Things to Do

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Beach & Outdoor                                         Rocket Launch Schedule

Brevard Parks and Recreation

Sea Turtle Watching

Turkey Creek Sanctuary -  Improved boardwalk through Florida nature.  The Sanctuary is home to many species of native Florida wildlife, such as manatees, alligators, gopher tortoises, bobcats, and many species of birds.

Visit Space Coast (tourism website)

Airboat Rides - Camp Holly

Airboat Rides - Airboat Eco-Tours

Space Coast Paddlers (Kayaking Club)

Space Coast Paddling

Florida Paddling Trails Association - Kayaking

Honest John's Fish Camp (Fishing, Kayaking, Boat Rentals)

Space Coast Birding - Bird watching

Space Coast Hiking - Hiking Trails all over the Space Coast Area

Canaveral National Seashore - Canaveral National Seashore is a national park located near Titusville, Florida.  The park contains 58,000 acres of barrier island, open lagoon, coastal hammock, pine flatwoods and offshore waters along the east central coast of Florida.   It represents an excellent example of a relatively stable barrier beach backed by a productive lagoon system.  

The park's 24 miles of undeveloped beach is the longest such stretch on the east coast of Florida.  Mosquito Lagoon, which comprises over two-thirds of the park, is designated an Outstanding Florida Water and as a part of the 155-mile long Indian River Lagoon (IRL), an Estuary of National Significance.

Tennis

The Kiwi Tennis Club - Brand new upscale tennis facility

Free city tennis courts (City of Melbourne, Fee Avenue Courts)

Yacht Clubs & Sailing

 East Coast Sailing Assn   Melbourne Yacht Club    Eau Gallie Yacht Club

 Marinas in Melbourne

WindSurfing

Calema Windsurfing School

Scuba Diving

Hatts Dive Shop (PADI 5-Star Facility, 1 block away)

Dixie Divers (Palm Bay)

Dive in West Palm Beach (~2 hr drive)

Cycling

Space Coast Freewheelers

Bob's Bicycle Shop - Service, sales, and rentals of bikes in Indialantic

Rock Climbing

On The Edge Rock Climbing Gym

The Local Arts Scene

The King Center for Performing Arts - On BCC Campus, in North Melbourne

The Henegar Center for the Arts - Downtown Melbourne

Melbourne Civic Theater - Downtown Melbourne

Melbourne Art Festival - Wickham Park, acclaimed Art Festival held every year in late April

Eau Gallie Arts District

Books, Classes & Educational Activities

Florida Institute of Technology

University of Central Florida in Brevard

Brevard County Library System

Eastern Florida State College

Keiser University

The Brevard Zoo

Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science

Food and Entertainment

Local "Singles" Scene

Downtown Melbourne Events

Andretti Thrill Park - The park offers a variety of attractions including mini golf, a ropes course, a climbing wall, laser tag, arcade games and several rides. There are five different go-kart tracks, so everyone can experience the thrill of Andretti racing.

Space Coast Ice Complex - The Iceplex offers public skating, freestyle sessions, figure skating instruction, USFSA learn-to-skate programs, introduction to hockey, youth hockey, adult hockey, birthday parties, group rates and private rentals. 

Melbourne Farmer's Market (walking distance)

Movies
There are 5 movie theaters within 10 miles of the beaches  Showtimes
(use 32901 for Zip)
Cinema World (stadium seating) - Melbourne 4345 W. New Haven Ave.  by I95 - (321) 723-5211
Premier Oaks Stadium 10 Cinema - Melbourne by Mall (321) 953-3200
Roxy 10 Regal Cinema, Palm Bay Rd., W. of Babcock St., Palm Bay (321) 722-0770
Satellite Beach Cinemas - Stadium Seating - Atlantic Plaza - (321) 777-3778
Metro Cinema Caf� - W. Melbourne  (321) 727-0170

Shopping

Melbourne Square Mall is only 10 minutes from beaches.

Downtown Melbourne has numerous quaint shops.

Downtown Eau Gallie has more quaint shops

Wal-Mart has 4-5 locations, one is on the beach in Indian Harbour Beach

There is a huge 'Renningers Flea Market' on the west side of town.

The downtown areas of Eau Gallie and Cocoa Village also have nice shopping areas good for browsing.

Sightseeing

Cruise Lines operating from Port Canaveral

Kennedy Space Center

Orlando Attractions

Walt Disney World, Epcot, & Animal Kingdom

Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure

Sea World                     VCO