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Skydive Melbourne Beach
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Skydive Melbourne Beach… Fly like a super hero of the Atlantic’s emerald waters and land like a Rock Star on the warm and soft Melbourne Beach sands in front of beach goers, family and friends. Steps away from Sand on the Beach, the best beach tiki bar on the east…
Accommodations, Airboat Rides/Boat Tours, Birding & Wildlife Viewing, Boating & Fishing, Campgrounds, Family Fun, Nature & Outdoors, Nature Tours, Outdoor Rentals, Standup Paddle Boarding(SUP) & Kayaking, Things to Do, Tours, Turtle/Manatee Viewing, Water Sports
Bayside Marina
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Kick-start your next water adventure at Bayside Marina. Launch your boat, rent a slip, stock up your supplies in the Marina Store, learn to Kayak, or get back to nature on an Eco-Tour or overnight camping. Daily, weekly slip rentals, or boat launch is available. Camp nearby in the Marina’s…
Attractions, Boating & Fishing, Family Fun, Nature & Outdoors, Parks, Things to Do, Water Sports
Sebastian Fishing Museum
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The Sebastian Fishing Museum showcases the rich history of Sebastian and the local Indian River Lagoon fishing industry by showcasing pictures, video presentations, fishing gear, and replicas of a commercial fish house and dock. Admission is free. Hours of Operation: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday-Sunday. photo credit: Florida State…
Beaches, Boating & Fishing, Nature & Outdoors, Parks, Surfing, Things to Do, Water Sports
Juan Ponce de Leon Landing
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This 25.57-acre beach park includes beach crossovers, a pavilion, restrooms, and parking. It commemorates Juan Ponce de León’s 1513 landing near Melbourne Beach, Florida. Despite misconceptions by past historians portraying him as a vain conquistador seeking a fountain of youth, Colonel Douglas T. Peck, a respected Florida historian, debunked this…
Accommodations, Beaches, Birding & Wildlife Viewing, Boating & Fishing, Campgrounds, Family Fun, Nature & Outdoors, Parks, Surfing, Things to Do, Water Sports
Sebastian Inlet State Park
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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…
Accommodations, Birding & Wildlife Viewing, Boating & Fishing, Campgrounds, Nature & Outdoors, Parks, Turtle/Manatee Viewing, Water Sports
Long Point Park & Campground
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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…
Beaches, Surfing, Things to Do, Water Sports
Spanish House
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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…
Birding & Wildlife Viewing, Family Fun, Nature & Outdoors, Parks, Things to Do, Trails
Maritime Hammock Sanctuary
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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:…
Golf, Things to Do
Spessard Holland Golf Course – Melbourne Beach
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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…
Restaurants, Shopping
Melbourne Beach Market
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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…