Bowe Gardens Travel Guide
Melbourne
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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

2 hour Dolphin Sightseeing Tour in Melbourne Florida

Sunset Tour Mangrove, Dolphins, Manatee #1 Rated in Cocoa Beach
Top hotels in Bowe Gardens

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral
Patricia at the front desk was very helpful. However, saying the shuttle is $12 is misleading. You need to say $12 one-way or $24. I know that we could not have walked from the port back to the hotel!
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Beachside Hotel & Suites Cocoa Beach - Port Canaveral
Easy check in with a nice staff!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Radisson Resort at the Port
Room was great, the overall property was nice
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

