Melbourne is a vibrant city on Florida’s Space Coast that boasts a lively arts scene, beautiful beaches, and a variety of outdoor activities. The city’s nightlife is highly underrated, from cozy local bars to lively music venues.

Foodies will delight in Melbourne’s diverse dining options, ranging from casual beachside eats to upscale dining experiences.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Melbourne, FL provides ample opportunities for beach picnics, nature walks, and water sports, ensuring a memorable visit for all.

Having called this part of the Sunshine State home for over a decade, I can’t wait to introduce you to all Melbourne has to offer!

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Space Coast Florida Travel Guide

I have spent months putting this Space Coast, Florida travel guide together, because as a local resident, I really want to showcase this…
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Lost Shirt Brewing Co. Review

Lost Shirt Brewing Co. is a small, but very popular brewery in Melbourne, Florida. It has a bit of a cult following by…
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Umami Sushi

There is no shortage of sushi restaurants in Brevard County and I continue to see new ones popping up everywhere. We tend to…
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Cedar’s Cafe

I have had a hard time finding Mediterranean restaurants in Florida, so I was very excited when I discovered Cedar’s Cafe. This unassuming…

The Nomad Cafe

For years I have lived in Melbourne and been meaning to go to The Nomad Cafe. This is a small unassuming location on…
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Intracoastal Brewing Company

Intracoastal Brewing Company is arguably the best Space Coast brewery. I can’t decide whether it or Playalinda Brewing Company is, but we do…
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Mustard’s Last Stand

Today I am spotlighting Mustard’s Last stand which is basically a Melbourne institution. This hot dog stand has at least 30 unique hot…
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Yoga at Intracoastal Brewing

I have yet to mention our favorite Brevard County brewery, Intracoastal Brewing Company. Over the past few years we’ve seen this place transform…
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Ocean 302

Andrew and I felt pretty lucky when Ocean 302 opened right down the street from us. Now we had a restaurant with all…

SUP Eco Adventure

For my birthday, Andrew surprised my with a Stand-Up Paddleboard tour! I have been paddleboarding many times and really enjoy the feeling of…

Spring Training Game

Andrew and I went to our last Nationals spring training game at the Space Coast Stadium. We are so sad they won’t be…

The Sun Shoppe Cafe

I tried another new local restaurant today. This time it was for lunch with a friend. We needed a break from the office…

Turtle Krawl 5K

I completed my first 5K today! I ran it in 28 minutes and 34 seconds and came in 6th for the 20-24 age…

Coasters Pub and Biergarten

  We tried a local favorite for lunch today. Coasters is known for its great beer selection and outdoor garden seating. We went…

The Melting Pot

For a date night, Andrew took me to the Melting Pot. I had never been before, but I love fondue, so I was…

La Crepe de France

We tried another new restaurant this weekend in downtown Melbourne. We were going to go back to Backwater for brunch, but the place…