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 waterfront 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
Sunset Catamaran Sail in Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Beach: Dolphin and Manatee Kayak or Paddle Tour
Thousand Islands Mangrove Tunnel Sunset Kayak Tour with Cocoa Kayaking!
Guided Kayak Tour with Manatee & Dolphin Sightings
Cocoa Beach 2 Hour Dolphin Sightseeing tour- public
Merritt Island: CraigCat Rental
Our pick of the best Lakeside Hotel Deals
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Melbourne Viera
Yes
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Melbourne / Palm Bay / I-95
all good
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Extended Stay America Premier Suites Melbourne I95
Yes the staff was very courteous and the room was clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hilton Melbourne, FL
Yes àll of what you said great
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Melbourne - Oceanfront by IHG
Room very comfortable, especially the bed! Unfortunately, visiting from Canada only to be warmer in Canada than Florida during my stay kinda sucked, as I didn't swim once. Great location for exploring all over the Atlantic coast. I recommend this hotel
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
Room was spotless and staff was friendly yet professional. Oceanside view was lovely and everything in the room was clean, fresh, inviting, ND relaxing. Only ding is that my room did not have a microwave for popping popcorn. lol
Reviewed on 2 Feb 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 Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden and Andretti Thrill Park.
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 Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden.
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 Paradise 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.
