Sebastian Inlet District

Welcome to Sebastian Inlet

The Sebastian Inlet District was created by the Florida State Legislature in 1919 and chartered to maintain the navigational channel connecting the Indian River Lagoon and Atlantic Ocean

Wildlife Sanctuary

Home to sea turtles, wildlife and birds

A Fisherman's Paradise

One of the best fishing spots in Florida

Regional Economic Impact

A driver of our regional economy and one of five inlets that connect the Indian River Lagoon and Atlantic Ocean

Manatees

We help protect manatees by marking the channel and slow speed zones

Surfing Mecca

Surfers from all over ride waves here

100+ Years of History

The Sebastian Inlet District was created by the Florida State Legislature in 1919 and chartered to maintain the navigational channel connecting the Indian River Lagoon and Atlantic Ocean.

Biologists Complete Annual Field Work and Monitoring of Seagrasses at Sebastian Inlet

Our partners at Atkins North America recently completed their field work as part of the Sebastian Inlet District’s ongoing annual biological monitoring of seagrass beds on the western flood shoal at…

loggerhead sea turtle hatchling crawls through seaweed on beach

Sea Turtle Nesting Count Update

Time for our monthly sea turtle nesting update! We hear nesting season looks to be winding down from Sebastian Inlet State Park Ranger Addy, but it's been an active season. As of September 2, we…

colorful hairy blenny fish hiding in underwater reef structure

Marine Biologists Complete Hardbottom Reef Survey South of Sebastian Inlet

A team of marine biologists from CSA Ocean Sciences completed biological surveys of the nearshore and offshore hardbottom reef South of Sebastian Inlet in July as part of environmental monitoring…

entry sign reading sebastian inlet state park

Important Notice: Sebastian Inlet State Park Operations Update

Sebastian Inlet State Park officials and rangers are working hard to maintain park operations for the benefit of the general public. The park continues to operate at reduced capacity per State…