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.
USSSA Space Coast Complex
Catch an event at USSSA Space Coast Complex and enjoy other activities in Melbourne such as surfing.Stroll along the waterfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Things to do
Brevard County Tours, dolphin and manatee tours in Palm Bay, FL
2 Hr Dolphin & Manatee Cruise . Mel. Cocoa Beach.1030 or 1 pm
Cocoa Beach: Dolphin and Manatee Kayak or Paddle Tour
Sunset Catamaran Sail in Cocoa Beach
2 hour Dolphin Sightseeing Tour in Melbourne Florida
Sunset Tour Mangrove, Dolphins, Manatee #1 Rated in Cocoa Beach
Top hotels in Lakeside
Hyatt Place Melbourne Airport
Nice quality breakfast.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Melbourne Viera
Everything worked this time no frozen orange juice and elevator worked staff great
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Extended Stay America Premier Suites Melbourne I95
clean large room. Location was great for visiting family on a last-minute New Year visit.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Melbourne / Palm Bay / I-95
Good room, very nice and spacious
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hilton Melbourne, FL
Love stay
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
avid hotel Melbourne Viera by IHG
Smallish but modern and efficient room. Filling breakfast and small but sufficient pool. Great for business travelers. Couple of meal options within walking distance too.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lakeside
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.
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.
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 Square Mall and Indian Harbor Beach Beach.
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 Bowlero Melbourne and Brunswick Harbor Lanes.
