Melbourne Travel Guide

Melbourne is an easy-going city in the Sunshine State best-known for its beautiful sandy beaches. Sit back and relax on the golden sand or find your adrenaline fix on the waves -- Melbourne is a popular surfer’s paradise. Melbourne is on the Indian River Lagoon, as well as the Space Coast, and if you're lucky, you can even see spacecraft launches from Cape Canaveral. Other fun activities in Melbourne include golfing, and art and cultural festivals.

Things to Do in Melbourne

A favorite spot for vacationers is Sebastian Inlet State Park. Here, you'll find glorious beaches waiting to be explored. The park is a popular place for surfers to ride the wave, as well as for families and couples that want to laze around on the sand. You can spot sea turtles and enjoy water sports, kayaking and snorkelling. For a bite to eat and some shopping, head to Historic Downtown Melbourne. Melbourne Square is an indoor shopping mall that is the biggest in the county, with all the stores you could possibly need to follow the latest fashions. Another top attraction in Melbourne is Brevard Zoo. The zoo has over 880 animals from all over the world and visitors can explore their habitats, by foot, kayak, or zip line. You can even feed a giraffe or touch a rhino!

Best Time to Visit Melbourne

The hottest temperatures in Melbourne are during the summer months, which attracts a lot of visitors. It can also be humid, so spring is another option for an enjoyable vacation.