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, Melbourne Beach and Indian River Lagoon Preserve State Park 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 £178 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
£178
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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! (156 reviews)
"Had a wonderful 1 night stay. Room was perfect, right on the beach. Lucky to see a rocket launch and sea turtles nesting at night."

Reviewed on 26 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! (158 reviews)
"This is a remarkable hotel. We had the most beautiful room. Thank you to the staff who added to our wonderful stay."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Port d'Hiver
Seaglass Inn

Seaglass Inn

4 out of 5
514 Ocean Avenue, Melbourne Beach, FL
The price is £174 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
£174
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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! (184 reviews)
"What a cute place! It’s a gem. Breakfast was tasty. The room was so comfortable- we didn’t want to leave. We borrowed bikes and rode to the beach and around the area. Good restaurants nearby too. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 5 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.
Oceanfront - Directly On the Ocean Luxury 3BR Condo Sleeps 6 to 8 - with a pool

Oceanfront - Directly On the Ocean Luxury 3BR Condo Sleeps 6 to 8 - with a pool

Melbourne Beach, FL
Stay at this beach condo in Melbourne Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Spessard Holland Park and Spessard Holland Golf ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
Absolutely Incredible
"We had the most amazing stay at this property! It was clean, comfortable, and perfect! The balcony and 2 rooms had amazing views of the beach, and we could hear the waves at night in the bedroom. Its such a close walk from the condo to the beach, which made life easy - and the beach was not busy ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Oceanfront - Directly On the Ocean Luxury 3BR Condo Sleeps 6 to 8 - with a pool
🌊 Luxury Coastal House ON THE BEACH w/Oceanfront Pool & VIEWS!

🌊 Luxury Coastal House ON THE BEACH w/Oceanfront Pool & VIEWS!

Melbourne Beach, FL
Stay at this beach holiday home in Melbourne Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a beach locale. Popular attractions Maritime Hammock Sanctuary Trail ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
A great stay for a larger group.
"We really enjoyed our stay here! It was very clean. Only MINOR things, there wasn’t locks on the bathroom doors, and no door knob inside the master bedroom. We would stay here again."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

🌊 Luxury Coastal House ON THE BEACH w/Oceanfront Pool & VIEWS!
Direct Oceanfront with Secluded privacy

Direct Oceanfront with Secluded privacy

Melbourne Beach, FL
Stay at this holiday home in Melbourne Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Melbourne Beach and Ryckman Park are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews)
Beautiful location
"Property is ideal. Enjoy beautiful sunrise and sunsets listening to the sounds and sights of the ocean!"

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2025

Direct Oceanfront with Secluded privacy
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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