The Melbourne Area on Florida’s Central Atlantic Coast is a veritable wonderland of outdoor activities and opportunities for adventure. Stay in a Melbourne vacation rental on your next trip to the area and enjoy all the amazing attractions and breathtaking sights this region has to offer.
While strolling the streets of the two old downtown areas and stopping by a few of the unique boutiques and shops could certainly fill a day, guests of Melbourne vacation rentals can also head to the historic Old Eau Gallie district and visit the Brevard Museum of Arts and Science. Representing a variety of styles, media, and periods, the museum features works by internationally and nationally recognized artists as well as Florida natives.
As one of the main attractions in the area, guests of Melbourne cottage rentals should be sure to visit the always exciting Brevard Zoo. With over 550 animals representing North America, South America, Australia and Africa, visitors will certainly appreciate the diverse selection and the numerous opportunities to get up close and personal with the animals. And afterwards, guests can head to the nearby Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Cape Canaveral, which is located only 25 minutes away.
The fishermen in your family will certainly want to add Sebastian Inlet State Park to their itinerary since it is considered the premier saltwater fishing spot on the east coast. Guests of Melbourne Beach vacation rentals can reel in snook, bluefish, redfish, and Spanish mackerel while the rest of the family lounges under the warm Florida sun on the three miles of beautiful soft sand beaches. Other popular water activities at the beach include swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, and shelling while kayaking and canoeing are favorite pastimes in the Indian River Lagoon for an all-around adventurous day.
Visitors of Melbourne Beach condo rentals can also check out the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge and participate in the sea turtle watch program. After learning about Florida's sea turtles and their nesting habits, guests are given the opportunity to walk the shore and view a Loggerhead turtle nesting on the beach.
Guests of Indiatlantic vacation rentals can enjoy the pristine Canova Beach for an afternoon of swimming, body surfing, and sunbathing on the soft sand. Those closer to the heart of town, however, can spend the day at James Nance Park and afterwards, walk to any of the nearby restaurants and watering holes for the perfect cap to a relaxing day.
A vacation in the Melbourne area can be filled to the brim with numerous outdoor adventures and plenty of relaxation on the soft sandy beaches that line the shores of the Atlantic. Begin your search for the perfect Melbourne or Melbourne Beach vacation rental today and experience the getaway vacation you have always imagined.
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