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The Experience
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THINGS TO DO IN MELBOURNE BEACH, FL

The Good Times Roll
with the Tides

Things to do in Melbourne Beach, FL start with where you stand. At this Space Coast boutique hotel, mornings begin in the surf, afternoons drift between bike rides and quiet coastline, and evenings arrive with rocket launches tracing the sky. At Melbourne Beach Resort & Surf Club, the rhythm is already in motion.

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Surf Club

It’s in our name, so you know we’ll take it seriously. This is the perfect place to learn to surf, perfect your skills, and connect with fellow surfers. Surf rentals are available for $75 (half day) or $150 (full day). Surf lessons are available for $75 per hour. If you use our surfboard for lessons, we’ll waive the rental fee!

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WHAT FINDS YOU NEARBY

Sebastian Inlet & Beyond

Drive south to Sebastian Inlet State Park, where the Atlantic meets the Indian River Lagoon. In this rare, untouched pocket of the coast, you can fish from the jetty, watch manatees drift through the mangroves, or witness one of the world’s most significant sea turtle nesting habits.

WHAT FINDS YOU NEARBY

Savor by the Coast

Leave the car parked. Coastal cafés, fresh seafood spots, and relaxed neighborhood kitchens are all within easy reach on foot or by bike. Start with a waterfront lunch, linger over dinner at a local favorite, or follow the scent of something just-caught.

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Kennedy Space Center

Just forty-five minutes away, rockets still rise from the same coastline that once launched Apollo. Spend the day face-to-face with American space history, then return to the quiet rhythm of the Atlantic by evening. Few places offer both.

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Sea Turtle Conservation

Melbourne Beach sits within one of the most active sea turtle nesting regions in the country. Through local conservation efforts, nests are protected, habitats are monitored, and, in season, guests may quietly observe this ancient ritual along the shore.

Curated Happenings

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