Melbourne Travel Guide

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Pro

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 Peaceful, beautiful beaches, no high rise buildings 


Con

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 Noisy marinas 


In a nutshell

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 A great place to wind down and enjoy the simple life! 

 

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Things to Do  

Palm Bay Hotel-how affordable!

Palm Bay Hotel-how affordable!, Melbourne

 TracyV87 Says:  Melbourne was great but we ended up staying in Palm Bay and commuting the short trip to save a ton of money! The beaches were quite nice and you are just moments away from some of the best things to do in Florida (space center, beaches, orlando, etc). I have a lot of family... 

Melbourne Art Festival

Melbourne Art Festival, Melbourne

 jadedmuse Says:  Not exactly international reknown, but the Melbourne Art Festival (held every year around the last weekend in April) does gather its share of people - and not just from the proverbial neighborhood.5th Avenue (the main "downtown" drag) is closed off to traffic, while food... 

Brevard Zoo

Brevard Zoo, Melbourne

 Babzz Says:  A good zoo for kids: fairly small so you can cover it all in a few hours, lots of interesting interactive and educational displays/exhibits, and a playground/waterpark area for them to burn some steam. The zoo covers Africa, Australia, Florida, and rainforest. The list of... 

indian harbor beach

indian harbor beach, Melbourne

 doug48 Says:  indian harbor beach is located a mile east of downtown eau gallie at the intersection of eau gallie blvd. (SR 518) and SR A1A. the town of indian harbor beach has a number of free beach accesses along SR A1A. indian harbor beach is usually not as crowded as nearby... 

brevard museum of art

brevard museum of art, Melbourne

 doug48 Says:  the brevard museum of art is located in the eau gallie arts district north of downtown melbourne. this museum hosts displays of local artists and travelling exhibitions. for those interested in art and florida culture the brevard museum of art is worth a stop in the... 

community chapel

community chapel, Melbourne

 doug48 Says:  the community chapel of melbourne beach is located on ocean ave. in the melbourne beach historic district. this chapel was built in 1892 and is listed on the natiional register of historic places. for those interested in architecture and florida history the community chapel... 

william gleason house

william gleason house, Melbourne

 doug48 Says:  william gleason founded the town of eau gallie in 1857. he built this victorian home in 1886. the william gleason home is one of the oldest homes in brevard county and is listed on the national register of historic places. today the william gleason house is home to the old... 

houston pioneer cemetery

houston pioneer cemetery, Melbourne

 doug48 Says:  this small cemetery is the final resting place of eau gallie's oldest families. the oldest head stone dales back to 1865. the houston pioneer cemetery is an interesting place to visit in the eau gallie historic district. 

Hotels  

Restaurants  

The Yellow Dog Cafe: High Prices, Poor Quality, and Worse Service

The Yellow Dog Cafe: High Prices, Poor Quality, and Worse Service, Melbourne

 wendymp Says:  Here's a Yellow Dog Cafe gameplan: Keep your wits about you and your wallet in your front pocket if you venture into the Yellow Dog Cafe. Try not to be star struck by the $27 cookbook bearing the restaurant's name. Make sure you are not interested in an evenly-paced meal.... 

rooney's: american fare

rooney's: american fare, Melbourne

 doug48 Says:  rooney's is a good restaurant and bar located in palm bay south of downtown melbourne. great burgers and local seafood moderately priced. they offer a full bar and an outdoor patio for smokers. a fun place to eat and drink in palm bay. 

continental fambe: cafe style

continental fambe: cafe style, Melbourne

 doug48 Says:  continental fambe is a very good cafe style restaurant located in the new haven ave. historic district in downtown melbourne. the continental fambe offers an ecletic menu of european inspired dishes as well as american fare. a good place for lunch or dinner in downtown... 

yellow dog cafe: seafood

yellow dog cafe: seafood, Melbourne

 doug48 Says:  the yellow dog cafe is a very good seafood restaurant located on US 1 in malabar. they specialize in florida seafood, steaks, and poutry. the yellow dog cafe offers a great view of the indian river. in my opinion the best restaurant in malabar. 

the shack: seafood

the shack: seafood, Melbourne

 doug48 Says:  the shack has been a palm bay institution for a number of years. located on US 1 in palm bay the shack offers a beautiful view of the indian river. this old florida style restaurant offers local seafood and typical american fare. one of the better seafood restaurants in the... 

djon's steak and lobster: steakhouse

djon's steak and lobster: steakhouse, Melbourne

 doug48 Says:  djon's steak and lobster is located in a historic home in the melbourne beach historic district. as the name implies djon's specializes in steak and lobster. they also serve florida seafood. in my opinion the best restaurant in melbourne beach. 

gilligan's cove: florida style

gilligan's cove: florida style, Melbourne

 doug48 Says:  gilligan's cove is a very good florida beach style restaurant and bar located on SR A1A in satellite beach. gilligan's cove serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a florida keys style atmosphere. they offer steak, seafood, and pasta. for lunch a good place to go for burgers... 

squid lips: seafood

squid lips: seafood, Melbourne

 doug48 Says:  squid lips is a very good florida style seafood restaurant located in the eau gallie arts district. they offer fresh florida seafood as well as beef and poultry in a casual florida atmosphere. squid lips is offers a great view of the indian river and is a great place to have... 

Nightlife  

Squid Lips.....formerly Conchy Joe's: Local Seafood

Squid Lips.....formerly Conchy Joe's: Local Seafood, Melbourne

 gkitzmil Says:  sit waterfront with TWO great bars, eat oysters or seafood, drink cold beer or other great drinks, and listen to great music four nights a week (Thurs - Sunday).CHECK THE WEBSITE Just relax and enjoyI am going to check it out again, soon! 

lou's blues: beach bar

lou's blues: beach bar, Melbourne

 doug48 Says:  lou's blues is a typical florida beach bar located near the intersection of eau gallie blvd and SR A1A. lou's has a great location right on the beach. they offer live music and a view of the beach. a fun bar to visit when in indian harbor beach. casual. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Brevard Zoo

Brevard Zoo, Melbourne

 grandmaR Says:  The zoo is about equa-distant from Cocoa and Melbourne. It is probably closest to Pineda. But it has the Melbourne address of 8225 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 3294010 AM - 5 PM - No admissions after 4:15. Hours may vary on special event days.Admission: Adults $9.00Seniors... 

See undersea treasures -- 30 minutes from beach

See undersea treasures -- 30 minutes from beach, Melbourne

 gkitzmil Says:  Mel Fisher Museum of TREASURE1322 U.S. Highway One, Sebastian, Florida Hours: Monday through Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM ; Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 PMAdmission: Adults-$6.50; Seniors-$5.00; Children $2.00In 1715 SPanish ships sank near here and lost MILLIONS in gold and... 

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