Melbourne Beach: Sebastian Inlet State Park, South Jetty

The South Jetty access at Sebastian Inlet State Park is a public beach entry point on Florida's coast, about 3 miles from the town of Roseland. It's listed under Melbourne Beach and serves as a straightforward place to reach the sand within the state park. The site has restrooms, accessible access and parking, and a fee is charged to use it. That makes it an easy stop for a beach day without much planning beyond covering the entry cost. For comfortable weather, late fall through spring is the mildest stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Palm Bay run from highs around 73°F in January to about 83°F in April. Summer is notably hotter, with typical highs near 90°F from June through August. Hikers can pair a beach visit with the Joe Michael Memorial Trail, about 4 miles away. The Red Trail, the Trans-Florida Rail Trail and the Toni Robinson Waterfront Trail all sit within roughly 7 to 8.5 miles.