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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…

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,…

An inviting community oriented restaurant with a large, inviting bar, serving Rustic American, farm fresh food prepared in an open, made from scratch, kitchen.

This quaint breakfast spot serves up classic breakfast items in an atmosphere that treats you like family. Offering large portion sizes, Sunnyside Café sits across from the beach and is a favorite among the locals.

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,…

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…