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Seashell Suites Resort gives visitors access to a private, pristine beachfront filled with abundant nature and a beautiful turquoise untouched oceanfront playground. You will find pelicans soaring overhead, hermit crabs scurrying about the beach, and the crisp sound of waves breaking. Breathe deep and stretch on the oceanfront deck. Have…

This 29-acre community park is located near the water. Beautifully maintained, Flutie Athletic Complex offers a host of sports playing fields and courts, wonderful playground, a picnic pavilion, restrooms, a concession stand and a meeting room that can be rented for events. Pets are not allowed other than service animals.

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…

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…

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…

Aquarina Country Club is a stunning 18-hole golf course located within the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge. Named for the legendary Florida conservationist, this important barrier island sanctuary is home to sea turtles, osprey, wading birds, otters, gopher tortoises, bobcats, manatee and dozens of other exotic subtropical species. Many of…

The Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge in Melbourne Beach is considered by biologist to be the most important nesting area for loggerhead sea turtles in the western hemisphere and the second most important nesting beach in the world. Maintained by federal funds, the refuge was named after the late Dr….

Located inside the Archie Carr National Refuge, Barrier Island Sanctuary is a 34-acre sanctuary that offers nature enthusiasts and visitors a place to explore the barrier island’s diverse habitats through interactive exhibits at the Management and Education Center and hiking/nature trail. TRAIL HOURS: October through April: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM…

The Blue View Inn is a fully remodeled oceanfront resort located in Melbourne Beach, Florida just north of world famous Sebastian Inlet. The Blue View Inn features eight rentals in two separate buildings: Ocean House – 5 Units Pool House – 3 Townhomes

Owned and operated by Brevard County, Bonsteel Park was built to help preserve the natural environment. This public facility is a peaceful 2.34-acre community beach park that includes a stabilized parking area, restrooms, and dune crossover. Park closes at dusk. Activities: Fishing (surf), surfing, swimming (unguarded) Watchable Wildlife: Dolphin, sea turtle,…