Lakeside Travel Guide
Melbourne
Popular places to visit

Florida Institute of Technology
Enjoy the student vibe at Florida Institute of Technology as part of your travels around Melbourne. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Brevard Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who call Brevard Zoo home during your travels in Melbourne. Discover the breathtaking sunrises in this family-friendly area or enjoy its surfing spots.

Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden
Built around a tropical hammock and stream, this peaceful, landscaped natural realm in Melbourne is a lush getaway from the sandy beaches of Florida.

Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands at Viera
Explore the great outdoors at Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands at Viera, a lovely green space in Melbourne. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
The Avenue Viera
You can enjoy retail therapy at The Avenue Viera during your visit to Melbourne. Discover the breathtaking sunrises in this family-friendly area or enjoy its surfing spots.
USSSA Space Coast Complex
Catch an event at USSSA Space Coast Complex and enjoy other activities in Melbourne such as surfing.Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Brevard County Tours, dolphin and manatee tours in Palm Bay, FL

2 Hr Dolphin & Manatee River Cruise . Melbourne, Cocoa Beach,Fl.

Sunset Catamaran Sail in Cocoa Beach

Cocoa Beach: Dolphin and Manatee Kayak or Paddle Tour

Mangrove Tunnels, Dolphins, Manatee Tour #1 Rated in Cocoa Beach
Top hotels in Lakeside

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Melbourne Viera
Staff is awesome! Visit Martha at front desk - great service.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Hilton Melbourne, FL
The front desk staff were super great for our stay. I wish I could remember the names. The guy at check in, name started with D (Demetre?) was super helpful and so was the manager on duty (sorry cannot remember the name). The breakfast buffet was great. Patrick was really helpful preparing for the ...
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Extended Stay America Premier Suites Melbourne I95
Nice stay
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Home2 Suites by Hilton Melbourne Viera
Super clean, spacious and the customer service is excellent. Yummy options for breakfast!!!
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Hyatt Place Melbourne / Palm Bay / I-95
Nice Clean Room Free Breakfast Bar was good Would stay again
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
Great property. Definitely recommend.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lakeside

Historic Downtown Melbourne
Though Historic Downtown Melbourne may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Melbourne Harbor Marina and Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden.

Forest Creek
Though Forest Creek may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden and Melbourne Square Mall.

Westbrooke
While there might not be top attractions in Westbrooke, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Melbourne Square Mall and Max K. Rodes Park.

Indian River Bluff
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indian River Bluff and surrounding area, you can visit Melbourne Harbor Marina and Melbourne Square Mall.

Melbourne Estates
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Melbourne Estates and surrounding area, you can visit Melbourne Square Mall and Max K. Rodes Park.

Greentree Park
Though Greentree Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Brunswick Harbor Lanes and Melbourne Square Mall.

