Lakeside Travel Guide
Melbourne
Visit Lakeside
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.
Melbourne Square Mall
During your visit to Melbourne, you can enjoy retail therapy at Melbourne Square Mall. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
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.
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 local chocolate shops.
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
2 Hr Guaranteed Dolphin, Melbourne, ,Cocoa Beach.1030 am
Cocoa Beach: Dolphin and Manatee Kayak or Paddle Tour
Cocoa Beach/Merritt Island:Bioluminescent kayak tour
Cocoa Beach Dolphin and Wildlife Eco Activity
Clear Kayak Bioluminescence Tour - Cocoa Beach
Sunset Tour Mangrove, Dolphins, Manatee #1 Rated in Cocoa Beach
Top hotels in Lakeside
Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
"Our room was never got cool. We kept temp at 62. I do not get hot either. Smell was out by hot tub. Stood at bar by pool 20 min before bartender came around?(11:30)."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza Melbourne - Oceanfront by IHG
"The lobby and restaurant look great. The rooms are eh... The first room they put us in had black mold on the head board and the cabinet was falling apart. The second room was much better. Pay attention when booking because very few rooms actually face the beach. Don't get a room close the pool area ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Hilton Melbourne, FL
"Nice room and stay."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Melbourne Viera
"Na"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Hyatt Place Melbourne / Palm Bay / I-95
"This was my 3rd time staying here. I highly recommend it."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Melbourne West/Palm Bay
"Everything here has been really nice, except for the swimming pool. It is really disgusting, not one person can swim here."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Where to stay in 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 Melbourne Square Mall.
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.
Windover Farms
While Windover Farms isn't home to many top sights, The Maxwell C. King Center and Brevard Zoo are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bowe Gardens
Bowe Gardens might not have many top sights, but Bowlero Melbourne and Melbourne Square Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Sunny Point
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sunny Point and surrounding area, you can visit Indian Harbor Beach Beach and Melbourne Square Mall.
