Melbourne Beach

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Melbourne Beach
Melbourne Beach
Melbourne Beach
Melbourne Beach
Melbourne Beach

Visit this laid-back coastal town in Brevard County to enjoy the natural beauty and subtropical climate of Florida.

Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River lagoon, blessed with sunny, warm weather and offering many free and relaxing activities, Melbourne Beach is a popular destination year round.

Look for sunning alligators at the Maritime Hammock Sanctuary near Marks Landing, a dense coastal forest wedged between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon. The shaded walk isn’t long and you can cool off in the ocean afterwards without worrying about bumping into gators.

Farther to the south, visit the Barrier Island Center, a 34-acre (almost 14-hectare) sanctuary and environmental education center near Pepper Cove. There is no admission fee for the center where you can view exhibits and short nature documentaries, greet turtles in the aquarium of the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge rescue program, follow a boardwalk and admire ocean views from the observation deck, then follow the short trail to the Indian River Lagoon. In June and July, you can join a guided sea turtle walk here as well.

To enjoy a relatively unspoiled Florida beach, visit Coconut Point to the north of town. Part of the beach is a sanctuary for hatching sea turtles around October each year.

Spessard Holland South Beach Park is another gem since it has clean sands with beautiful shells, fewer people and free parking. While there, step inside the Old Melbourne Beach Town Hall to see the local museum exhibits of its Old Town Hall History Center. Follow Oak Street north to the town center of Melbourne Beach to while away the afternoon in art galleries, souvenir shops, cafés and restaurants.

If the weather is too good to be inside, enjoy a family picnic in Ryckman Park. Play sports, go for a jog or head to the playground with the kids. For colorful sunset vistas, stroll along the central Melbourne Beach Pier, which juts a long way out over the Indian River lagoon. The shelter at the end of the pier provides excellent sun cover and you can come back here early in the day to go fishing.

Melbourne Beach, on a long and very narrow barrier island near Orlando, is conveniently served by the Orlando Melbourne International Airport, which is about 75 minutes’ drive to the northwest.

Where to stay in Melbourne Beach

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Floridana Beach

If you're spending some time in Floridana Beach, Indian River Lagoon Preserve State Park and Melbourne Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Floridana Beach
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New Melbourne Beach

While New Melbourne Beach might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Indian River Lagoon Preserve State Park and Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge.

New Melbourne Beach
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Averill Farms

While Averill Farms isn't home to many top sights, Melbourne Beach and Indialantic Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Averill Farms
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Aquarina

While visiting Aquarina, you might make a stop by sights like Sebastian Inlet State Park Beach and Aquarina Country Club.

Aquarina
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Beau Jeans Of Melbourne Beach

While Beau Jeans Of Melbourne Beach might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Melbourne Beach and Indialantic Beach.

Beau Jeans Of Melbourne Beach
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Sunnyland Beach

Though Sunnyland Beach might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge and Aquarina Country Club.

Sunnyland Beach
Melbourne Beach Resort & Surf Club

Melbourne Beach Resort & Surf Club

2 out of 5
3455 S Hwy A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL
The price is P9,772 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
P9,772
P13,133 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Melbourne Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Spessard Holland Park and Spessard ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (162 reviews)
"Each room has been newly renovated and very clean and spacious. You are steps from the beach and it’s very peaceful and quiet. Good communication with staff."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Melbourne Beach Resort & Surf Club
Port d'Hiver

Port d'Hiver

4 out of 5
201 Ocean Avenue, Melbourne Beach, FL
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly B&B in Melbourne Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (160 reviews)
"What an absolutely wonderful place to stay in Melbourne Beach. The property is absolutely beautiful and the room, food outstanding. We stayed in the Sunrise room for our 40th anniversary and had wonderful views of the sunrise each morning we were there. The social hour in the afternoon was nice added ..."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Port d'Hiver
Seaglass Inn

Seaglass Inn

4 out of 5
514 Ocean Avenue, Melbourne Beach, FL
The price is P12,040 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
P12,040
P13,485 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star B&B in Melbourne Beach. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and bicycle rentals on site. Popular attractions Ryckman Park and Melbourne ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (185 reviews)
"Wonderful room. In the middle of peaceful, small Melbourne Beach. Great service and amenities!"

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Seaglass Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Vacation Village at Parkway

Vacation Village at Parkway

3 out of 5
2975 Arabian Nights Blvd, Kissimmee, FL
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly condo in Kissimmee. Enjoy free WiFi, 7 outdoor pools, and 7 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,663 reviews)
"It’s always a great stay here- access to I-4 & attractions, safe environment, spacious rooms, & great staff. The property can definitely benefit from restaurants & pool bars/cafes."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Vacation Village at Parkway
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

4 out of 5
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W, Miramar Beach, Miramar Beach, FL
Stay at this 4-star beach condo in Miramar Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,772 reviews)
"The first room we were give was awful. There was construction being done to the building and our room had what seems to be an air mattress on the bed and the windows to the balcony was covered with plastic. We had no visibility to the beach and the door was sealed shut to the balcony. We returned ..."

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
The View Studio Suites and Event Venue

The View Studio Suites and Event Venue

3.5 out of 5
9309 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Orlando. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,226 reviews)
"Everything good"

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

The View Studio Suites and Event Venue
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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