Melbourne Beach, FL Road Trips

1 Barrier Island Sanctuary, 8385 S FL-A1A (a few miles north of Sebastian Inlet State Park along FL-A1A), ☏ +1 321 723-3556, [email protected]. 9AM–5PM; closed M. (updated Jul 2021)

You can go fishing at the beach, the Indian River Lagoon at Honest John's Fishing Camp or charter a boat. Honest John's Fishing Camp also provides opportunities to kayak or canoe. The Florida Birding Trail offers a number of sites in Brevard County. 1 Coconut Point Park, 3535 S FL-A1A (follow FL-A1A a few miles south from downtown Melbourne Beach), ☏ +1 321 255-4400. Dawn-dusk. Beach entrance. (updated Jun 2020) 2 Spessard Holland Golf Course, 2374 Oak St, ☏ +1 321 952-4529. 7AM–6:30PM. (updated Jul 2021)

Seafood is the best, caught fresh daily. 1 New England Eatery, 5670 FL-A1A, ☏ +1 321-723-6080. W Th 2–8PM, F Sa noon–9PM, Su noon–8PM. Casual and great local seafood. 2 DeAngelo's By The Sea, 5935 S FL-A1A, ☏ +1 321 723-0383. Italian cuisine. (updated Jun 2017) 3 Cafe Coconut Cove, 4210 S. Highway A1A, ☏ +1 321-727-3133. Tu-Sa 5PM-9PM. Family owned, excellent upscale restaurant with beautiful view of sunsets on the river.

1 Oasis Lounge, 300 Ocean Ave #2, ☏ +1 321 951-0812. M–Sa noon–2AM, Su 1PM–2AM. (updated Jul 2021)

1 Surfcaster Motel and Restaurant, 5935 South A1A, ☏ +1 321-723-1967, [email protected]. 2 Floridana Beach Motel, 6580 S. A1A Highway, ☏ +1 321-726-6560. Not oceanfront but beach access nearby. $50-$75. Turtle Run Suites, 4945 S FL-A1A, ☏ +1 321 633-6400, toll-free: +1 888 785 3786. 3 South Beach Island Resort (Pride and Joy Environmental Resort), 5685 S FL-A1A, ☏ +1 321 409-8233, [email protected]. For allergen sensitive. (updated Jul 2021) Port D'Hiver, 201 Ocean Avenue, ☏ +1 321 722-2727, [email protected]. Ocean views, private porches, delicious breakfasts, concierge service. $200-$525.

The nearby airport is Melbourne Intl (MLB IATA). Airports farther away include Orlando Intl (MCO IATA) and Palm beach International Airport (PBI IATA). The main access to the beach is via Indialantic, where US-192 enters from Melbourne and goes east across the barrier island. Turn south on FL-A1A and it leads to the junction of Oak St and Ocean Ave in Melbourne Beach. Atlantic St continues from Ocean Ave south along the beachside area from Melbourne Beach. The town can also be reached along the FL-A1A from the south, coming north from Sebastian Inlet State Park.

Space Coast Area Transit is the name of the local Brevard County bus service. It is a cheap way to get around and is handicap accessible. The website provides maps and timetables. Buses travel to most sites and places of interest. $1.25 per ride, or $35 for a monthly pass.