing long pants and sleeves, if you are not tolerant of mosquitoes and no-see-ums. You may want to bring water for this up to 2 mile turtle walk. Dark clothing is preferred to minimize the impact on nesting sea turtles.

    How long might I walk on the beach during the turtle walk? We may walk up to 2 miles to the nesting sea turtle. That’s a mile in either direction. Everyone must be in fair physical condition. Our beach is an isolated area, so once you start on the turtle walk you are basically committed.

    What happens if we do not see a sea turtle? We generally see turtles on 75% of our turtle walks. We cannot guarantee that a sea turtle will crawl out of the ocean on the evening of your scheduled program. We do not offer refunds for any reason, but all ticket sales directly benefit the Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park, our sea turtles and our mission.

    What if it’s raining? In the summertime, Sebastian Inlet and the rest of Florida have afternoon/evening rains almost daily. The afternoon storms often clear up by 9pm. We will not go on the beach if there is lightning or heavy rain. We have only cancelled a handful of times in the last 40 years but we will not make that decision until that evening. You can get an update by calling 772-388- 2750. We will go on the beach if there is only a light rain with no lightning. Sea turtles will nest in the rain, so you may want to bring raingear but no umbrellas please. Don’t let cloudy skies and a little rain scare you off, especially our typical 4 to 8 PM thunderstorms that occur all summer long here.

    How does the program work? The program begins with a sea turtle PowerPoint presentation at 9:00 PM, please arrive early. Scouts will go out on the beach to locate a turtle during the PowerPoint presentation. If the scouts find a turtle everyone will go directly to the turtle’s location when the presentation is complete. We may walk up to 2 miles to a nesting loggerhead sea turtle.  You will need your own transportation.

    How long is the program? The program is officially scheduled from 9pm to 1am. The exact duration of the program from night to night varies depending on when and if we see a sea turtle and the speed the group walks down the beach.

    Can I bring a flashlight? Yes, but it can only be used on the trail leading to the beach. Flashlights cannot be used on the beach. No flashlights may be used while on the beach.

    Can I take pictures? Flash photography is prohibited / participants with infrared cameras may film or photograph the egg deposition or the turtle retuning to the water.

    What is the best time to see a nesting loggerhead sea turtle? Our turtle walks are scheduled in June and July which is during the height of loggerhead nesting in Florida. There is no relationship between sea turtle nesting activity and the phase of the moon, the weather, or the tides. All scheduled Turtle Walk nights have the same odds of the group seeing a sea turtle nesting.


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  • Turtle Walk

    • Friday, June 13, 2025
    • 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
    • Fishing Museum
    • 1
    Register

    2025 Park Ranger Guided Turtle Walks

    *There are NO REFUNDS for the registration donation* 

    Where do we meet? The Sebastian Fishing Museum.

    Directions to meeting location: The Sebastian Fishing Museum is located on the south side of the Sebastian Inlet Bridge. Enter Sebastian Inlet State Park’s “south side.” The Sebastian Fishing Museum is connected to the south ranger station. The Sebastian Fishing Museum is seven miles north of County Road 510 and 18 miles south of State Road 192. The address is 14257 North A1A, Vero Beach, FL, 32963.

    Do I have to pay to entry the park? No, if you arrive after 8:30 PM, tell the toll collector that you are here for the sea turtle walk and they will allow free entry.

    What time should I arrive? Please arrive no later than 8:45 pm as the program starts at 9 pm.

    What should I bring? You will want to wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers. Definitely bring insect repellent. You may want to consider wearing long pants and sleeves, if you are not tolerant of mosquitoes and no-see-ums. You may want to bring water for this up to 2 mile turtle walk. Dark clothing is preferred to minimize the impact on nesting sea turtles.

    How long might I walk on the beach during the turtle walk? We may walk up to 2 miles to the nesting sea turtle. That’s a mile in either direction. Everyone must be in fair physical condition. Our beach is an isolated area, so once you start on the turtle walk you are basically committed.

    What happens if we do not see a sea turtle? We generally see turtles on 75% of our turtle walks. We cannot guarantee that a sea turtle will crawl out of the ocean on the evening of your scheduled program. We do not offer refunds for any reason, but all ticket sales directly benefit the Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park, our sea turtles and our mission.

    What if it’s raining? In the summertime, Sebastian Inlet and the rest of Florida have afternoon/evening rains almost daily. The afternoon storms often clear up by 9pm. We will not go on the beach if there is lightning or heavy rain. We have only cancelled a handful of times in the last 40 years but we will not make that decision until that evening. You can get an update by calling 772-388- 2750. We will go on the beach if there is only a light rain with no lightning. Sea turtles will nest in the rain, so you may want to bring raingear but no umbrellas please. Don’t let cloudy skies and a little rain scare you off, especially our typical 4 to 8 PM thunderstorms that occur all summer long here.

    How does the program work? The program begins with a sea turtle PowerPoint presentation at 9:00 PM, please arrive early. Scouts will go out on the beach to locate a turtle during the PowerPoint presentation. If the scouts find a turtle everyone will go directly to the turtle’s location when the presentation is complete. We may walk up to 2 miles to a nesting loggerhead sea turtle.  You will need your own transportation.

    How long is the program? The program is officially scheduled from 9pm to 1am. The exact duration of the program from night to night varies depending on when and if we see a sea turtle and the speed the group walks down the beach.

    Can I bring a flashlight? Yes, but it can only be used on the trail leading to the beach. Flashlights cannot be used on the beach. No flashlights may be used while on the beach.

    Can I take pictures? Flash photography is prohibited / participants with infrared cameras may film or photograph the egg deposition or the turtle retuning to the water.

    What is the best time to see a nesting loggerhead sea turtle? Our turtle walks are scheduled in June and July which is during the height of loggerhead nesting in Florida. There is no relationship between sea turtle nesting activity and the phase of the moon, the weather, or the tides. All scheduled Turtle Walk nights have the same odds of the group seeing a sea turtle nesting.


    Show details

  • Turtle Walk

    • Wednesday, June 18, 2025
    • 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
    • Fishing Museum
    • 9
    Register

    2025 Park Ranger Guided Turtle Walks

    *There are NO REFUNDS for the registration donation* 

    Where do we meet? The Sebastian Fishing Museum.

    Directions to meeting location: The Sebastian Fishing Museum is located on the south side of the Sebastian Inlet Bridge. Enter Sebastian Inlet State Park’s “south side.” The Sebastian Fishing Museum is connected to the south ranger station. The Sebastian Fishing Museum is seven miles north of County Road 510 and 18 miles south of State Road 192. The address is 14257 North A1A, Vero Beach, FL, 32963.

    Do I have to pay to entry the park? No, if you arrive after 8:30 PM, tell the toll collector that you are here for the sea turtle walk and they will allow free entry.

    What time should I arrive? Please arrive no later than 8:45 pm as the program starts at 9 pm.

    What should I bring? You will want to wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers. Definitely bring insect repellent. You may want to consider wearing long pants and sleeves, if you are not tolerant of mosquitoes and no-see-ums. You may want to bring water for this up to 2 mile turtle walk. Dark clothing is preferred to minimize the impact on nesting sea turtles.

    How long might I walk on the beach during the turtle walk? We may walk up to 2 miles to the nesting sea turtle. That’s a mile in either direction. Everyone must be in fair physical condition. Our beach is an isolated area, so once you start on the turtle walk you are basically committed.

    What happens if we do not see a sea turtle? We generally see turtles on 75% of our turtle walks. We cannot guarantee that a sea turtle will crawl out of the ocean on the evening of your scheduled program. We do not offer refunds for any reason, but all ticket sales directly benefit the Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park, our sea turtles and our mission.

    What if it’s raining? In the summertime, Sebastian Inlet and the rest of Florida have afternoon/evening rains almost daily. The afternoon storms often clear up by 9pm. We will not go on the beach if there is lightning or heavy rain. We have only cancelled a handful of times in the last 40 years but we will not make that decision until that evening. You can get an update by calling 772-388- 2750. We will go on the beach if there is only a light rain with no lightning. Sea turtles will nest in the rain, so you may want to bring raingear but no umbrellas please. Don’t let cloudy skies and a little rain scare you off, especially our typical 4 to 8 PM thunderstorms that occur all summer long here.

    How does the program work? The program begins with a sea turtle PowerPoint presentation at 9:00 PM, please arrive early. Scouts will go out on the beach to locate a turtle during the PowerPoint presentation. If the scouts find a turtle everyone will go directly to the turtle’s location when the presentation is complete. We may walk up to 2 miles to a nesting loggerhead sea turtle.  You will need your own transportation.

    How long is the program? The program is officially scheduled from 9pm to 1am. The exact duration of the program from night to night varies depending on when and if we see a sea turtle and the speed the group walks down the beach.

    Can I bring a flashlight? Yes, but it can only be used on the trail leading to the beach. Flashlights cannot be used on the beach. No flashlights may be used while on the beach.

    Can I take pictures? Flash photography is prohibited / participants with infrared cameras may film or photograph the egg deposition or the turtle retuning to the water.

    What is the best time to see a nesting loggerhead sea turtle? Our turtle walks are scheduled in June and July which is during the height of loggerhead nesting in Florida. There is no relationship between sea turtle nesting activity and the phase of the moon, the weather, or the tides. All scheduled Turtle Walk nights have the same odds of the group seeing a sea turtle nesting.


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  • Turtle Walk

    • Thursday, June 19, 2025
    • 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
    • Fishing Museum
    • 6
    Register

    2025 Park Ranger Guided Turtle Walks

    *There are NO REFUNDS for the registration donation* 

    Where do we meet? The Sebastian Fishing Museum.

    Directions to meeting location: The Sebastian Fishing Museum is located on the south side of the Sebastian Inlet Bridge. Enter Sebastian Inlet State Park’s “south side.” The Sebastian Fishing Museum is connected to the south ranger station. The Sebastian Fishing Museum is seven miles north of County Road 510 and 18 miles south of State Road 192. The address is 14257 North A1A, Vero Beach, FL, 32963.

    Do I have to pay to entry the park? No, if you arrive after 8:30 PM, tell the toll collector that you are here for the sea turtle walk and they will allow free entry.

    What time should I arrive? Please arrive no later than 8:45 pm as the program starts at 9 pm.

    What should I bring? You will want to wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers. Definitely bring insect repellent. You may want to consider wearing long pants and sleeves, if you are not tolerant of mosquitoes and no-see-ums. You may want to bring water for this up to 2 mile turtle walk. Dark clothing is preferred to minimize the impact on nesting sea turtles.

    How long might I walk on the beach during the turtle walk? We may walk up to 2 miles to the nesting sea turtle. That’s a mile in either direction. Everyone must be in fair physical condition. Our beach is an isolated area, so once you start on the turtle walk you are basically committed.

    What happens if we do not see a sea turtle? We generally see turtles on 75% of our turtle walks. We cannot guarantee that a sea turtle will crawl out of the ocean on the evening of your scheduled program. We do not offer refunds for any reason, but all ticket sales directly benefit the Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park, our sea turtles and our mission.

    What if it’s raining? In the summertime, Sebastian Inlet and the rest of Florida have afternoon/evening rains almost daily. The afternoon storms often clear up by 9pm. We will not go on the beach if there is lightning or heavy rain. We have only cancelled a handful of times in the last 40 years but we will not make that decision until that evening. You can get an update by calling 772-388- 2750. We will go on the beach if there is only a light rain with no lightning. Sea turtles will nest in the rain, so you may want to bring raingear but no umbrellas please. Don’t let cloudy skies and a little rain scare you off, especially our typical 4 to 8 PM thunderstorms that occur all summer long here.

    How does the program work? The program begins with a sea turtle PowerPoint presentation at 9:00 PM, please arrive early. Scouts will go out on the beach to locate a turtle during the PowerPoint presentation. If the scouts find a turtle everyone will go directly to the turtle’s location when the presentation is complete. We may walk up to 2 miles to a nesting loggerhead sea turtle.  You will need your own transportation.

    How long is the program? The program is officially scheduled from 9pm to 1am. The exact duration of the program from night to night varies depending on when and if we see a sea turtle and the speed the group walks down the beach.

    Can I bring a flashlight? Yes, but it can only be used on the trail leading to the beach. Flashlights cannot be used on the beach. No flashlights may be used while on the beach.

    Can I take pictures? Flash photography is prohibited / participants with infrared cameras may film or photograph the egg deposition or the turtle retuning to the water.

    What is the best time to see a nesting loggerhead sea turtle? Our turtle walks are scheduled in June and July which is during the height of loggerhead nesting in Florida. There is no relationship between sea turtle nesting activity and the phase of the moon, the weather, or the tides. All scheduled Turtle Walk nights have the same odds of the group seeing a sea turtle nesting.


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  • Turtle Walk

    • Friday, June 20, 2025
    • 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
    • Fishing Museum
    • 10
    Register

    2025 Park Ranger Guided Turtle Walks

    *There are NO REFUNDS for the registration donation* 

    Where do we meet? The Sebastian Fishing Museum.

    Directions to meeting location: The Sebastian Fishing Museum is located on the south side of the Sebastian Inlet Bridge. Enter Sebastian Inlet State Park’s “south side.” The Sebastian Fishing Museum is connected to the south ranger station. The Sebastian Fishing Museum is seven miles north of County Road 510 and 18 miles south of State Road 192. The address is 14257 North A1A, Vero Beach, FL, 32963.

    Do I have to pay to entry the park? No, if you arrive after 8:30 PM, tell the toll collector that you are here for the sea turtle walk and they will allow free entry.

    What time should I arrive? Please arrive no later than 8:45 pm as the program starts at 9 pm.

    What should I bring? You will want to wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers. Definitely bring insect repellent. You may want to consider wearing long pants and sleeves, if you are not tolerant of mosquitoes and no-see-ums. You may want to bring water for this up to 2 mile turtle walk. Dark clothing is preferred to minimize the impact on nesting sea turtles.

    How long might I walk on the beach during the turtle walk? We may walk up to 2 miles to the nesting sea turtle. That’s a mile in either direction. Everyone must be in fair physical condition. Our beach is an isolated area, so once you start on the turtle walk you are basically committed.

    What happens if we do not see a sea turtle? We generally see turtles on 75% of our turtle walks. We cannot guarantee that a sea turtle will crawl out of the ocean on the evening of your scheduled program. We do not offer refunds for any reason, but all ticket sales directly benefit the Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park, our sea turtles and our mission.

    What if it’s raining? In the summertime, Sebastian Inlet and the rest of Florida have afternoon/evening rains almost daily. The afternoon storms often clear up by 9pm. We will not go on the beach if there is lightning or heavy rain. We have only cancelled a handful of times in the last 40 years but we will not make that decision until that evening. You can get an update by calling 772-388- 2750. We will go on the beach if there is only a light rain with no lightning. Sea turtles will nest in the rain, so you may want to bring raingear but no umbrellas please. Don’t let cloudy skies and a little rain scare you off, especially our typical 4 to 8 PM thunderstorms that occur all summer long here.

    How does the program work? The program begins with a sea turtle PowerPoint presentation at 9:00 PM, please arrive early. Scouts will go out on the beach to locate a turtle during the PowerPoint presentation. If the scouts find a turtle everyone will go directly to the turtle’s location when the presentation is complete. We may walk up to 2 miles to a nesting loggerhead sea turtle.  You will need your own transportation.

    How long is the program? The program is officially scheduled from 9pm to 1am. The exact duration of the program from night to night varies depending on when and if we see a sea turtle and the speed the group walks down the beach.

    Can I bring a flashlight? Yes, but it can only be used on the trail leading to the beach. Flashlights cannot be used on the beach. No flashlights may be used while on the beach.

    Can I take pictures? Flash photography is prohibited / participants with infrared cameras may film or photograph the egg deposition or the turtle retuning to the water.

    What is the best time to see a nesting loggerhead sea turtle? Our turtle walks are scheduled in June and July which is during the height of loggerhead nesting in Florida. There is no relationship between sea turtle nesting activity and the phase of the moon, the weather, or the tides. All scheduled Turtle Walk nights have the same odds of the group seeing a sea turtle nesting.


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  • Turtle Walk

    • Wednesday, June 25, 2025
    • 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
    • Fishing Museum
    • 6
    Register

    2025 Park Ranger Guided Turtle Walks

    *There are NO REFUNDS for the registration donation* 

    Where do we meet? The Sebastian Fishing Museum.

    Directions to meeting location: The Sebastian Fishing Museum is located on the south side of the Sebastian Inlet Bridge. Enter Sebastian Inlet State Park’s “south side.” The Sebastian Fishing Museum is connected to the south ranger station. The Sebastian Fishing Museum is seven miles north of County Road 510 and 18 miles south of State Road 192. The address is 14257 North A1A, Vero Beach, FL, 32963.

    Do I have to pay to entry the park? No, if you arrive after 8:30 PM, tell the toll collector that you are here for the sea turtle walk and they will allow free entry.

    What time should I arrive? Please arrive no later than 8:45 pm as the program starts at 9 pm.

    What should I bring? You will want to wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers. Definitely bring insect repellent. You may want to consider wearing long pants and sleeves, if you are not tolerant of mosquitoes and no-see-ums. You may want to bring water for this up to 2 mile turtle walk. Dark clothing is preferred to minimize the impact on nesting sea turtles.

    How long might I walk on the beach during the turtle walk? We may walk up to 2 miles to the nesting sea turtle. That’s a mile in either direction. Everyone must be in fair physical condition. Our beach is an isolated area, so once you start on the turtle walk you are basically committed.

    What happens if we do not see a sea turtle? We generally see turtles on 75% of our turtle walks. We cannot guarantee that a sea turtle will crawl out of the ocean on the evening of your scheduled program. We do not offer refunds for any reason, but all ticket sales directly benefit the Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park, our sea turtles and our mission.

    What if it’s raining? In the summertime, Sebastian Inlet and the rest of Florida have afternoon/evening rains almost daily. The afternoon storms often clear up by 9pm. We will not go on the beach if there is lightning or heavy rain. We have only cancelled a handful of times in the last 40 years but we will not make that decision until that evening. You can get an update by calling 772-388- 2750. We will go on the beach if there is only a light rain with no lightning. Sea turtles will nest in the rain, so you may want to bring raingear but no umbrellas please. Don’t let cloudy skies and a little rain scare you off, especially our typical 4 to 8 PM thunderstorms that occur all summer long here.

    How does the program work? The program begins with a sea turtle PowerPoint presentation at 9:00 PM, please arrive early. Scouts will go out on the beach to locate a turtle during the PowerPoint presentation. If the scouts find a turtle everyone will go directly to the turtle’s location when the presentation is complete. We may walk up to 2 miles to a nesting loggerhead sea turtle.  You will need your own transportation.

    How long is the program? The program is officially scheduled from 9pm to 1am. The exact duration of the program from night to night varies depending on when and if we see a sea turtle and the speed the group walks down the beach.

    Can I bring a flashlight? Yes, but it can only be used on the trail leading to the beach. Flashlights cannot be used on the beach. No flashlights may be used while on the beach.

    Can I take pictures? Flash photography is prohibited / participants with infrared cameras may film or photograph the egg deposition or the turtle retuning to the water.

    What is the best time to see a nesting loggerhead sea turtle? Our turtle walks are scheduled in June and July which is during the height of loggerhead nesting in Florida. There is no relationship between sea turtle nesting activity and the phase of the moon, the weather, or the tides. All scheduled Turtle Walk nights have the same odds of the group seeing a sea turtle nesting.


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  • Turtle Walk

    • Thursday, June 26, 2025
    • 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
    • Fishing Museum
    • 3
    Register

    2025 Park Ranger Guided Turtle Walks

    *There are NO REFUNDS for the registration donation* 

    Where do we meet? The Sebastian Fishing Museum.

    Directions to meeting location: The Sebastian Fishing Museum is located on the south side of the Sebastian Inlet Bridge. Enter Sebastian Inlet State Park’s “south side.” The Sebastian Fishing Museum is connected to the south ranger station. The Sebastian Fishing Museum is seven miles north of County Road 510 and 18 miles south of State Road 192. The address is 14257 North A1A, Vero Beach, FL, 32963.

    Do I have to pay to entry the park? No, if you arrive after 8:30 PM, tell the toll collector that you are here for the sea turtle walk and they will allow free entry.

    What time should I arrive? Please arrive no later than 8:45 pm as the program starts at 9 pm.

    What should I bring? You will want to wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers. Definitely bring insect repellent. You may want to consider wearing long pants and sleeves, if you are not tolerant of mosquitoes and no-see-ums. You may want to bring water for this up to 2 mile turtle walk. Dark clothing is preferred to minimize the impact on nesting sea turtles.

    How long might I walk on the beach during the turtle walk? We may walk up to 2 miles to the nesting sea turtle. That’s a mile in either direction. Everyone must be in fair physical condition. Our beach is an isolated area, so once you start on the turtle walk you are basically committed.

    What happens if we do not see a sea turtle? We generally see turtles on 75% of our turtle walks. We cannot guarantee that a sea turtle will crawl out of the ocean on the evening of your scheduled program. We do not offer refunds for any reason, but all ticket sales directly benefit the Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park, our sea turtles and our mission.

    What if it’s raining? In the summertime, Sebastian Inlet and the rest of Florida have afternoon/evening rains almost daily. The afternoon storms often clear up by 9pm. We will not go on the beach if there is lightning or heavy rain. We have only cancelled a handful of times in the last 40 years but we will not make that decision until that evening. You can get an update by calling 772-388- 2750. We will go on the beach if there is only a light rain with no lightning. Sea turtles will nest in the rain, so you may want to bring raingear but no umbrellas please. Don’t let cloudy skies and a little rain scare you off, especially our typical 4 to 8 PM thunderstorms that occur all summer long here.

    How does the program work? The program begins with a sea turtle PowerPoint presentation at 9:00 PM, please arrive early. Scouts will go out on the beach to locate a turtle during the PowerPoint presentation. If the scouts find a turtle everyone will go directly to the turtle’s location when the presentation is complete. We may walk up to 2 miles to a nesting loggerhead sea turtle.  You will need your own transportation.

    How long is the program? The program is officially scheduled from 9pm to 1am. The exact duration of the program from night to night varies depending on when and if we see a sea turtle and the speed the group walks down the beach.

    Can I bring a flashlight? Yes, but it can only be used on the trail leading to the beach. Flashlights cannot be used on the beach. No flashlights may be used while on the beach.

    Can I take pictures? Flash photography is prohibited / participants with infrared cameras may film or photograph the egg deposition or the turtle retuning to the water.

    What is the best time to see a nesting loggerhead sea turtle? Our turtle walks are scheduled in June and July which is during the height of loggerhead nesting in Florida. There is no relationship between sea turtle nesting activity and the phase of the moon, the weather, or the tides. All scheduled Turtle Walk nights have the same odds of the group seeing a sea turtle nesting.


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  • Turtle Walk

    • Friday, June 27, 2025
    • 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
    • Fishing Museum
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    2025 Park Ranger Guided Turtle Walks

    *There are NO REFUNDS for the registration donation* 

    Where do we meet? The Sebastian Fishing Museum.

    Directions to meeting location: The Sebastian Fishing Museum is located on the south side of the Sebastian Inlet Bridge. Enter Sebastian Inlet State Park’s “south side.” The Sebastian Fishing Museum is connected to the south ranger station. The Sebastian Fishing Museum is seven miles north of County Road 510 and 18 miles south of State Road 192. The address is 14257 North A1A, Vero Beach, FL, 32963.

    Do I have to pay to entry the park? No, if you arrive after 8:30 PM, tell the toll collector that you are here for the sea turtle walk and they will allow free entry.

    What time should I arrive? Please arrive no later than 8:45 pm as the program starts at 9 pm.

    What should I bring? You will want to wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers. Definitely bring insect repellent. You may want to consider wearing long pants and sleeves, if you are not tolerant of mosquitoes and no-see-ums. You may want to bring water for this up to 2 mile turtle walk. Dark clothing is preferred to minimize the impact on nesting sea turtles.

    How long might I walk on the beach during the turtle walk? We may walk up to 2 miles to the nesting sea turtle. That’s a mile in either direction. Everyone must be in fair physical condition. Our beach is an isolated area, so once you start on the turtle walk you are basically committed.

    What happens if we do not see a sea turtle? We generally see turtles on 75% of our turtle walks. We cannot guarantee that a sea turtle will crawl out of the ocean on the evening of your scheduled program. We do not offer refunds for any reason, but all ticket sales directly benefit the Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park, our sea turtles and our mission.

    What if it’s raining? In the summertime, Sebastian Inlet and the rest of Florida have afternoon/evening rains almost daily. The afternoon storms often clear up by 9pm. We will not go on the beach if there is lightning or heavy rain. We have only cancelled a handful of times in the last 40 years but we will not make that decision until that evening. You can get an update by calling 772-388- 2750. We will go on the beach if there is only a light rain with no lightning. Sea turtles will nest in the rain, so you may want to bring raingear but no umbrellas please. Don’t let cloudy skies and a little rain scare you off, especially our typical 4 to 8 PM thunderstorms that occur all summer long here.

    How does the program work? The program begins with a sea turtle PowerPoint presentation at 9:00 PM, please arrive early. Scouts will go out on the beach to locate a turtle during the PowerPoint presentation. If the scouts find a turtle everyone will go directly to the turtle’s location when the presentation is complete. We may walk up to 2 miles to a nesting loggerhead sea turtle.  You will need your own transportation.

    How long is the program? The program is officially scheduled from 9pm to 1am. The exact duration of the program from night to night varies depending on when and if we see a sea turtle and the speed the group walks down the beach.

    Can I bring a flashlight? Yes, but it can only be used on the trail leading to the beach. Flashlights cannot be used on the beach. No flashlights may be used while on the beach.

    Can I take pictures? Flash photography is prohibited / participants with infrared cameras may film or photograph the egg deposition or the turtle retuning to the water.

    What is the best time to see a nesting loggerhead sea turtle? Our turtle walks are scheduled in June and July which is during the height of loggerhead nesting in Florida. There is no relationship between sea turtle nesting activity and the phase of the moon, the weather, or the tides. All scheduled Turtle Walk nights have the same odds of the group seeing a sea turtle nesting.


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  • Turtle Walk

    • Wednesday, July 02, 2025
    • 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
    • Fishing Museum
    • 15
    Register

    2025 Park Ranger Guided Turtle Walks

    *There are NO REFUNDS for the registration donation* 

    Where do we meet? The Sebastian Fishing Museum.

    Directions to meeting location: The Sebastian Fishing Museum is located on the south side of the Sebastian Inlet Bridge. Enter Sebastian Inlet State Park’s “south side.” The Sebastian Fishing Museum is connected to the south ranger station. The Sebastian Fishing Museum is seven miles north of County Road 510 and 18 miles south of State Road 192. The address is 14257 North A1A, Vero Beach, FL, 32963.

    Do I have to pay to entry the park? No, if you arrive after 8:30 PM, tell the toll collector that you are here for the sea turtle walk and they will allow free entry.

    What time should I arrive? Please arrive no later than 8:45 pm as the program starts at 9 pm.

    What should I bring? You will want to wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers. Definitely bring insect repellent. You may want to consider wearing long pants and sleeves, if you are not tolerant of mosquitoes and no-see-ums. You may want to bring water for this up to 2 mile turtle walk. Dark clothing is preferred to minimize the impact on nesting sea turtles.

    How long might I walk on the beach during the turtle walk? We may walk up to 2 miles to the nesting sea turtle. That’s a mile in either direction. Everyone must be in fair physical condition. Our beach is an isolated area, so once you start on the turtle walk you are basically committed.

    What happens if we do not see a sea turtle? We generally see turtles on 75% of our turtle walks. We cannot guarantee that a sea turtle will crawl out of the ocean on the evening of your scheduled program. We do not offer refunds for any reason, but all ticket sales directly benefit the Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park, our sea turtles and our mission.

    What if it’s raining? In the summertime, Sebastian Inlet and the rest of Florida have afternoon/evening rains almost daily. The afternoon storms often clear up by 9pm. We will not go on the beach if there is lightning or heavy rain. We have only cancelled a handful of times in the last 40 years but we will not make that decision until that evening. You can get an update by calling 772-388- 2750. We will go on the beach if there is only a light rain with no lightning. Sea turtles will nest in the rain, so you may want to bring raingear but no umbrellas please. Don’t let cloudy skies and a little rain scare you off, especially our typical 4 to 8 PM thunderstorms that occur all summer long here.

    How does the program work? The program begins with a sea turtle PowerPoint presentation at 9:00 PM, please arrive early. Scouts will go out on the beach to locate a turtle during the PowerPoint presentation. If the scouts find a turtle everyone will go directly to the turtle’s location when the presentation is complete. We may walk up to 2 miles to a nesting loggerhead sea turtle.  You will need your own transportation.

    How long is the program? The program is officially scheduled from 9pm to 1am. The exact duration of the program from night to night varies depending on when and if we see a sea turtle and the speed the group walks down the beach.

    Can I bring a flashlight? Yes, but it can only be used on the trail leading to the beach. Flashlights cannot be used on the beach. No flashlights may be used while on the beach.

    Can I take pictures? Flash photography is prohibited / participants with infrared cameras may film or photograph the egg deposition or the turtle retuning to the water.

    What is the best time to see a nesting loggerhead sea turtle? Our turtle walks are scheduled in June and July which is during the height of loggerhead nesting in Florida. There is no relationship between sea turtle nesting activity and the phase of the moon, the weather, or the tides. All scheduled Turtle Walk nights have the same odds of the group seeing a sea turtle nesting.


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  • Turtle Walk

    • Thursday, July 03, 2025
    • 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
    • Fishing Museum
    • 20
    Register

    2025 Park Ranger Guided Turtle Walks

    *There are NO REFUNDS for the registration donation* 

    Where do we meet? The Sebastian Fishing Museum.

    Directions to meeting location: The Sebastian Fishing Museum is located on the south side of the Sebastian Inlet Bridge. Enter Sebastian Inlet State Park’s “south side.” The Sebastian Fishing Museum is connected to the south ranger station. The Sebastian Fishing Museum is seven miles north of County Road 510 and 18 miles south of State Road 192. The address is 14257 North A1A, Vero Beach, FL, 32963.

    Do I have to pay to entry the park? No, if you arrive after 8:30 PM, tell the toll collector that you are here for the sea turtle walk and they will allow free entry.

    What time should I arrive? Please arrive no later than 8:45 pm as the program starts at 9 pm.

    What should I bring? You will want to wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers. Definitely bring insect repellent. You may want to consider wearing long pants and sleeves, if you are not tolerant of mosquitoes and no-see-ums. You may want to bring water for this up to 2 mile turtle walk. Dark clothing is preferred to minimize the impact on nesting sea turtles.

    How long might I walk on the beach during the turtle walk? We may walk up to 2 miles to the nesting sea turtle. That’s a mile in either direction. Everyone must be in fair physical condition. Our beach is an isolated area, so once you start on the turtle walk you are basically committed.

    What happens if we do not see a sea turtle? We generally see turtles on 75% of our turtle walks. We cannot guarantee that a sea turtle will crawl out of the ocean on the evening of your scheduled program. We do not offer refunds for any reason, but all ticket sales directly benefit the Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park, our sea turtles and our mission.

    What if it’s raining? In the summertime, Sebastian Inlet and the rest of Florida have afternoon/evening rains almost daily. The afternoon storms often clear up by 9pm. We will not go on the beach if there is lightning or heavy rain. We have only cancelled a handful of times in the last 40 years but we will not make that decision until that evening. You can get an update by calling 772-388- 2750. We will go on the beach if there is only a light rain with no lightning. Sea turtles will nest in the rain, so you may want to bring raingear but no umbrellas please. Don’t let cloudy skies and a little rain scare you off, especially our typical 4 to 8 PM thunderstorms that occur all summer long here.

    How does the program work? The program begins with a sea turtle PowerPoint presentation at 9:00 PM, please arrive early. Scouts will go out on the beach to locate a turtle during the PowerPoint presentation. If the scouts find a turtle everyone will go directly to the turtle’s location when the presentation is complete. We may walk up to 2 miles to a nesting loggerhead sea turtle.  You will need your own transportation.

    How long is the program? The program is officially scheduled from 9pm to 1am. The exact duration of the program from night to night varies depending on when and if we see a sea turtle and the speed the group walks down the beach.

    Can I bring a flashlight? Yes, but it can only be used on the trail leading to the beach. Flashlights cannot be used on the beach. No flashlights may be used while on the beach.

    Can I take pictures? Flash photography is prohibited / participants with infrared cameras may film or photograph the egg deposition or the turtle retuning to the water.

    What is the best time to see a nesting loggerhead sea turtle? Our turtle walks are scheduled in June and July which is during the height of loggerhead nesting in Florida. There is no relationship between sea turtle nesting activity and the phase of the moon, the weather, or the tides. All scheduled Turtle Walk nights have the same odds of the group seeing a sea turtle nesting.


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  • Turtle Walk

    • Wednesday, July 09, 2025
    • 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
    • Fishing Museum
    • 18
    Register

    2025 Park Ranger Guided Turtle Walks

    *There are NO REFUNDS for the registration donation* 

    Where do we meet? The Sebastian Fishing Museum.

    Directions to meeting location: The Sebastian Fishing Museum is located on the south side of the Sebastian Inlet Bridge. Enter Sebastian Inlet State Park’s “south side.” The Sebastian Fishing Museum is connected to the south ranger station. The Sebastian Fishing Museum is seven miles north of County Road 510 and 18 miles south of State Road 192. The address is 14257 North A1A, Vero Beach, FL, 32963.

    Do I have to pay to entry the park? No, if you arrive after 8:30 PM, tell the toll collector that you are here for the sea turtle walk and they will allow free entry.

    What time should I arrive? Please arrive no later than 8:45 pm as the program starts at 9 pm.

    What should I bring? You will want to wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers. Definitely bring insect repellent. You may want to consider wearing long pants and sleeves, if you are not tolerant of mosquitoes and no-see-ums. You may want to bring water for this up to 2 mile turtle walk. Dark clothing is preferred to minimize the impact on nesting sea turtles.

    How long might I walk on the beach during the turtle walk? We may walk up to 2 miles to the nesting sea turtle. That’s a mile in either direction. Everyone must be in fair physical condition. Our beach is an isolated area, so once you start on the turtle walk you are basically committed.

    What happens if we do not see a sea turtle? We generally see turtles on 75% of our turtle walks. We cannot guarantee that a sea turtle will crawl out of the ocean on the evening of your scheduled program. We do not offer refunds for any reason, but all ticket sales directly benefit the Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park, our sea turtles and our mission.

    What if it’s raining? In the summertime, Sebastian Inlet and the rest of Florida have afternoon/evening rains almost daily. The afternoon storms often clear up by 9pm. We will not go on the beach if there is lightning or heavy rain. We have only cancelled a handful of times in the last 40 years but we will not make that decision until that evening. You can get an update by calling 772-388- 2750. We will go on the beach if there is only a light rain with no lightning. Sea turtles will nest in the rain, so you may want to bring raingear but no umbrellas please. Don’t let cloudy skies and a little rain scare you off, especially our typical 4 to 8 PM thunderstorms that occur all summer long here.

    How does the program work? The program begins with a sea turtle PowerPoint presentation at 9:00 PM, please arrive early. Scouts will go out on the beach to locate a turtle during the PowerPoint presentation. If the scouts find a turtle everyone will go directly to the turtle’s location when the presentation is complete. We may walk up to 2 miles to a nesting loggerhead sea turtle.  You will need your own transportation.

    How long is the program? The program is officially scheduled from 9pm to 1am. The exact duration of the program from night to night varies depending on when and if we see a sea turtle and the speed the group walks down the beach.

    Can I bring a flashlight? Yes, but it can only be used on the trail leading to the beach. Flashlights cannot be used on the beach. No flashlights may be used while on the beach.

    Can I take pictures? Flash photography is prohibited / participants with infrared cameras may film or photograph the egg deposition or the turtle retuning to the water.

    What is the best time to see a nesting loggerhead sea turtle? Our turtle walks are scheduled in June and July which is during the height of loggerhead nesting in Florida. There is no relationship between sea turtle nesting activity and the phase of the moon, the weather, or the tides. All scheduled Turtle Walk nights have the same odds of the group seeing a sea turtle nesting.


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  • Turtle Walk

    • Thursday, July 10, 2025
    • 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
    • Fishing Museum
    • 11
    Register

    2025 Park Ranger Guided Turtle Walks

    *There are NO REFUNDS for the registration donation* 

    Where do we meet? The Sebastian Fishing Museum.

    Directions to meeting location: The Sebastian Fishing Museum is located on the south side of the Sebastian Inlet Bridge. Enter Sebastian Inlet State Park’s “south side.” The Sebastian Fishing Museum is connected to the south ranger station. The Sebastian Fishing Museum is seven miles north of County Road 510 and 18 miles south of State Road 192. The address is 14257 North A1A, Vero Beach, FL, 32963.

    Do I have to pay to entry the park? No, if you arrive after 8:30 PM, tell the toll collector that you are here for the sea turtle walk and they will allow free entry.

    What time should I arrive? Please arrive no later than 8:45 pm as the program starts at 9 pm.

    What should I bring? You will want to wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers. Definitely bring insect repellent. You may want to consider wearing long pants and sleeves, if you are not tolerant of mosquitoes and no-see-ums. You may want to bring water for this up to 2 mile turtle walk. Dark clothing is preferred to minimize the impact on nesting sea turtles.

    How long might I walk on the beach during the turtle walk? We may walk up to 2 miles to the nesting sea turtle. That’s a mile in either direction. Everyone must be in fair physical condition. Our beach is an isolated area, so once you start on the turtle walk you are basically committed.

    What happens if we do not see a sea turtle? We generally see turtles on 75% of our turtle walks. We cannot guarantee that a sea turtle will crawl out of the ocean on the evening of your scheduled program. We do not offer refunds for any reason, but all ticket sales directly benefit the Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park, our sea turtles and our mission.

    What if it’s raining? In the summertime, Sebastian Inlet and the rest of Florida have afternoon/evening rains almost daily. The afternoon storms often clear up by 9pm. We will not go on the beach if there is lightning or heavy rain. We have only cancelled a handful of times in the last 40 years but we will not make that decision until that evening. You can get an update by calling 772-388- 2750. We will go on the beach if there is only a light rain with no lightning. Sea turtles will nest in the rain, so you may want to bring raingear but no umbrellas please. Don’t let cloudy skies and a little rain scare you off, especially our typical 4 to 8 PM thunderstorms that occur all summer long here.

    How does the program work? The program begins with a sea turtle PowerPoint presentation at 9:00 PM, please arrive early. Scouts will go out on the beach to locate a turtle during the PowerPoint presentation. If the scouts find a turtle everyone will go directly to the turtle’s location when the presentation is complete. We may walk up to 2 miles to a nesting loggerhead sea turtle.  You will need your own transportation.

    How long is the program? The program is officially scheduled from 9pm to 1am. The exact duration of the program from night to night varies depending on when and if we see a sea turtle and the speed the group walks down the beach.

    Can I bring a flashlight? Yes, but it can only be used on the trail leading to the beach. Flashlights cannot be used on the beach. No flashlights may be used while on the beach.

    Can I take pictures? Flash photography is prohibited / participants with infrared cameras may film or photograph the egg deposition or the turtle retuning to the water.

    What is the best time to see a nesting loggerhead sea turtle? Our turtle walks are scheduled in June and July which is during the height of loggerhead nesting in Florida. There is no relationship between sea turtle nesting activity and the phase of the moon, the weather, or the tides. All scheduled Turtle Walk nights have the same odds of the group seeing a sea turtle nesting.


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  • Turtle Walk

    • Friday, July 11, 2025
    • 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
    • Fishing Museum
    • 20
    Register

    2025 Park Ranger Guided Turtle Walks

    *There are NO REFUNDS for the registration donation* 

    Where do we meet? The Sebastian Fishing Museum.

    Directions to meeting location: The Sebastian Fishing Museum is located on the south side of the Sebastian Inlet Bridge. Enter Sebastian Inlet State Park’s “south side.” The Sebastian Fishing Museum is connected to the south ranger station. The Sebastian Fishing Museum is seven miles north of County Road 510 and 18 miles south of State Road 192. The address is 14257 North A1A, Vero Beach, FL, 32963.

    Do I have to pay to entry the park? No, if you arrive after 8:30 PM, tell the toll collector that you are here for the sea turtle walk and they will allow free entry.

    What time should I arrive? Please arrive no later than 8:45 pm as the program starts at 9 pm.

    What should I bring? You will want to wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers. Definitely bring insect repellent. You may want to consider wearing long pants and sleeves, if you are not tolerant of mosquitoes and no-see-ums. You may want to bring water for this up to 2 mile turtle walk. Dark clothing is preferred to minimize the impact on nesting sea turtles.

    How long might I walk on the beach during the turtle walk? We may walk up to 2 miles to the nesting sea turtle. That’s a mile in either direction. Everyone must be in fair physical condition. Our beach is an isolated area, so once you start on the turtle walk you are basically committed.

    What happens if we do not see a sea turtle? We generally see turtles on 75% of our turtle walks. We cannot guarantee that a sea turtle will crawl out of the ocean on the evening of your scheduled program. We do not offer refunds for any reason, but all ticket sales directly benefit the Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park, our sea turtles and our mission.

    What if it’s raining? In the summertime, Sebastian Inlet and the rest of Florida have afternoon/evening rains almost daily. The afternoon storms often clear up by 9pm. We will not go on the beach if there is lightning or heavy rain. We have only cancelled a handful of times in the last 40 years but we will not make that decision until that evening. You can get an update by calling 772-388- 2750. We will go on the beach if there is only a light rain with no lightning. Sea turtles will nest in the rain, so you may want to bring raingear but no umbrellas please. Don’t let cloudy skies and a little rain scare you off, especially our typical 4 to 8 PM thunderstorms that occur all summer long here.

    How does the program work? The program begins with a sea turtle PowerPoint presentation at 9:00 PM, please arrive early. Scouts will go out on the beach to locate a turtle during the PowerPoint presentation. If the scouts find a turtle everyone will go directly to the turtle’s location when the presentation is complete. We may walk up to 2 miles to a nesting loggerhead sea turtle.  You will need your own transportation.

    How long is the program? The program is officially scheduled from 9pm to 1am. The exact duration of the program from night to night varies depending on when and if we see a sea turtle and the speed the group walks down the beach.

    Can I bring a flashlight? Yes, but it can only be used on the trail leading to the beach. Flashlights cannot be used on the beach. No flashlights may be used while on the beach.

    Can I take pictures? Flash photography is prohibited / participants with infrared cameras may film or photograph the egg deposition or the turtle retuning to the water.

    What is the best time to see a nesting loggerhead sea turtle? Our turtle walks are scheduled in June and July which is during the height of loggerhead nesting in Florida. There is no relationship between sea turtle nesting activity and the phase of the moon, the weather, or the tides. All scheduled Turtle Walk nights have the same odds of the group seeing a sea turtle nesting.


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  • Turtle Walk

    • Wednesday, July 16, 2025
    • 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
    • Fishing Museum
    • 7
    Register

    2025 Park Ranger Guided Turtle Walks

    *There are NO REFUNDS for the registration donation* 

    Where do we meet? The Sebastian Fishing Museum.

    Directions to meeting location: The Sebastian Fishing Museum is located on the south side of the Sebastian Inlet Bridge. Enter Sebastian Inlet State Park’s “south side.” The Sebastian Fishing Museum is connected to the south ranger station. The Sebastian Fishing Museum is seven miles north of County Road 510 and 18 miles south of State Road 192. The address is 14257 North A1A, Vero Beach, FL, 32963.

    Do I have to pay to entry the park? No, if you arrive after 8:30 PM, tell the toll collector that you are here for the sea turtle walk and they will allow free entry.

    What time should I arrive? Please arrive no later than 8:45 pm as the program starts at 9 pm.

    What should I bring? You will want to wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers. Definitely bring insect repellent. You may want to consider wearing long pants and sleeves, if you are not tolerant of mosquitoes and no-see-ums. You may want to bring water for this up to 2 mile turtle walk. Dark clothing is preferred to minimize the impact on nesting sea turtles.

    How long might I walk on the beach during the turtle walk? We may walk up to 2 miles to the nesting sea turtle. That’s a mile in either direction. Everyone must be in fair physical condition. Our beach is an isolated area, so once you start on the turtle walk you are basically committed.

    What happens if we do not see a sea turtle? We generally see turtles on 75% of our turtle walks. We cannot guarantee that a sea turtle will crawl out of the ocean on the evening of your scheduled program. We do not offer refunds for any reason, but all ticket sales directly benefit the Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park, our sea turtles and our mission.

    What if it’s raining? In the summertime, Sebastian Inlet and the rest of Florida have afternoon/evening rains almost daily. The afternoon storms often clear up by 9pm. We will not go on the beach if there is lightning or heavy rain. We have only cancelled a handful of times in the last 40 years but we will not make that decision until that evening. You can get an update by calling 772-388- 2750. We will go on the beach if there is only a light rain with no lightning. Sea turtles will nest in the rain, so you may want to bring raingear but no umbrellas please. Don’t let cloudy skies and a little rain scare you off, especially our typical 4 to 8 PM thunderstorms that occur all summer long here.

    How does the program work? The program begins with a sea turtle PowerPoint presentation at 9:00 PM, please arrive early. Scouts will go out on the beach to locate a turtle during the PowerPoint presentation. If the scouts find a turtle everyone will go directly to the turtle’s location when the presentation is complete. We may walk up to 2 miles to a nesting loggerhead sea turtle.  You will need your own transportation.

    How long is the program? The program is officially scheduled from 9pm to 1am. The exact duration of the program from night to night varies depending on when and if we see a sea turtle and the speed the group walks down the beach.

    Can I bring a flashlight? Yes, but it can only be used on the trail leading to the beach. Flashlights cannot be used on the beach. No flashlights may be used while on the beach.

    Can I take pictures? Flash photography is prohibited / participants with infrared cameras may film or photograph the egg deposition or the turtle retuning to the water.

    What is the best time to see a nesting loggerhead sea turtle? Our turtle walks are scheduled in June and July which is during the height of loggerhead nesting in Florida. There is no relationship between sea turtle nesting activity and the phase of the moon, the weather, or the tides. All scheduled Turtle Walk nights have the same odds of the group seeing a sea turtle nesting.


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  • Turtle Walk

    • Thursday, July 17, 2025
    • 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
    • Fishing Museum
    • 18
    Register

    2025 Park Ranger Guided Turtle Walks

    *There are NO REFUNDS for the registration donation* 

    Where do we meet? The Sebastian Fishing Museum.

    Directions to meeting location: The Sebastian Fishing Museum is located on the south side of the Sebastian Inlet Bridge. Enter Sebastian Inlet State Park’s “south side.” The Sebastian Fishing Museum is connected to the south ranger station. The Sebastian Fishing Museum is seven miles north of County Road 510 and 18 miles south of State Road 192. The address is 14257 North A1A, Vero Beach, FL, 32963.

    Do I have to pay to entry the park? No, if you arrive after 8:30 PM, tell the toll collector that you are here for the sea turtle walk and they will allow free entry.

    What time should I arrive? Please arrive no later than 8:45 pm as the program starts at 9 pm.

    What should I bring? You will want to wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers. Definitely bring insect repellent. You may want to consider wearing long pants and sleeves, if you are not tolerant of mosquitoes and no-see-ums. You may want to bring water for this up to 2 mile turtle walk. Dark clothing is preferred to minimize the impact on nesting sea turtles.

    How long might I walk on the beach during the turtle walk? We may walk up to 2 miles to the nesting sea turtle. That’s a mile in either direction. Everyone must be in fair physical condition. Our beach is an isolated area, so once you start on the turtle walk you are basically committed.

    What happens if we do not see a sea turtle? We generally see turtles on 75% of our turtle walks. We cannot guarantee that a sea turtle will crawl out of the ocean on the evening of your scheduled program. We do not offer refunds for any reason, but all ticket sales directly benefit the Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park, our sea turtles and our mission.

    What if it’s raining? In the summertime, Sebastian Inlet and the rest of Florida have afternoon/evening rains almost daily. The afternoon storms often clear up by 9pm. We will not go on the beach if there is lightning or heavy rain. We have only cancelled a handful of times in the last 40 years but we will not make that decision until that evening. You can get an update by calling 772-388- 2750. We will go on the beach if there is only a light rain with no lightning. Sea turtles will nest in the rain, so you may want to bring raingear but no umbrellas please. Don’t let cloudy skies and a little rain scare you off, especially our typical 4 to 8 PM thunderstorms that occur all summer long here.

    How does the program work? The program begins with a sea turtle PowerPoint presentation at 9:00 PM, please arrive early. Scouts will go out on the beach to locate a turtle during the PowerPoint presentation. If the scouts find a turtle everyone will go directly to the turtle’s location when the presentation is complete. We may walk up to 2 miles to a nesting loggerhead sea turtle.  You will need your own transportation.

    How long is the program? The program is officially scheduled from 9pm to 1am. The exact duration of the program from night to night varies depending on when and if we see a sea turtle and the speed the group walks down the beach.

    Can I bring a flashlight? Yes, but it can only be used on the trail leading to the beach. Flashlights cannot be used on the beach. No flashlights may be used while on the beach.

    Can I take pictures? Flash photography is prohibited / participants with infrared cameras may film or photograph the egg deposition or the turtle retuning to the water.

    What is the best time to see a nesting loggerhead sea turtle? Our turtle walks are scheduled in June and July which is during the height of loggerhead nesting in Florida. There is no relationship between sea turtle nesting activity and the phase of the moon, the weather, or the tides. All scheduled Turtle Walk nights have the same odds of the group seeing a sea turtle nesting.


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  • Turtle Walk

    • Friday, July 18, 2025
    • 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
    • Fishing Museum
    • 0
    Registration is closed

    2025 Park Ranger Guided Turtle Walks

    *There are NO REFUNDS for the registration donation* 

    Where do we meet? The Sebastian Fishing Museum.

    Directions to meeting location: The Sebastian Fishing Museum is located on the south side of the Sebastian Inlet Bridge. Enter Sebastian Inlet State Park’s “south side.” The Sebastian Fishing Museum is connected to the south ranger station. The Sebastian Fishing Museum is seven miles north of County Road 510 and 18 miles south of State Road 192. The address is 14257 North A1A, Vero Beach, FL, 32963.

    Do I have to pay to entry the park? No, if you arrive after 8:30 PM, tell the toll collector that you are here for the sea turtle walk and they will allow free entry.

    What time should I arrive? Please arrive no later than 8:45 pm as the program starts at 9 pm.

    What should I bring? You will want to wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers. Definitely bring insect repellent. You may want to consider wearing long pants and sleeves, if you are not tolerant of mosquitoes and no-see-ums. You may want to bring water for this up to 2 mile turtle walk. Dark clothing is preferred to minimize the impact on nesting sea turtles.

    How long might I walk on the beach during the turtle walk? We may walk up to 2 miles to the nesting sea turtle. That’s a mile in either direction. Everyone must be in fair physical condition. Our beach is an isolated area, so once you start on the turtle walk you are basically committed.

    What happens if we do not see a sea turtle? We generally see turtles on 75% of our turtle walks. We cannot guarantee that a sea turtle will crawl out of the ocean on the evening of your scheduled program. We do not offer refunds for any reason, but all ticket sales directly benefit the Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park, our sea turtles and our mission.

    What if it’s raining? In the summertime, Sebastian Inlet and the rest of Florida have afternoon/evening rains almost daily. The afternoon storms often clear up by 9pm. We will not go on the beach if there is lightning or heavy rain. We have only cancelled a handful of times in the last 40 years but we will not make that decision until that evening. You can get an update by calling 772-388- 2750. We will go on the beach if there is only a light rain with no lightning. Sea turtles will nest in the rain, so you may want to bring raingear but no umbrellas please. Don’t let cloudy skies and a little rain scare you off, especially our typical 4 to 8 PM thunderstorms that occur all summer long here.

    How does the program work? The program begins with a sea turtle PowerPoint presentation at 9:00 PM, please arrive early. Scouts will go out on the beach to locate a turtle during the PowerPoint presentation. If the scouts find a turtle everyone will go directly to the turtle’s location when the presentation is complete. We may walk up to 2 miles to a nesting loggerhead sea turtle.  You will need your own transportation.

    How long is the program? The program is officially scheduled from 9pm to 1am. The exact duration of the program from night to night varies depending on when and if we see a sea turtle and the speed the group walks down the beach.

    Can I bring a flashlight? Yes, but it can only be used on the trail leading to the beach. Flashlights cannot be used on the beach. No flashlights may be used while on the beach.

    Can I take pictures? Flash photography is prohibited / participants with infrared cameras may film or photograph the egg deposition or the turtle retuning to the water.

    What is the best time to see a nesting loggerhead sea turtle? Our turtle walks are scheduled in June and July which is during the height of loggerhead nesting in Florida. There is no relationship between sea turtle nesting activity and the phase of the moon, the weather, or the tides. All scheduled Turtle Walk nights have the same odds of the group seeing a sea turtle nesting.


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  • Turtle Walk

    • Wednesday, July 23, 2025
    • 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
    • Fishing Museum
    • 18
    Register

    2025 Park Ranger Guided Turtle Walks

    *There are NO REFUNDS for the registration donation* 

    Where do we meet? The Sebastian Fishing Museum.

    Directions to meeting location: The Sebastian Fishing Museum is located on the south side of the Sebastian Inlet Bridge. Enter Sebastian Inlet State Park’s “south side.” The Sebastian Fishing Museum is connected to the south ranger station. The Sebastian Fishing Museum is seven miles north of County Road 510 and 18 miles south of State Road 192. The address is 14257 North A1A, Vero Beach, FL, 32963.

    Do I have to pay to entry the park? No, if you arrive after 8:30 PM, tell the toll collector that you are here for the sea turtle walk and they will allow free entry.

    What time should I arrive? Please arrive no later than 8:45 pm as the program starts at 9 pm.

    What should I bring? You will want to wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers. Definitely bring insect repellent. You may want to consider wearing long pants and sleeves, if you are not tolerant of mosquitoes and no-see-ums. You may want to bring water for this up to 2 mile turtle walk. Dark clothing is preferred to minimize the impact on nesting sea turtles.

    How long might I walk on the beach during the turtle walk? We may walk up to 2 miles to the nesting sea turtle. That’s a mile in either direction. Everyone must be in fair physical condition. Our beach is an isolated area, so once you start on the turtle walk you are basically committed.

    What happens if we do not see a sea turtle? We generally see turtles on 75% of our turtle walks. We cannot guarantee that a sea turtle will crawl out of the ocean on the evening of your scheduled program. We do not offer refunds for any reason, but all ticket sales directly benefit the Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park, our sea turtles and our mission.

    What if it’s raining? In the summertime, Sebastian Inlet and the rest of Florida have afternoon/evening rains almost daily. The afternoon storms often clear up by 9pm. We will not go on the beach if there is lightning or heavy rain. We have only cancelled a handful of times in the last 40 years but we will not make that decision until that evening. You can get an update by calling 772-388- 2750. We will go on the beach if there is only a light rain with no lightning. Sea turtles will nest in the rain, so you may want to bring raingear but no umbrellas please. Don’t let cloudy skies and a little rain scare you off, especially our typical 4 to 8 PM thunderstorms that occur all summer long here.

    How does the program work? The program begins with a sea turtle PowerPoint presentation at 9:00 PM, please arrive early. Scouts will go out on the beach to locate a turtle during the PowerPoint presentation. If the scouts find a turtle everyone will go directly to the turtle’s location when the presentation is complete. We may walk up to 2 miles to a nesting loggerhead sea turtle.  You will need your own transportation.

    How long is the program? The program is officially scheduled from 9pm to 1am. The exact duration of the program from night to night varies depending on when and if we see a sea turtle and the speed the group walks down the beach.

    Can I bring a flashlight? Yes, but it can only be used on the trail leading to the beach. Flashlights cannot be used on the beach. No flashlights may be used while on the beach.

    Can I take pictures? Flash photography is prohibited / participants with infrared cameras may film or photograph the egg deposition or the turtle retuning to the water.

    What is the best time to see a nesting loggerhead sea turtle? Our turtle walks are scheduled in June and July which is during the height of loggerhead nesting in Florida. There is no relationship between sea turtle nesting activity and the phase of the moon, the weather, or the tides. All scheduled Turtle Walk nights have the same odds of the group seeing a sea turtle nesting.


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  • Turtle Walk

    • Thursday, July 24, 2025
    • 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
    • Fishing Museum
    • 15
    Register

    2025 Park Ranger Guided Turtle Walks

    *There are NO REFUNDS for the registration donation* 

    Where do we meet? The Sebastian Fishing Museum.

    Directions to meeting location: The Sebastian Fishing Museum is located on the south side of the Sebastian Inlet Bridge. Enter Sebastian Inlet State Park’s “south side.” The Sebastian Fishing Museum is connected to the south ranger station. The Sebastian Fishing Museum is seven miles north of County Road 510 and 18 miles south of State Road 192. The address is 14257 North A1A, Vero Beach, FL, 32963.

    Do I have to pay to entry the park? No, if you arrive after 8:30 PM, tell the toll collector that you are here for the sea turtle walk and they will allow free entry.

    What time should I arrive? Please arrive no later than 8:45 pm as the program starts at 9 pm.

    What should I bring? You will want to wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers. Definitely bring insect repellent. You may want to consider wearing long pants and sleeves, if you are not tolerant of mosquitoes and no-see-ums. You may want to bring water for this up to 2 mile turtle walk. Dark clothing is preferred to minimize the impact on nesting sea turtles.

    How long might I walk on the beach during the turtle walk? We may walk up to 2 miles to the nesting sea turtle. That’s a mile in either direction. Everyone must be in fair physical condition. Our beach is an isolated area, so once you start on the turtle walk you are basically committed.

    What happens if we do not see a sea turtle? We generally see turtles on 75% of our turtle walks. We cannot guarantee that a sea turtle will crawl out of the ocean on the evening of your scheduled program. We do not offer refunds for any reason, but all ticket sales directly benefit the Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park, our sea turtles and our mission.

    What if it’s raining? In the summertime, Sebastian Inlet and the rest of Florida have afternoon/evening rains almost daily. The afternoon storms often clear up by 9pm. We will not go on the beach if there is lightning or heavy rain. We have only cancelled a handful of times in the last 40 years but we will not make that decision until that evening. You can get an update by calling 772-388- 2750. We will go on the beach if there is only a light rain with no lightning. Sea turtles will nest in the rain, so you may want to bring raingear but no umbrellas please. Don’t let cloudy skies and a little rain scare you off, especially our typical 4 to 8 PM thunderstorms that occur all summer long here.

    How does the program work? The program begins with a sea turtle PowerPoint presentation at 9:00 PM, please arrive early. Scouts will go out on the beach to locate a turtle during the PowerPoint presentation. If the scouts find a turtle everyone will go directly to the turtle’s location when the presentation is complete. We may walk up to 2 miles to a nesting loggerhead sea turtle.  You will need your own transportation.

    How long is the program? The program is officially scheduled from 9pm to 1am. The exact duration of the program from night to night varies depending on when and if we see a sea turtle and the speed the group walks down the beach.

    Can I bring a flashlight? Yes, but it can only be used on the trail leading to the beach. Flashlights cannot be used on the beach. No flashlights may be used while on the beach.

    Can I take pictures? Flash photography is prohibited / participants with infrared cameras may film or photograph the egg deposition or the turtle retuning to the water.

    What is the best time to see a nesting loggerhead sea turtle? Our turtle walks are scheduled in June and July which is during the height of loggerhead nesting in Florida. There is no relationship between sea turtle nesting activity and the phase of the moon, the weather, or the tides. All scheduled Turtle Walk nights have the same odds of the group seeing a sea turtle nesting.


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  • Turtle Walk

    • Friday, July 25, 2025
    • 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
    • Fishing Museum
    • 12
    Register

    2025 Park Ranger Guided Turtle Walks

    *There are NO REFUNDS for the registration donation* 

    Where do we meet? The Sebastian Fishing Museum.

    Directions to meeting location: The Sebastian Fishing Museum is located on the south side of the Sebastian Inlet Bridge. Enter Sebastian Inlet State Park’s “south side.” The Sebastian Fishing Museum is connected to the south ranger station. The Sebastian Fishing Museum is seven miles north of County Road 510 and 18 miles south of State Road 192. The address is 14257 North A1A, Vero Beach, FL, 32963.

    Do I have to pay to entry the park? No, if you arrive after 8:30 PM, tell the toll collector that you are here for the sea turtle walk and they will allow free entry.

    What time should I arrive? Please arrive no later than 8:45 pm as the program starts at 9 pm.

    What should I bring? You will want to wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers. Definitely bring insect repellent. You may want to consider wearing long pants and sleeves, if you are not tolerant of mosquitoes and no-see-ums. You may want to bring water for this up to 2 mile turtle walk. Dark clothing is preferred to minimize the impact on nesting sea turtles.

    How long might I walk on the beach during the turtle walk? We may walk up to 2 miles to the nesting sea turtle. That’s a mile in either direction. Everyone must be in fair physical condition. Our beach is an isolated area, so once you start on the turtle walk you are basically committed.

    What happens if we do not see a sea turtle? We generally see turtles on 75% of our turtle walks. We cannot guarantee that a sea turtle will crawl out of the ocean on the evening of your scheduled program. We do not offer refunds for any reason, but all ticket sales directly benefit the Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park, our sea turtles and our mission.

    What if it’s raining? In the summertime, Sebastian Inlet and the rest of Florida have afternoon/evening rains almost daily. The afternoon storms often clear up by 9pm. We will not go on the beach if there is lightning or heavy rain. We have only cancelled a handful of times in the last 40 years but we will not make that decision until that evening. You can get an update by calling 772-388- 2750. We will go on the beach if there is only a light rain with no lightning. Sea turtles will nest in the rain, so you may want to bring raingear but no umbrellas please. Don’t let cloudy skies and a little rain scare you off, especially our typical 4 to 8 PM thunderstorms that occur all summer long here.

    How does the program work? The program begins with a sea turtle PowerPoint presentation at 9:00 PM, please arrive early. Scouts will go out on the beach to locate a turtle during the PowerPoint presentation. If the scouts find a turtle everyone will go directly to the turtle’s location when the presentation is complete. We may walk up to 2 miles to a nesting loggerhead sea turtle.  You will need your own transportation.

    How long is the program? The program is officially scheduled from 9pm to 1am. The exact duration of the program from night to night varies depending on when and if we see a sea turtle and the speed the group walks down the beach.

    Can I bring a flashlight? Yes, but it can only be used on the trail leading to the beach. Flashlights cannot be used on the beach. No flashlights may be used while on the beach.

    Can I take pictures? Flash photography is prohibited / participants with infrared cameras may film or photograph the egg deposition or the turtle retuning to the water.

    What is the best time to see a nesting loggerhead sea turtle? Our turtle walks are scheduled in June and July which is during the height of loggerhead nesting in Florida. There is no relationship between sea turtle nesting activity and the phase of the moon, the weather, or the tides. All scheduled Turtle Walk nights have the same odds of the group seeing a sea turtle nesting.


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  • Turtle Walk

    • Wednesday, July 30, 2025
    • 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
    • Fishing Museum
    • 5
    Register

    2025 Park Ranger Guided Turtle Walks

    *There are NO REFUNDS for the registration donation* 

    Where do we meet? The Sebastian Fishing Museum.

    Directions to meeting location: The Sebastian Fishing Museum is located on the south side of the Sebastian Inlet Bridge. Enter Sebastian Inlet State Park’s “south side.” The Sebastian Fishing Museum is connected to the south ranger station. The Sebastian Fishing Museum is seven miles north of County Road 510 and 18 miles south of State Road 192. The address is 14257 North A1A, Vero Beach, FL, 32963.

    Do I have to pay to entry the park? No, if you arrive after 8:30 PM, tell the toll collector that you are here for the sea turtle walk and they will allow free entry.

    What time should I arrive? Please arrive no later than 8:45 pm as the program starts at 9 pm.

    What should I bring? You will want to wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers. Definitely bring insect repellent. You may want to consider wearing long pants and sleeves, if you are not tolerant of mosquitoes and no-see-ums. You may want to bring water for this up to 2 mile turtle walk. Dark clothing is preferred to minimize the impact on nesting sea turtles.

    How long might I walk on the beach during the turtle walk? We may walk up to 2 miles to the nesting sea turtle. That’s a mile in either direction. Everyone must be in fair physical condition. Our beach is an isolated area, so once you start on the turtle walk you are basically committed.

    What happens if we do not see a sea turtle? We generally see turtles on 75% of our turtle walks. We cannot guarantee that a sea turtle will crawl out of the ocean on the evening of your scheduled program. We do not offer refunds for any reason, but all ticket sales directly benefit the Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park, our sea turtles and our mission.

    What if it’s raining? In the summertime, Sebastian Inlet and the rest of Florida have afternoon/evening rains almost daily. The afternoon storms often clear up by 9pm. We will not go on the beach if there is lightning or heavy rain. We have only cancelled a handful of times in the last 40 years but we will not make that decision until that evening. You can get an update by calling 772-388- 2750. We will go on the beach if there is only a light rain with no lightning. Sea turtles will nest in the rain, so you may want to bring raingear but no umbrellas please. Don’t let cloudy skies and a little rain scare you off, especially our typical 4 to 8 PM thunderstorms that occur all summer long here.

    How does the program work? The program begins with a sea turtle PowerPoint presentation at 9:00 PM, please arrive early. Scouts will go out on the beach to locate a turtle during the PowerPoint presentation. If the scouts find a turtle everyone will go directly to the turtle’s location when the presentation is complete. We may walk up to 2 miles to a nesting loggerhead sea turtle.  You will need your own transportation.

    How long is the program? The program is officially scheduled from 9pm to 1am. The exact duration of the program from night to night varies depending on when and if we see a sea turtle and the speed the group walks down the beach.

    Can I bring a flashlight? Yes, but it can only be used on the trail leading to the beach. Flashlights cannot be used on the beach. No flashlights may be used while on the beach.

    Can I take pictures? Flash photography is prohibited / participants with infrared cameras may film or photograph the egg deposition or the turtle retuning to the water.

    What is the best time to see a nesting loggerhead sea turtle? Our turtle walks are scheduled in June and July which is during the height of loggerhead nesting in Florida. There is no relationship between sea turtle nesting activity and the phase of the moon, the weather, or the tides. All scheduled Turtle Walk nights have the same odds of the group seeing a sea turtle nesting.


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  • Turtle Walk

    • Thursday, July 31, 2025
    • 9:00 PM - 11:59 PM
    • Fishing Museum
    • 20
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    2025 Park Ranger Guided Turtle Walks

    *There are NO REFUNDS for the registration donation* 

    Where do we meet? The Sebastian Fishing Museum.

    Directions to meeting location: The Sebastian Fishing Museum is located on the south side of the Sebastian Inlet Bridge. Enter Sebastian Inlet State Park’s “south side.” The Sebastian Fishing Museum is connected to the south ranger station. The Sebastian Fishing Museum is seven miles north of County Road 510 and 18 miles south of State Road 192. The address is 14257 North A1A, Vero Beach, FL, 32963.

    Do I have to pay to entry the park? No, if you arrive after 8:30 PM, tell the toll collector that you are here for the sea turtle walk and they will allow free entry.

    What time should I arrive? Please arrive no later than 8:45 pm as the program starts at 9 pm.

    What should I bring? You will want to wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers. Definitely bring insect repellent. You may want to consider wearing long pants and sleeves, if you are not tolerant of mosquitoes and no-see-ums. You may want to bring water for this up to 2 mile turtle walk. Dark clothing is preferred to minimize the impact on nesting sea turtles.

    How long might I walk on the beach during the turtle walk? We may walk up to 2 miles to the nesting sea turtle. That’s a mile in either direction. Everyone must be in fair physical condition. Our beach is an isolated area, so once you start on the turtle walk you are basically committed.

    What happens if we do not see a sea turtle? We generally see turtles on 75% of our turtle walks. We cannot guarantee that a sea turtle will crawl out of the ocean on the evening of your scheduled program. We do not offer refunds for any reason, but all ticket sales directly benefit the Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park, our sea turtles and our mission.

    What if it’s raining? In the summertime, Sebastian Inlet and the rest of Florida have afternoon/evening rains almost daily. The afternoon storms often clear up by 9pm. We will not go on the beach if there is lightning or heavy rain. We have only cancelled a handful of times in the last 40 years but we will not make that decision until that evening. You can get an update by calling 772-388- 2750. We will go on the beach if there is only a light rain with no lightning. Sea turtles will nest in the rain, so you may want to bring raingear but no umbrellas please. Don’t let cloudy skies and a little rain scare you off, especially our typical 4 to 8 PM thunderstorms that occur all summer long here.

    How does the program work? The program begins with a sea turtle PowerPoint presentation at 9:00 PM, please arrive early. Scouts will go out on the beach to locate a turtle during the PowerPoint presentation. If the scouts find a turtle everyone will go directly to the turtle’s location when the presentation is complete. We may walk up to 2 miles to a nesting loggerhead sea turtle.  You will need your own transportation.

    How long is the program? The program is officially scheduled from 9pm to 1am. The exact duration of the program from night to night varies depending on when and if we see a sea turtle and the speed the group walks down the beach.

    Can I bring a flashlight? Yes, but it can only be used on the trail leading to the beach. Flashlights cannot be used on the beach. No flashlights may be used while on the beach.

    Can I take pictures? Flash photography is prohibited / participants with infrared cameras may film or photograph the egg deposition or the turtle retuning to the water.

    What is the best time to see a nesting loggerhead sea turtle? Our turtle walks are scheduled in June and July which is during the height of loggerhead nesting in Florida. There is no relationship between sea turtle nesting activity and the phase of the moon, the weather, or the tides. All scheduled Turtle Walk nights have the same odds of the group seeing a sea turtle nesting.


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Past events

Saturday, July 27, 2024 Turtle Walk
Friday, July 26, 2024 Turtle Walk
Thursday, July 25, 2024 Turtle Walk
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Turtle Walk
Saturday, July 20, 2024 Turtle Walk
Friday, July 19, 2024 Turtle Walk
Thursday, July 18, 2024 Turtle Walk
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Turtle Walk
Saturday, July 13, 2024 Turtle Walk
Friday, July 12, 2024 Turtle Walk
Thursday, July 11, 2024 Turtle Walk
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Turtle Walk
Saturday, July 06, 2024 Turtle Walk
Friday, July 05, 2024 Turtle Walk
Wednesday, July 03, 2024 Turtle Walk
Saturday, June 29, 2024 Turtle Walk
Friday, June 28, 2024 Turtle Walk (FULL)
Thursday, June 27, 2024 Turtle Walk
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 Turtle Walk
Saturday, June 22, 2024 Turtle Walk
Friday, June 21, 2024 Turtle Walk
Thursday, June 20, 2024 Turtle Walk (FULL)
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Turtle Walk
Saturday, June 15, 2024 Turtle Walk
Friday, June 14, 2024 Turtle Walk
Thursday, June 13, 2024 Turtle Walk
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Turtle Walk (FULL)
Saturday, June 08, 2024 Turtle Walk (FULL)
Friday, June 07, 2024 Turtle Walk (FULL)
Thursday, June 06, 2024 Turtle Walk (FULL)
Wednesday, June 05, 2024 Turtle Walk
Saturday, June 01, 2024 Turtle Walk
Friday, July 28, 2023 Turtle Walk
Thursday, July 27, 2023 Turtle Walk
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 Turtle Walk
Friday, July 21, 2023 Turtle Walk
Thursday, July 20, 2023 Turtle Walk
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 Turtle Walk
Friday, July 14, 2023 Turtle Walk
Thursday, July 13, 2023 Turtle Walk
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 Turtle Walk
Friday, July 07, 2023 Turtle Walk
Thursday, July 06, 2023 Turtle Walk
Wednesday, July 05, 2023 Turtle Walk
Friday, June 30, 2023 Turtle Walk
Thursday, June 29, 2023 Turtle Walk
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 Turtle Walk
Friday, June 23, 2023 Turtle Walk
Thursday, June 22, 2023 Turtle Walk
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 Turtle Walk
Friday, June 16, 2023 Turtle Walk
Thursday, June 15, 2023 Turtle Walk
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Turtle Walk
Friday, June 09, 2023 Turtle Walk
Thursday, June 08, 2023 Turtle Walk
Wednesday, June 07, 2023 Turtle Walk
Friday, June 02, 2023 Turtle Walk
Thursday, June 01, 2023 Turtle Walk
Friday, July 29, 2022 Turtle Walk
Thursday, July 28, 2022 Turtle Walk
Friday, July 22, 2022 Turtle Walk
Thursday, July 21, 2022 Turtle Walk
Friday, July 15, 2022 Turtle Walk
Thursday, July 14, 2022 Turtle Walk
Friday, July 08, 2022 Turtle Walk
Thursday, July 07, 2022 Turtle Walk
Friday, July 01, 2022 Turtle Walk
Thursday, June 30, 2022 Turtle Walk
Friday, June 24, 2022 Turtle Walk
Thursday, June 23, 2022 Turtle Walk
Friday, June 17, 2022 Turtle Walk
Thursday, June 16, 2022 Turtle Walk (FULL)
Friday, June 10, 2022 Turtle Walk
Thursday, June 09, 2022 Turtle Walk (FULL)
Friday, June 03, 2022 Turtle Walk
Thursday, June 02, 2022 Turtle Walk
Friday, July 30, 2021 Turtle Walk (7/30)
Thursday, July 29, 2021 Turtle Walk (7/29)
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Turtle Walk (7/28)
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Turtle Walk (7/27)
Friday, July 23, 2021 Turtle Walk (7/23)
Thursday, July 22, 2021 Turtle Walk (7/22)
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 Turtle Walk (7/21)
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 Turtle Walk (7/20)
Friday, July 16, 2021 Turtle Walk (7/16)
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Turtle Walk (7/15)
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 Turtle Walk (7/14)
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 Turtle Walk (7/13)
Friday, July 09, 2021 Turtle Walk (7/9)
Thursday, July 08, 2021 Turtle Walk (7/8)
Wednesday, July 07, 2021 Turtle Walk (7/7)
Tuesday, July 06, 2021 Turtle Walk (7/6)
Friday, July 02, 2021 Turtle Walk (7/2)
Thursday, July 01, 2021 Turtle Walk (7/1)
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Turtle Walk (6/30)
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 Turtle Walk (6/29)
Friday, June 25, 2021 Turtle Walk (6/25)
Thursday, June 24, 2021 Turtle Walk (6/24)
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 Turtle Walk (6/23)
Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Turtle Walk (6/22)
Friday, June 18, 2021 Turtle Walk (6/18)
Thursday, June 17, 2021 Turtle Walk (6/17)
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Turtle Walk (6/16)
Tuesday, June 15, 2021 Turtle Walk (6/15)
Friday, June 11, 2021 Turtle Walk (6/11)
Thursday, June 10, 2021 Turtle Walk (6/10)
Wednesday, June 09, 2021 Turtle Walk (6/9)
Tuesday, June 08, 2021 Turtle Walk (6/8)
Friday, June 04, 2021 Turtle Walk (6/4)
Thursday, June 03, 2021 Turtle Walk (6/3)
Wednesday, June 02, 2021 Turtle Walk (6/2)
Tuesday, June 01, 2021 Turtle Walk (6/1)

Sebastian Inlet State Park Sea Turtle Walk Statistics:

2025 is the 46nd year of turtle walks at Sebastian Inlet State Park.

  • 2024, on 87.9% of the turtle walks we saw a loggerhead turtle.
  • 2023, on 92.3% of the turtle walks we saw a loggerhead turtle.
  • 2019, on 89% of the turtle walks we saw a loggerhead turtle.
  • 2018, on 84% of the turtle walks we saw a loggerhead turtle.
  • 2017, on 86% of the turtle walks we saw a loggerhead turtle.
  • 2016, on 95% of the turtle walks we saw a loggerhead turtle.
  • 2014 & 2015: 79% of the turtle walks saw a loggerhead turtle.


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