Orchid Island is located on Florida’s east coast, north of Vero Beach, on a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River. It is a member-owned private golf and beach club community encompassing 600 acres with three gated entries. Orchid Island is home to 375 private residences with West-Indies inspired architecture. The community is a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary for golf which recognizes environmental stewardship. Read on to see what makes Orchid Island so unique.
Awards & Accolades
"Distinguished Club Elite" by BoardRoom Magazine since 2013
America’s Healthiest Clubs by Prevo Health Solutions since 2014
Florida Communities of Excellence Award in Civic Volunteerism and Advocacy in 2014
Recognized as a Platinum Club of America since 2019
Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary since 2005
BEACH CLUB
• 25,000 sq ft. overlooking approximately one mile of private beachfront
• Amenities include a pool, pool bar, dune deck, and multi-purpose room
• The Spa offers massage therapy, facials, wax services, and body treatments
GOLF CLUBHOUSE
• 17,000 sq. ft. overlooking the 18-hole Arnold Palmer championship golf course
• Men’s and women’s locker and changing rooms
• An on-site golf pro shop for golf gear and to connect with golf professionals
TENNIS & FITNESS CENTER
• The 11,000 sq ft. Tennis & Fitness Center offers cardio and strength equipment, a Pilates studio, yoga and spinning rooms, and private areas for stretching and cool-down exercises
• A variety of exercise classes are offered weekly, as well as on-site personal training and physical therapy
• The Tennis Center includes eight lighted Har-Tru tennis courts and two lighted pickleball courts
• Tennis professionals plan tournaments, clinics, and weekly drills
• Director of Racquet Sports, Kainoa Rosa, is a full tennis scholar, University of Hawaii graduate, and brings over 20 years of racquet experience to Orchid Island
CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF
• 18-hole Audubon Certified championship golf course designed by Arnold Palmer
• The par-72 course ranges from 4,321 to 7,216 yards
• Director of Golf, David Champagne, has been at Orchid Island since 2019. Champagne received the 2017 award for "Northern Ohio PGA Golf Professional of the Year." Orchid Island’s full-time golf professionals offer clinics, tournaments, and weekly men’s and women’s days
• The proud host of the 2018 U.S. Senior Women's Amateur Championship
DINING
• Executive Chef, Chris Sozio, focuses on a farm-to-table philosophy, working with local, family-owned farms and distributors
• The “19th hole” Golf Club offers a casual fare of salads, sandwiches, and flatbreads in either the main dining room or outside dining on the patio overlooking grand views of the fairways
• The Beach Club offers Members an oceanfront setting for two distinct dining venues. The casual poolside grille and oceanfront dining room offer a wide selection of seasonal chef-inspired cuisine, while overlooking the azure waters of the Atlantic Ocean
REAL ESTATE
Orchid Island is a private gated community and home to 375 residences
THE AREA
• Indian River Lagoon is known as the most biodiverse ecosystem in the northern hemisphere, and the area’s pristine ecology is widely supported by environmental groups and local residents
• The area is home to a rich arts and cultural scene including the Riverside Theatre, McKee Botanical Garden and Vero Beach Museum of Art
• The community is conveniently located 25 minutes from Vero Beach Regional Airport and 90 minutes from Orlando and West Palm Beach airports