Lakeside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Florida Institute of Technology
Enjoy the student vibe at Florida Institute of Technology as part of your travels around Melbourne. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Brevard Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who call Brevard Zoo home during your travels in Melbourne. Discover the breathtaking sunrises in this family-friendly area or enjoy its surfing spots.
Melbourne Square Mall
During your visit to Melbourne, you can enjoy retail therapy at Melbourne Square Mall. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden
Built around a tropical hammock and stream, this peaceful, landscaped natural realm in Melbourne is a lush getaway from the sandy beaches of Florida.
USSSA Space Coast Complex
Catch an event at USSSA Space Coast Complex and enjoy other activities in Melbourne such as surfing.Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
The Avenue Viera
You can enjoy retail therapy at The Avenue Viera during your visit to Melbourne. Discover the breathtaking sunrises in this family-friendly area or enjoy its surfing spots.
Activities
Cocoa Beach: Dolphin and Manatee Kayak or Paddle Tour
Cocoa Beach/Merritt Island:Bioluminescent kayak tour
2 Hour Tiki Dolphin Sightseeing Tour in Cocoa Beach
Guided Kayak Tour with Manatee & Dolphin Sightings
Cocoa Beach Dolphin and Wildlife Eco Activity
Our pick of the best Lakeside Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Melbourne - Oceanfront by IHG
"Everything was great when I arrived I was attended by an aunt a nice and very friendly girl the spectacular place thank you I will be back"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
"Close to the beach. The pool was great. Staff were friendly"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hilton Melbourne, FL
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Melbourne Viera
"Elavator was broke. Had a room for (2) and provided us with a twin bed because all the King size were on higher floors. My husband could not take the stairs. Hotel had a bad odor. Carpet stains in hallway. Very disappointing!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
"Clean room and delicious cookie"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Extended Stay America Premier Suites Melbourne I95
"Nice people , clean and reasonable"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lakeside
Forest Creek
Though Forest Creek may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Melbourne Square Mall and Indialantic Beach.
Historic Downtown Melbourne
Though Historic Downtown Melbourne may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Melbourne Harbor Marina and Melbourne Square Mall.
Westbrooke
While there might not be top attractions in Westbrooke, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Melbourne Square Mall and Max K. Rodes Park.
Indian River Bluff
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indian River Bluff and surrounding area, you can visit Melbourne Square Mall and Indian Harbor Beach Beach.
Melbourne Estates
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Melbourne Estates and surrounding area, you can visit Melbourne Square Mall and Max K. Rodes Park.
Greentree Park
Though Greentree Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bowlero Melbourne and Melbourne Square Mall.
