Deborah's Guidebook
Beaches
There are many wonderful and beautiful beaches here each with its own characteristics. Here are two of the local favorites.
Paradise Beach has wonderful amenities and free parking. this beach is also one of the few beaches locally that has lifeguards year round. There's a very nice playground, covered pavilions, restrooms, and outdoor showers.
7 locals recommend
Howard E. Futch Memorial Park at Paradise Beach
2301 Florida A1AParadise Beach has wonderful amenities and free parking. this beach is also one of the few beaches locally that has lifeguards year round. There's a very nice playground, covered pavilions, restrooms, and outdoor showers.
Indiatlantic is the closest beach to my Peace Retreat. It is only 8 Miles away. There are restrooms and outdoor showers. shopping, restaurants, and the sea turtle preservation society are within walking distance. however, There is a charge for parking.
25 locals recommend
Indialantic
Indiatlantic is the closest beach to my Peace Retreat. It is only 8 Miles away. There are restrooms and outdoor showers. shopping, restaurants, and the sea turtle preservation society are within walking distance. however, There is a charge for parking.
A great place to splash in the waves or chill in the calm lagoon swimming area. Sebastian inlet State Park offers it all. You are likely to see manatees and dolphins and sea turtles! There is a per cart entrance fee.
170 locals recommend
Sebastian Inlet State Park
Sebastian Inlet State ParkA great place to splash in the waves or chill in the calm lagoon swimming area. Sebastian inlet State Park offers it all. You are likely to see manatees and dolphins and sea turtles! There is a per cart entrance fee.
Florida Wildlife and Adventure
Nature and paddling adventure at it's finest! Enjoy kayaking or learn how to use a stand up paddle board.Wiildlife you are likely to see include manatees, alligators, dolphins, and much more.
22 locals recommend
Paddling Paradise
4220 Dixie Hwy NENature and paddling adventure at it's finest! Enjoy kayaking or learn how to use a stand up paddle board.Wiildlife you are likely to see include manatees, alligators, dolphins, and much more.
Interact with animals, hop in a kayak, or do the Treetop Trek Adventure ropes course.
322 locals recommend
Brevard Zoo
8225 N Wickham RdInteract with animals, hop in a kayak, or do the Treetop Trek Adventure ropes course.
Have you ever wanted to see a sea turtle lay eggs? This is the most amazing adventure! make sure you phone the sea turtle preservation society or visit their website to schedule a turtle walk.
21 locals recommend
Sea Turtle Preservation Society
111 S Miramar AveHave you ever wanted to see a sea turtle lay eggs? This is the most amazing adventure! make sure you phone the sea turtle preservation society or visit their website to schedule a turtle walk.
Best hiking and nature trails in Brevard County. Explore the five basic habitat types found at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary: Oak scrub, mesic and hydric hammock, wet prairie, and pine flatwood.
40 locals recommend
Brevard County Enchanted Forest Sanctuary
444 Columbia BlvdBest hiking and nature trails in Brevard County. Explore the five basic habitat types found at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary: Oak scrub, mesic and hydric hammock, wet prairie, and pine flatwood.
Walk, bike, jog, do the fitness trail, have a picnic, visit the nature center, or just enjoy wildlife and nature. Wildlife you are likely to see include gopher tortoises, armadillos, alligators, turtles, fish, raccoons, and manatees.
59 locals recommend
Turkey Creek Sanctuary
1518 Port Malabar Blvd NEWalk, bike, jog, do the fitness trail, have a picnic, visit the nature center, or just enjoy wildlife and nature. Wildlife you are likely to see include gopher tortoises, armadillos, alligators, turtles, fish, raccoons, and manatees.
Lots to do- go carts, bumber boats, mini golf, rock climbing, rides, games, and so much more!
103 locals recommend
Andretti Thrill Park
3960 S Babcock StLots to do- go carts, bumber boats, mini golf, rock climbing, rides, games, and so much more!
Bass Pro Shops
750 Bass Pro Dr NESee live gators and ferrel hogs up close.
Camp Holly Airboat Rides
6901 US-192Have an airboat Angie on the historic St. John's River.
When humans with with nature the result is a wildlife rich ecosystem that benefits both humans and wildlife. These wetlands are a premiere birding destination and a great place to see alligator, deer, raccoons, and more.
8 locals recommend
Viera Wetlands
10001 N Wickham RdWhen humans with with nature the result is a wildlife rich ecosystem that benefits both humans and wildlife. These wetlands are a premiere birding destination and a great place to see alligator, deer, raccoons, and more.
140 acres of scrub forest on the Atlantic Coastal Ridge in Rockledge have been preserved as habitat for the endangered Florida scrub-jay. The scrub jays are quite friendly and you will spot several on this easy 1.1 mile trail
Helen and Allan Cruickshank Sanctuary
326 Barnes Blvd 140 acres of scrub forest on the Atlantic Coastal Ridge in Rockledge have been preserved as habitat for the endangered Florida scrub-jay. The scrub jays are quite friendly and you will spot several on this easy 1.1 mile trail
Sightseeing
Visit is the original world famous Ron Jon's, take surfing lessons, and explore Cocoa Beach.
346 locals recommend
Ron Jon Surf School
150 E Columbia LnVisit is the original world famous Ron Jon's, take surfing lessons, and explore Cocoa Beach.
See the rockets, launchpads, and even meet and greet astronauts! Hopefully your visit coincides with one of our many rocket launches.
361 locals recommend
NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Space Commerce WaySee the rockets, launchpads, and even meet and greet astronauts! Hopefully your visit coincides with one of our many rocket launches.
Downtown Melbourne
2004 Vernon PlQuaint boutiques, restaurants, and nightclubs
An all access park for children of all ages and abilities. Includes a splash park.
Space Coast Field Of Dreams
3053 Fell RoadAn all access park for children of all ages and abilities. Includes a splash park.
Food Scene
Local favorite for American Fare. Laid back atmosphere with a surfing vibe.
47 locals recommend
Long Doggers
350 W Cocoa Beach CausewayLocal favorite for American Fare. Laid back atmosphere with a surfing vibe.
Tequila Accent Mexican Kitchen & Bar
2725 Minton RoadMy favorite Mexican restaurant!
Hemingway's Tavern
1800 W Hibiscus BlvdGet a taste of Key West life.
Waterfront dining on the Eau Gallie River.
56 locals recommend
Frigate's Waterfront Bar & Grill - Melbourne
1120 N Harbor City BlvdWaterfront dining on the Eau Gallie River.
The Shack Seafood Restaurant
4845 Dixie Highway NortheastGood food, great views
Lazy Turtle RiverFront Grill & Tiki Bar
4445 Dixie Highway NortheastFood and a view
PizzaVola
4250 Minton RoadThis Italian food c close to the Peace Retreat
The best burgers in Brevard. One of Elon Musk's favorites. He sings by this Five Guys whenever he is in Brevard County!
Five Guys
225 Palm Pay Rd. NEThe best burgers in Brevard. One of Elon Musk's favorites. He sings by this Five Guys whenever he is in Brevard County!
If you've never eaten at a Brazilian steak house, this is a must. All you can eat meat, chicken, pork, salad, and sides.
6 locals recommend
Estampa Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
1700 W New Haven AveIf you've never eaten at a Brazilian steak house, this is a must. All you can eat meat, chicken, pork, salad, and sides.
Brusters Real Ice Cream
329 Malabar Rd24 ever changing flavors made fresh daily.