Overview
Palm Bay is the largest city in Brevard County, with a population of over 115,000 in 2019. It is the core of the Palm Bay Metropolitan Area.
2 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Palm Bay
Bensen House
Castaway Point Park
A beautiful place to watch the sunrise or go kayaking.
Grant-Valkaria Park
A great place to unwind and fish, play on the sports court or on the playground or just hike along the trail.
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 — 7 mi away. Directions
- VRB Vero Beach Regional Airport, Vero Beach — 28 mi away. Directions
- MCO Orlando International Airport, Orlando — 49 mi away (major hub). Directions
You can get into Palm Bay through Melbourne International Airport (MLB), which is the closest commercial airport to Palm Bay located in the nearby city of Melbourne.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Bensen House, Grant-Valkaria Park
- Lunch Fired Up Pizzeria
- Afternoon Castaway Point Park
- Evening The Broken Barrel Tavern
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Understand
Palm Bay has plenty of points of interest north of Malabar Road. However, areas south of Malabar Road contain very little to do.
Get in
By plane
You can get into Palm Bay through Melbourne International Airport (MLB), which is the closest commercial airport to Palm Bay located in the nearby city of Melbourne.
By car
From Melbourne follow I-95 south to the Malabar Road exit for Palm Bay. US-1 follows the coastal route, a few miles to the east. Both I-95 and US-1 are north-south routes, I-95 being the easternmost interstate in the country and US-1 being the easternmost U.S. route.
See
See Bensen House (The Bensen House Museum)
Do
Do Grant-Valkaria Park (Valkaria Park)
A great place to unwind and fish, play on the sports court or on the playground or just hike along the trail.
Buy
Eat
Eat Fired Up Pizzeria
Delicious pizzeria known locally for its large slices and great garlic knots.
Drink
Drink The Broken Barrel Tavern (Broken Barrel Tavern)
Unfussy tavern offering home-style BBQ (including meats smoked on-site) and a vast beer selection.
Sleep
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