. all have free wifi, and some have sea views. there's a grass courtyard and a gazebo with ocean views. set on melbourne beach, this modest motel is within 5 minutes' drive of several restaurants and a grocery store and 14 miles from melbourne airport. the 1- and 2-bedroom suites are decorated with a nautical theme and have kitchens with minifridges, microwaves, stoves and coffeemakers plus separate living/dining areas Orlando International Airport 1 hr 26
Turkey Creek Sanctuary (28 min) 130-acre preserve with a boardwalk, jogging trails & a nature center housing exhibits & a gift shop. Coconut Point Park (4 min) Juan Ponce de León Landing (2 min) Historic shoreline park with interpretive signs & picnic pavilions in a remote setting. Downtown Melbourne (18 min) Andretti Thrill Park (24 min) Sprawling amusement park boasts go-kart tracks, ropes course, working train, laser tag & mini golf. Barrier Island Sanctuary (8 min) Turtles and sea turtles Mel Fisher's Treasures (33 min) Small museum of a well-known local treasure hunter, displaying gold objects found at shipwrecks. Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge (2 min) Refuge created to provide sea turtle habitat offering trails, beaches & guided turtle-viewing walks. Maritime Hammock Sanctuary (3 min) Melbourne Beach Pier (11 min) Beach and park Sebastian Inlet State Park (10 min) Park boasting salt-water fishing including mackerel, snook & bluefish plus surfing & scuba diving. Sebastian Inlet (12 min) Inlet known for surfing tournaments & fishing, plus other water activities & sunrise views. Liberty Bell Memorial Museum (20 min) Museum featuring a full-size replica of the Liberty Bell, plus American & military history exhibits. McLarty Treasure Museum (15 min) Goods salvaged from 1715 shipwreck of a Spanish fleet, plus video on the art of treasure hunting. Spessard Holland South Beach Park (6 min) Relaxed public beach featuring a sandy shore with lifeguards, restrooms with showers & free parking. |