Melbourne Beach Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in New Melbourne Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Indian River Lagoon Preserve State Park and Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge.

New Melbourne Beach
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Averill Farms

When in Averill Farms, you can plan a visit to Melbourne Beach and Indialantic Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beau Jeans Of Melbourne Beach and surrounding area, you can visit Melbourne Beach and Indialantic Beach.

Beau Jeans Of Melbourne Beach
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Sunnyland Beach

While there might not be top attractions in Sunnyland Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places 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 ฿5,461 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
฿5,461
฿7,340 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Melbourne Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Spessard Holland Park and Spessard Holland ...
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 30 Jul 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 Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
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 31 Jul 2025

Port d'Hiver
Seaglass Inn

Seaglass Inn

4 out of 5
514 Ocean Avenue, Melbourne Beach, FL
The price is ฿6,729 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
฿6,729
฿7,536 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star B&B in Melbourne Beach. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and bike hire on-site. Popular attractions Ryckman Park and Melbourne Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (185 reviews)
"Wonderful room. In the middle of peaceful, small Melbourne Beach. Great service and amenities!"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 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 Wi-Fi, 7 outdoor pools and 7 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,671 reviews)
"Me gustaría que hubiera algún restaurante y algún local de comida rapida"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 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 Wi-Fi, 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 1 Aug 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 Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,226 reviews)
"Everything good"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 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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