John’s Island is a 1,650-acre, barrier island masterpiece situated within the quaint town of Indian River Shores just north of Vero Beach. Indian River Shores is an environmentally protected, oak-hammock area that is home to 3,700± affluent residents, almost half of which represent John's Island residents. Although small, it is brimming with exquisite architecture, gourmet cuisine, a charming shopping village, postal center and a highly-regarded Public Safety Department providing law enforcement, fire protection and emergency medical services.

Vero Beach

Located where the “tropics begin,” ocean breezes prevail and moderate temperatures average 74 degrees. Rated one of America’s Best Small Towns, John's Island is proud to call the charming seaside community of Vero Beach home. Welcoming both residents and visitors, Vero Beach represents 12 square miles within the county and offers 23 miles of sandy beach along the Atlantic Ocean. It is geographically divided by the scenic Indian River, with the land east of the river referred to as the barrier island (beachside), and the land west of the river, the mainland. The Indian River offers wide vistas dotted by mangrove-filled spoil islands that serve as home to bottlenose dolphin, manatees, blue crabs, heron and an abundance of other wildlife.

Vero Beach offers a multitude of cultural options, sporting activities, exclusive shopping, fine dining, and 5-star hotels and resorts, such as the Vero Beach Hotel & Club, Disney's Vero Beach Resort and Gloria Estefan’s sleek Costa d’Este Beach Resort. Not only do John’s Islanders relish community events, but young families also find the educational opportunities reassuring. Located within the community is the highly acclaimed, private Saint Edward’s School. The Environmental Learning Center (ELC) and the McKee Botanical Gardens attest to the local communities concern for preserving native plants and animals.

All would agree that one's experience is not complete without shopping for unique treasures along Vero Beach’s exclusive barrier island, enjoying pedestrian-friendly shopping district with specialty shops and boutiques, quality restaurants, art galleries, and closer towards the river, the nationally recognized Vero Beach Museum of Art, and Riverside Theatre which offers a year round diversified program of musical and dramatic presentations. Banks, professional services, medical offices, churches and gourmet beach markets are all available to those residing on the beach side. The Indian River Memorial Hospital, which has partnered with Duke University to bring a world-class Cardiac Center to the area, is located just over the bridge on the mainland.

Getting to Vero Beach

Getting to and from Vero Beach is simple and can range from 40 minutes to 1.5 hours. The town is 90 miles from Orlando International Airport, just 70 miles from Palm Beach International Airport and 35 miles from the Melbourne Airport.