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We are 3.5 miles away, if you are able to use the Melbourne Airport. It is small, but very convenient. Also, Sunwing Airlines direct flights from Canada.
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Melbourne Orlando International Airport
1 Air Terminal PkwyWe are 3.5 miles away, if you are able to use the Melbourne Airport. It is small, but very convenient. Also, Sunwing Airlines direct flights from Canada.
I-Orlando International Airport
62 miles, about 1 hour 10 min.
Orlando Sanford International Airport
1200 Red Cleveland Blvd76 miles, about 1 hr 28 min
Sightseeing
Closest beach, 2.5 miles away, with good restaurants nearby.
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James H. Nance Park - Indialantic Beach
201 N Miramar AveClosest beach, 2.5 miles away, with good restaurants nearby.
.5 mi., South on Riverview Drive. Information and great map of Indian Harbor Lagoon.
Marine Resources Council Lagoon Learning Center
3275 Dixie Hwy NE.5 mi., South on Riverview Drive. Information and great map of Indian Harbor Lagoon.
Great local zoo. Ziplining available. I love the giraffe feeding area.
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Brevard Zoo
8225 N Wickham RdGreat local zoo. Ziplining available. I love the giraffe feeding area.
Great trails. I avoid mid day heat here. Bring water. Ranger lead tours 1st & 3rd Sundays, 10-11 am.
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Turkey Creek Sanctuary
1518 Port Malabar Blvd NEGreat trails. I avoid mid day heat here. Bring water. Ranger lead tours 1st & 3rd Sundays, 10-11 am.
Florida educators are free. Great place to spend a full day.
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NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Space Commerce WayFlorida educators are free. Great place to spend a full day.
Good place for kayaks and paddle boards. The Marina across the bridge is even cheaper, though.
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Paddling Paradise
4220 Dixie Hwy NEGood place for kayaks and paddle boards. The Marina across the bridge is even cheaper, though.
Riverview Park
2301-2499 Irwin StHalf mile walk North on Riverview Drive. Playround.
Brightline Cruises
Great way to see the Indian River! Dinner Sunset Cruise is recommended.
if yiu love birds, this place has guaranteed scrub jays that love to land on you. wear blue to attract. Then stop at Palm Shore Bistro for a great meal.
Helen and Allan Cruickshank Sanctuary
326 Barnes Blvdif yiu love birds, this place has guaranteed scrub jays that love to land on you. wear blue to attract. Then stop at Palm Shore Bistro for a great meal.
Food Scene
waterfront restaurant with beach seating area kids will love. Music out back.
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Squid Lips
1477 Pineapple Avewaterfront restaurant with beach seating area kids will love. Music out back.
Fresh fruit libations inside or out. Great bands Fridays and Saturdays.
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Mainstreet Pub
705 E New Haven AveFresh fruit libations inside or out. Great bands Fridays and Saturdays.
Love their poutin with brisket. Can't beet a local brewery.
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Hell 'n Blazes Brewing Company
1002 E New Haven AveLove their poutin with brisket. Can't beet a local brewery.
Sand on the Beach
1005 Atlantic StGreat for breakfast or ... Right on the beach.
Great casual, bathing suit attire recommended. Right by beach.
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The Original Bizzarro Famous New York Pizza
4 Wave Crest AveGreat casual, bathing suit attire recommended. Right by beach.
Yellow Dog Cafe
905 US-1Fine food and drink on the water.
Every Saturday in Winter . Summer 1st and 3rd Saturdays. Fresh market, crafts, food. Nice to walk to.
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Downtown Melbourne Farmer's Market
2301 Irwin StEvery Saturday in Winter . Summer 1st and 3rd Saturdays. Fresh market, crafts, food. Nice to walk to.
personal favorite, food, drinks and live music.
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Meg O’Malleys Restaurant & Irish Pub
812 E New Haven Avepersonal favorite, food, drinks and live music.
Longdoggers
890 N Miramar AveFun food and drinks, after the beach.
Local's fave ice cream joint. peanut-butter soft serve dipped cone. Mmm.
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Del's Freez
402 N Harbor City BlvdLocal's fave ice cream joint. peanut-butter soft serve dipped cone. Mmm.
Kitchen open til 9:30 pm! Love the murals and food.
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MANGETSU SUSHI BAR & KOREAN BBQ LLC
841 E New Haven AveKitchen open til 9:30 pm! Love the murals and food.
LOTS of beer choices and casual food choices. ❤️ lobster roll. Great view on upper deck for moonrise, rocket launches, etc..
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The Mansion
1218 E New Haven AveLOTS of beer choices and casual food choices. ❤️ lobster roll. Great view on upper deck for moonrise, rocket launches, etc..
Great breakfast joint. My favorite is Okechobee Icecream (not dessert) Also kids will enjoy making their own rainbow pancakes at the table.
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Backwater
1904 Municipal LnGreat breakfast joint. My favorite is Okechobee Icecream (not dessert) Also kids will enjoy making their own rainbow pancakes at the table.
Walkable, local favorite for blue crabs, gumbo, grits with shrimp. My favorite is crab cakes. Bruce will treat you right.
Coastal Crab Company
2911 South Harbor City BoulevardWalkable, local favorite for blue crabs, gumbo, grits with shrimp. My favorite is crab cakes. Bruce will treat you right.
Excellent dining near in the Harbor. Great place for scenic view. In or out. Early Evening Dinner special and Happy Hour are popular.
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Chart House
2250 Front StExcellent dining near in the Harbor. Great place for scenic view. In or out. Early Evening Dinner special and Happy Hour are popular.
Casual upscale waterside restaurant and bar on Eau Gallie Creek.
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Frigate's Waterfront Bar & Grill - Melbourne
1120 N Harbor City BlvdCasual upscale waterside restaurant and bar on Eau Gallie Creek.
Best new restaurant. Great food, only place with Hog Fish Snapper on the menu, outside of the Florida Keys. Grouper available on regular menu!
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Pineapples
1434 Pineapple AvenueBest new restaurant. Great food, only place with Hog Fish Snapper on the menu, outside of the Florida Keys. Grouper available on regular menu!
Bombay Curry
101 West Florida AvenueClose by and great for takeout.
Nearby local hangout, .8 mi. Great drinks and food. Coldest beer in town.
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Ichabod's Dockside Bar & Grill
2210 Front StNearby local hangout, .8 mi. Great drinks and food. Coldest beer in town.
The Shack Seafood Restaurant
4845 Dixie Highway NortheastAnna’s Vegan Plate
3200 Dixie Highway NortheastVery close vegan thai restaurant.
Coastal Crab Company
Bruce is the best for local seafood. love their crab cakes.
Local's ❤️. Everything is good. Love stopping after a scrub jay visit at Helen & Allan Cruikshank Preserve.
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Palm Shores Bistro
5060 US-1Local's ❤️. Everything is good. Love stopping after a scrub jay visit at Helen & Allan Cruikshank Preserve.
Alligator Reef Club
New place with great outdoor ambiance, food and coctails.
Entertainment
Privately owned movie theater, that has several restaurants alongside.
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Premiere Theaters
1800 W Hibiscus BlvdPrivately owned movie theater, that has several restaurants alongside.
Henegar Center For the Arts
625 E New Haven AveLive theater.
Walt Disney World Resort
81 miles, approximately 83 minutes.
Popular sports complex 30 minutes North, about 19 miles away.
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Space Coast Stadium
5800 Stadium PkwyPopular sports complex 30 minutes North, about 19 miles away.
Route 7 Adrenaline Warehouse
1 AAR WayNeighborhoods
Short walk to downtown. Lots of restaurants, shopping and live entertainment abounds. NO CHAIN STORES!
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Downtown Melbourne
2004 Vernon PlShort walk to downtown. Lots of restaurants, shopping and live entertainment abounds. NO CHAIN STORES!
Another happening downtown. 5 miles or 10 minute drive from River Cove Cottage.
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Eau Gallie Arts District
540 Guava AveAnother happening downtown. 5 miles or 10 minute drive from River Cove Cottage.
Original fishing town and still is. 20 miles South on US 1. Be sure turn left on N. Indian River Drive for a scenic drive after crossing the San Sabastian River. Try Mo-Bay's Grill, and stop at Fisherman's Landing. Mel Fisher's museum is there as well as Capt Hiram's and Earl's Hideaway for live music.
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Sebastian
Original fishing town and still is. 20 miles South on US 1. Be sure turn left on N. Indian River Drive for a scenic drive after crossing the San Sabastian River. Try Mo-Bay's Grill, and stop at Fisherman's Landing. Mel Fisher's museum is there as well as Capt Hiram's and Earl's Hideaway for live music.
Cute historic downtown with great shops, Riverside Park, restaurants and beautiful old live theater 30 miles North on US 1. Right on the Indian River.
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Isithuthi saseCocoa Village Association
600 Florida AveCute historic downtown with great shops, Riverside Park, restaurants and beautiful old live theater 30 miles North on US 1. Right on the Indian River.
Beach restaurants, shops, bars right on the beach. 30 minute drive North on A1A.
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Cocoa Beach Thai & Sushi
24 N Orlando AveBeach restaurants, shops, bars right on the beach. 30 minute drive North on A1A.
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Sea Turtle Nesting Season
May to Oct if you are at beach, sunset and later, you might get lucky. Watch but, do NOT disturb.
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Cereus Cactus blooms
There are some unimpressive cactus, like plants growing up sable palms in the yard and around the city. if you are here in summer and are out past sunset, look for the blooms. They only last one night, but are quite impressive.
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Bioluminescence in the Indian River Lagoon
Summertime kayaking at night, best with no moon. Every movement causes water to light up with plankton that glow.