🌴 Things to Do in Indialantic, Melbourne Beach & Melbourne, FL
When you stay at The Florida Havens, you’re not just near world-famous destinations — you’re surrounded by some of the Space Coast’s most charming local attractions.
From walkable beachside communities and scenic oceanfront parks to riverfront dining and historic downtown streets, Indialantic, Melbourne Beach, and Melbourne each offer their own unique personality.
Whether you’re looking for laid-back coastal vibes, outdoor adventure, or local dining favorites, you’ll find plenty to explore just minutes from your stay.
🌆 Historic Downtown Melbourne (Approx. 10 Minutes)
Spend an evening exploring Historic Downtown Melbourne along New Haven Avenue, home to locally owned restaurants, boutiques, wine bars, breweries, and live music venues.
It’s the perfect place for dinner after the beach or a relaxed night out during your stay.
👉 Discover Historic Downtown Melbourne:
🎨 Eau Gallie Arts District (EGAD) (Approx. 10–15 Minutes)
Looking for local culture and creativity? The Eau Gallie Arts District (EGAD) is Melbourne’s vibrant arts hub, filled with galleries, murals, boutique shops, breweries, and live events.
Stroll colorful streets, browse local art studios, and enjoy monthly art walks and community festivals.
👉 Explore the Eau Gallie Arts District:
🥕 Downtown Melbourne Farmers Market (Seasonal)
Visiting on a weekend? The Downtown Melbourne Farmers Market at Riverview Park features local produce, baked goods, food trucks, handmade items, and live music.
Overlooking the Indian River Lagoon, it’s a charming way to spend a Saturday morning.
👉 Learn more about the Farmers Market:
🎭 Henegar Center for the Arts (Downtown Melbourne)
Catch a live performance at the historic Henegar Center for the Arts, offering Broadway-style productions, concerts, youth theater, and community events throughout the year.
It’s a cultural gem just minutes from the beach.
👉 View upcoming performances:
🐢 Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge (Sea Turtle Nesting)
One of the most special features of staying in Melbourne Beach is proximity to the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge — one of the most important sea turtle nesting habitats in the Western Hemisphere.
From May through October, thousands of sea turtles come ashore to nest along these protected beaches. Guests staying at The Florida Havens often witness nesting activity or hatchlings making their way to the ocean (with proper guidelines and respect for wildlife).
It’s a rare and unforgettable natural experience that makes The Florida Havens truly unique.
👉 Learn more about Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge:
⛳ Spessard Holland Golf Course (Melbourne Beach – Oceanfront)
Want to golf with ocean views? Spessard Holland Golf Course is a scenic 18-hole public course located directly along the Atlantic Ocean in Melbourne Beach.
Enjoy coastal breezes, challenging fairways, and one of the most picturesque golf settings on Florida’s Space Coast.
👉 View Spessard Holland Golf Course:
🏡 Why Stay at The Florida Havens?
✔️ Steps from uncrowded Melbourne Beach shoreline
✔️ Minutes to Downtown Melbourne, EGAD & riverfront dining
✔️ Close to golf, arts, farmers markets & live theater
✔️ Peaceful coastal neighborhoods away from heavy tourism traffic
✔️ Spacious homes perfect for families, couples & extended stays
Few places offer the ability to spend the morning watching sea turtles along a protected shoreline, the afternoon browsing art galleries or golfing by the ocean, and the evening enjoying live theater or dinner downtown.
That’s the beauty of staying on Florida’s Space Coast — relaxed beach living with culture, recreation, and charm just minutes away.