Things to Do
Sightseeing
Get an early start as there's lots to see and do at the Space Center. Schedule bus tours early, schedule around the iMax movies you want to see. Don't miss the Space Shuttle and the Saturn V exhibits. A full day of space exploration.
361 locals recommend
NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Space Commerce WayGet an early start as there's lots to see and do at the Space Center. Schedule bus tours early, schedule around the iMax movies you want to see. Don't miss the Space Shuttle and the Saturn V exhibits. A full day of space exploration.
One of the best beaches of Brevard County's 70+ miles of shoreline. Free parking, amenities (playground, bathrooms, picnic area, volleyball courts), often has lifeguards, and very few rocks make this a prime beach location.
58 locals recommend
Paradise Beach & Park
2301 N Hwy A1AOne of the best beaches of Brevard County's 70+ miles of shoreline. Free parking, amenities (playground, bathrooms, picnic area, volleyball courts), often has lifeguards, and very few rocks make this a prime beach location.
Nice single day trip especially for kids. Very nice for local zoo. Features many close up exhibits of animals (face-to-face with giraffes), kayaking, and and an obstacle course and zip line (those 3 need reservations.)
322 locals recommend
Brevard Zoo
8225 N Wickham RdNice single day trip especially for kids. Very nice for local zoo. Features many close up exhibits of animals (face-to-face with giraffes), kayaking, and and an obstacle course and zip line (those 3 need reservations.)
Where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Intercoastal. Lots of wildlife, trails, nice beach, wading pools, and a great fishing pier.
170 locals recommend
Sebastian Inlet State Park
Sebastian Inlet State ParkWhere the Atlantic Ocean meets the Intercoastal. Lots of wildlife, trails, nice beach, wading pools, and a great fishing pier.
Very close, great little surf shop on 5th Ave. with everything beach.....beachwear, shoes, glasses, lotion, surfboards, decor, etc. Much less touristy than RonJon's.
32 locals recommend
Longboard House
101 5th AveVery close, great little surf shop on 5th Ave. with everything beach.....beachwear, shoes, glasses, lotion, surfboards, decor, etc. Much less touristy than RonJon's.
An exciting ride on an airboat, lots of wildlife and gators.
37 locals recommend
Camp Holly Airboat Rides
6901 US-192An exciting ride on an airboat, lots of wildlife and gators.
Mostly known as a cruise ship departure point, there are also lots of restaurants, beach access, and Jetty Park. This park is right at the beach and the entry point of the port....you can watch the cruise ships come in and go out.
14 locals recommend
Port Canaveral. Fl
Mostly known as a cruise ship departure point, there are also lots of restaurants, beach access, and Jetty Park. This park is right at the beach and the entry point of the port....you can watch the cruise ships come in and go out.
Fun for kids of all ages....Laser tag, video games, and go-cart racing.
103 locals recommend
Andretti Thrill Park
3960 S Babcock StFun for kids of all ages....Laser tag, video games, and go-cart racing.
At Port Canaveral: A public park where the beach meets the entry to the Port. Relax at the beach or watch the cruise ships depart. There is also a campground here.
79 locals recommend
Jetty Park
100 Jetty Park RdAt Port Canaveral: A public park where the beach meets the entry to the Port. Relax at the beach or watch the cruise ships depart. There is also a campground here.
Great sightseeing nature tours in Kayaks, several locations. Take a wonderful night tour to see the bioluminescence!
19 locals recommend
Cocoa Beach Kayaking
5000 Tom Warriner BlvdGreat sightseeing nature tours in Kayaks, several locations. Take a wonderful night tour to see the bioluminescence!
Large nature preserve with hiking/jogging trails, very popular.
59 locals recommend
Turkey Creek Sanctuary
1518 Port Malabar Blvd NELarge nature preserve with hiking/jogging trails, very popular.
A fun, low-key and not too challenging obstacle course and zip-line at the Brevard zoo. You'll want reservations for this.
25 locals recommend
Treetop Trek Aerial Adventures
8225 N Wickham RdA fun, low-key and not too challenging obstacle course and zip-line at the Brevard zoo. You'll want reservations for this.
Food scene
New, very nice supermarket; not a very large store but carries the essentials and good meats, seafood, and baked goods. 1.2 miles south on A1A.
8 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Indialantic
700 N Miramar AveNew, very nice supermarket; not a very large store but carries the essentials and good meats, seafood, and baked goods. 1.2 miles south on A1A.
Great breakfast spot where everything's good and prices are reasonable. Try a muffin or Eggs Benedict. 0.7 miles south on A1A.
16 locals recommend
The Blueberry Muffin
1130 Florida A1AGreat breakfast spot where everything's good and prices are reasonable. Try a muffin or Eggs Benedict. 0.7 miles south on A1A.
A longtime favorite cafe with locals (over 30 years), especially great for breakfast. Excellent quality food at reasonable prices.
40 locals recommend
Sun On the Beach
1390 Florida A1AA longtime favorite cafe with locals (over 30 years), especially great for breakfast. Excellent quality food at reasonable prices.
Beachside Cafe
109 5th AveA cute little cafe, great for breakfast! A local favorite.
A local favorite for Thai food and great sushi. Very close by, 1.0 miles north on A1A.
39 locals recommend
Thai Thai II
2324 N Hwy A1AA local favorite for Thai food and great sushi. Very close by, 1.0 miles north on A1A.
Popular little sub shop with good wings and other hand-held foods. Outdoor splash pad is great for kids!
17 locals recommend
Doubles Beachside
1604 Florida A1APopular little sub shop with good wings and other hand-held foods. Outdoor splash pad is great for kids!
Pappagallo's Pizza
1769 Florida A1AGreat little pizza joint on the beach!
Nice, upscale sushi bar and other Asian foods. Sometimes with live music at dinnertime. Worth a look. Walking distance at 0.3 miles south on A1A.
25 locals recommend
Haru Sushi Bar & Grill
1500 Florida A1ANice, upscale sushi bar and other Asian foods. Sometimes with live music at dinnertime. Worth a look. Walking distance at 0.3 miles south on A1A.
Monkey Bar
2364 Florida A1AA fun local bar.
Local favorite for great soft serve ice cream! A moderate walk, 0.9 miles south on A1A.
25 locals recommend
Moo's Soft Serve
930 Florida A1ALocal favorite for great soft serve ice cream! A moderate walk, 0.9 miles south on A1A.
Great outdoor ice cream parlor with soft serve and hard ice cream.
12 locals recommend
The Fat Donkey Ice Cream and Fine Desserts
1098 E Eau Gallie BlvdGreat outdoor ice cream parlor with soft serve and hard ice cream.
Of course raw oysters but a full menu of other beach favorites plus wine and beer.
28 locals recommend
Bunky's Raw Bar & Seafood Grill
2372 N Hwy A1AOf course raw oysters but a full menu of other beach favorites plus wine and beer.
Great seafood restaurant just over the Eau Gallie Causeway with some nice views of the river and an outdoor bar and seating area as well. Some of the best seafood, reasonable prices.
128 locals recommend
Squid Lips
1477 Pineapple AveGreat seafood restaurant just over the Eau Gallie Causeway with some nice views of the river and an outdoor bar and seating area as well. Some of the best seafood, reasonable prices.
A quaint little cafe serving really good Cuban food and pasta.
10 locals recommend
Cappuccino and Pasta Cafe
147 5th AvenueA quaint little cafe serving really good Cuban food and pasta.
Indoor and outdoor dining right on 5th Ave; moderately priced Mediterranean Grille, a local favorite.
28 locals recommend
Skewers Mediterranean Grille
144 5th AveIndoor and outdoor dining right on 5th Ave; moderately priced Mediterranean Grille, a local favorite.
A new, multi-story restaurant and bar in the heart of "downtown" Eau Gallie, just across the Causeway. Tends to be more upscale, with prices to match. Nice ambiance, and good food overall.
27 locals recommend
Pineapples
1434 Pineapple AvenueA new, multi-story restaurant and bar in the heart of "downtown" Eau Gallie, just across the Causeway. Tends to be more upscale, with prices to match. Nice ambiance, and good food overall.
Great food, the place is just about what you'd expect. Burritos, tacos, plus ribs and other finger foods!
9 locals recommend
Robburritos
315 Ocean AveGreat food, the place is just about what you'd expect. Burritos, tacos, plus ribs and other finger foods!
A small rooftop restaurant as well as fresh grocery section. Great steaks and seafood. Djon's also has a high-end steak restaurant just up the road.
29 locals recommend
Djon's Village Market
249 5th AveA small rooftop restaurant as well as fresh grocery section. Great steaks and seafood. Djon's also has a high-end steak restaurant just up the road.
Upscale outdoor shopping center located in Viera, FL (25min drive.) Features many good restaurants, fun shops, movie theater, and outdoor fountain courtyard with live music on certain days. Suggested restaurants include Pizza Gallery, Bonefish Grill, Olive Tree (Mediterranean), 28 North Gastopub, and The Melting Pot.
74 locals recommend
The Avenue Viera
2261 Town Center AveUpscale outdoor shopping center located in Viera, FL (25min drive.) Features many good restaurants, fun shops, movie theater, and outdoor fountain courtyard with live music on certain days. Suggested restaurants include Pizza Gallery, Bonefish Grill, Olive Tree (Mediterranean), 28 North Gastopub, and The Melting Pot.
Fun and popular Irish Pub in Downtown Melbourne.
101 locals recommend
Meg O’Malleys Restaurant & Irish Pub
812 E New Haven AveFun and popular Irish Pub in Downtown Melbourne.
A local favorite with 6 locations across the county. Indoor and patio dining. Great hot dogs, wings, salads, and tuna bowls along with wine/beer and great key lime pie.
59 locals recommend
Longdoggers
890 N Miramar AveA local favorite with 6 locations across the county. Indoor and patio dining. Great hot dogs, wings, salads, and tuna bowls along with wine/beer and great key lime pie.
Green Turtle Market
855 E Eau Gallie BlvdA popular organic food store.
Best fish tacos in Brevard County! Don't miss this open-air bar/grill if you're in Cocoa Beach (25min drive.) They also have appetizers, pizza, wings. Swim suit and kid-friendly!
127 locals recommend
Sandbar Sports Grill
4301 Ocean Beach BlvdBest fish tacos in Brevard County! Don't miss this open-air bar/grill if you're in Cocoa Beach (25min drive.) They also have appetizers, pizza, wings. Swim suit and kid-friendly!
A huge menu of more hot-dogs than you could even think of. Good food at good prices. Several locations, closest is in old downtown Melbourne.
27 locals recommend
Mustard's Last Stand
415 E New Haven AveA huge menu of more hot-dogs than you could even think of. Good food at good prices. Several locations, closest is in old downtown Melbourne.
City/town information
Only an hour away.....the vacation kingdom of the world. Features Disney, Universal Studios, several waterparks (our favs Volcano Bay, Blizzard Bch), International Drive, Mall of Millenia, Crayola Experience, American Girl Doll Store, and so much more!
349 locals recommend
Orlando
Only an hour away.....the vacation kingdom of the world. Features Disney, Universal Studios, several waterparks (our favs Volcano Bay, Blizzard Bch), International Drive, Mall of Millenia, Crayola Experience, American Girl Doll Store, and so much more!
Only a 25 minute scenic drive up A1A, this place became famous in the 50's and 60's due to the Space program. Remains a nice , but somewhat touristy resort town today. Features a nice pier, beaches, restaurants, and the "world famous" Ron Jon Surf shop. Best fish tacos in the area are here (a little shack called the Sandbar.)
673 locals recommend
Cocoa Beach
Only a 25 minute scenic drive up A1A, this place became famous in the 50's and 60's due to the Space program. Remains a nice , but somewhat touristy resort town today. Features a nice pier, beaches, restaurants, and the "world famous" Ron Jon Surf shop. Best fish tacos in the area are here (a little shack called the Sandbar.)
Historic Downtown Melbourne is only 4 miles away, across the Melbourne Causeway (Rt 192.) This revitalized "downtown" features numerous bars, restaurants, and the new Hotel Melby, with a rooftop restaurant. Often hosts art shows and other events. Worth a look for a night out, even with the kids. Parking is available on the street but easier to find in the new parking garage.
38 locals recommend
Melbourne
Historic Downtown Melbourne is only 4 miles away, across the Melbourne Causeway (Rt 192.) This revitalized "downtown" features numerous bars, restaurants, and the new Hotel Melby, with a rooftop restaurant. Often hosts art shows and other events. Worth a look for a night out, even with the kids. Parking is available on the street but easier to find in the new parking garage.