Melbourne Beach, Florida travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Melbourne Beach is a town in Brevard County, Florida.

1 sights · 2 things to do · 3 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 5 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Melbourne Beach

Barrier Island Sanctuary

Coconut Point Park

Beach entrance.

Spessard Holland Golf Course

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Oct–May. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 54°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Sep and Jun. (climate data from nearby Melbourne)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
MLB Melbourne Orlando International Airport, Melbourne — 5 mi away. Directions
VRB Vero Beach Regional Airport, Vero Beach — 30 mi away. Directions
MCO Orlando International Airport, Orlando — 52 mi away (major hub). Directions

The nearby airport is Melbourne Intl (MLB). Airports farther away include Orlando Intl (MCO) and Palm beach International Airport (PBI).

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

Places to stay listed here: about $50–$200 a night (typical $138), from 4 listed prices.
Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$90, mid-range ~$210, comfortable ~$370.

See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Barrier Island Sanctuary, Coconut Point Park
Lunch Cafe Coconut Cove
Afternoon Spessard Holland Golf Course
Dinner New England Eatery
Evening Oasis Lounge

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Seafood is the best, caught fresh daily.

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Photos

Map

Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.

Get in

By air

The nearby airport is Melbourne Intl (MLB). Airports farther away include Orlando Intl (MCO) and Palm beach International Airport (PBI).

By car

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.

Get around

By bus

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.

See

See Barrier Island Sanctuary

📍 8385 S FL-A1Aa few miles north of Sebastian Inlet State Park along FL-A1A🕒 9AM–5PM; closed Mon☎ +1 321 723-3556⚠ Last checked Jul 2021 — confirm before you go

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Do

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.

Do Coconut Point Park

Beach entrance.

📍 3535 S FL-A1Afollow FL-A1A a few miles south from downtown Melbourne Beach🕒 Dawn-dusk☎ +1 321 255-4400⚠ Last checked Jun 2020 — confirm before you go

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