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(cnr Ocean Ave & Riverside Dr, Melbourne)
Located in Melbourne's historic district, this family-friendly park features a large play-
ground, bocce and basketball courts and the nationally registered Melbourne Beach Pier
(1889). The latter extends into the fish-rich Indian River, making it a fantastic fishing spot.
Melbourne Beach
BEACH
(Ocean Park, Atlantic St, Melbourne)
Backed by
Ocean Park
with its boardwalk, gazebo and showers, Melbourne Beach, along
with its neighbour, Indialantic Beach (to the north), offers miles and miles of white, sandy
shoreline unspoilt by high-rise condos and commercialism. Pick up picnic essentials at the
Melbourne Beach Market
(
321-676-5225; 302 Ocean Ave;
8am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9am-7pm
Sun)
.
Honest John's Fish Camp
KAYAKING
( 321-727-2923;
www.honestjohnsfishcamp.com
; 750 Mullet Creek Rd, Melbourne Beach; kayaks per
hr/day $12/50, boats per half/full day $60/90; 6am-6pm Wed-Mon)
Rent kayaks and motor boats from this 1899 Florida Cracker homestead on the edge of In-
dian River. Set in an old citrus grove on Mullet Creek, it's a prime spot for fishing and
spotting manatees. The camp is 10 miles south of Melbourne Beach.
Bob's Bicycle Shop
BICYCLE RENTAL
( 321-725-2500;
http://bobsbicycles.com
; 113 5th Ave, Indialantic; per day/week $60/175;
9.30am-6pm Mon-Sat, 11am-3pm Sun)
Tool up with a super-cool Sun Cycle specially designed for riding on the beach.
Sleeping
Sea View Motel
MOTEL
(
321-723-0566;
www.seaviewmelbourne.com
; 4215 S Hwy A1A, Melbourne Beach; r & ste $125-195;
)
