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 seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its local chocolate shops.
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
Sunset Catamaran Sail in Cocoa Beach
Thousand Islands Mangrove Tunnel Sunset Kayak Tour with Cocoa Kayaking!
Thousand Islands Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Tour with Cocoa Kayaking!
Indian River Clear Bottom Kayak or Paddleboarding Manatee and Dolphin Tour
Guided Kayak Tour with Manatee & Dolphin Sightings
Our pick of the best Lakeside Hotel Deals
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Melbourne Viera
Yes nice people!!
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Melbourne - Oceanfront by IHG
Beautiful beach. Nice to have the tiki bar resturant on site. Music was a lil loud the one night only as there was a wedding they had cocktail hour right under our room. There was also a tent set up so that took up chunk of property. Close to restaurants bars etc. A little deceiving about the chairs ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Hilton Melbourne, FL
Shower had issues with drain. Closet door was broken and would not open.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Extended Stay America Premier Suites Melbourne I95
clean and good value
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
Staff was friendly & helpful. From front desk, waitresses at restaurant in hotel, to cleaning staff. The premises are beautiful. The room was clean throughout and bed very comfortable. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
This was our third stay at the DoubleTree Melbourne. We returned because we like the beds and the location, and because we’ve had good experiences at other DoubleTree hotels. Unfortunately, this one has been by far the worst. The main issue was the front desk. We had reserved a first-floor room with ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 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 Melbourne Square Mall.
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 Harbor Marina and Melbourne Square Mall.
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 Brunswick Harbor Lanes and Melbourne Square Mall.
