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Sebastian Inlet State Park is a premier saltwater fishing spot featuring three miles of beautiful beaches popular not only for fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, but for world-class surfing as well.  Coming by boat?  No problem, the park service just opened a marina The McLarty Museum and the Sebastian Inlet Fishing Museum in the park…

Located in beautiful Melbourne Beach, Florida, Long Point Park & Campground is an 84.5 acre conservation area located on an actual island in the Indian River Lagoon in close proximity to the Sebastian Inlet marine ecosystems and the Atlantic Ocean. Fisherman appreciate the campsites positioned along the shoreline of the…

Located at the first parking area and beach access north of Sebastian Inlet, the Spanish House earns a spot on the top ten list of great places to surf on Florida’s Space Coast. Spanish House has been a popular surfing spot since the heydays of early east coast surfing, and…

The Maritime Hammock Sanctuary is in the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge west of A1A on the barrier island. This 150-acre sanctuary features a hiking trail with 2 bridges, boardwalk over wetland areas, and an observation deck over a marsh pond. Visitors experience a variety of protected barrier island habitats:…

Designed by Arnold Palmer Enterprises, Spessard Holland Golf Course is an extremely popular par 67 executive course that offers an oasis of golfing pleasure between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon. While playing at Spessard Holland, you’ll find enjoyable play energized by ocean breezes. Tips for all level…

Melbourne Beach Market has been a landmark for many years in the Melbourne Beach community. The Market has changed significantly over the past 15 years, introducing several new lines of specialties and most impressively becoming the “go to” spot for wine and beer from around the world. There are at…

Spessard Holland North Beach Park in Melbourne Beach is a 6.5-acre community beach side park with seasonal lifeguards. A popular family park featuring a 150′ boardwalk and two small pavilions, it provides easy beach access for surf fishing and beach goers. Additional amenities include public restrooms and outdoor showers. Activities: Fishing…

Located about 1/3 mile off the beach, on the south side of Sebastian Inlet, even some of the toughest surfers get a little nervous at this sharky offshore break. The spoil sand from the inlet created an offshore bar that usually breaks only in larger waves.

Spessard Holland South Beach Park is a popular beach park located in Melbourne Beach. Just 2-miles from its sister park, Spessard Holland North Beach Park, this 5-acre community park features a 100′ dune boardwalk and small pavilions for use by the general public. Dune crossovers provide access for surf fishing,…

This hidden gem in Melbourne Beach offers great views of the Indian River Lagoon and some of the flavors of the Rhineland and Germany. Menu items include bratwurst, béarnaise schnitzel, pork shank, seared tuna steak, and Black Forest cake. Originally known by the name of “Gray’s Landing” in 1951, the…