Sebastian is an attractive waterfront community that boasts a quiet, laidback charm. The area is a paradise surrounded by natural beauty. Just across the Intracoastal Waterway lie some of Florida's most attractive barrier islands, Sebastian Inlet State Part and Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge.
Sebastian has maintained its small-town atmosphere without becoming a typical tourist destination and residents like it that way.
The hub of Sebastian is its Riverview Park, an area that offers a stunning view of the intracoastal Waterway (also referred to the Indian River Lagoon). Here residents gather for festivals, shows, fairs, and other free entertainment. Residents enjoy 19 parks which offer sports facilities, hiking trails, dog parks, lakes and ponds, playgrounds, skate parks, golf and even a yacht club.
Hunting and fishing are popular --- snook, snapper, grouper, redfish, etc. are all abundant in the area.
Sebastian is close to major attractions such as Disney, Universal, Legoland, etc.
The city has its own golf club and a boutique airport for which serves small personal and corporate aircraft and is a popular sky diving venue.
The employees of the City of Sebastian receive the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health savings account, short term disability, long term disability, sick time, vacation time, personal time, holidays, retirement, and other benefits.