Make a self catering villa in Melbourne Beach, Florida your home away from home

Melbourne is situated on Florida’s Atlantic coast in a central location. It is close to Orlando for the theme parks, and an easy drive from the Kennedy Space Center, Daytona Beach to the north and Palm Beach to the south. This lovely laid back community has no high rise buildings to spoil the view of the perfect sandy beach. Enjoy golf, shopping and dining in this lovely Floridian community.

Things to do in Melbourne Beach, Florida

Casino Cruise - Take a one day casino cruise out of nearby Port Canaveral and get a taste of cruising. The sea is calm and blue and a great day can be enjoyed gambling once the ship is beyond the 3-mile limit. This distance was set when gambling in Florida was illegal, as it was just beyond the reach of cannon fire!

Ron Jon Surf Shop - This huge and colourful emporium sells everything for the surfing enthusiast and beach lover. Known as a ‘One of a Kind’ Mecca, more than 2 million visitors pass through this store every year. It has its own waterfall, an all-glass elevator and live entertainment. It is open 24/7 every day of the year.

Beach Fun - The beach is the best place to soak up the Florida sunshine. Your villa at Melbourne Beach is the perfect base for swimming, shell-collecting, walking in the waves, surfing and body boarding, fishing and watching the glorious sunsets.

Places to visit near Melbourne Beach, Florida

Most visitors to Melbourne Beach, Florida want to spend time in at least one of the theme parks in Orlando. There is Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Sea World and more, all located just 70 miles (110km) from your self catering villa. Orlando is also well known for its excellent shopping which can be found in the huge Florida Mall and at the Belz Outlet Mall.

Just over 44 miles (70km) from your Melbourne Beach villa is the Kennedy Space Centre at Cape Canaveral. Exhibitions, displays, an IMAX theatre and simulators all show the history of space exploration from this famous launch site. Check the website to see when the next shuttle launch is due and plan your visit accordingly.

Weather in Melbourne Beach, Florida

Melbourne Beach enjoys beautiful sunshine all year round with daytime highs from 21-33C (70-92F). The hottest and wettest months are August and September, when it can be humid with short heavy afternoon showers.

Flights to Melbourne Beach, Florida

The nearest airport to your self catering apartment in Melbourne Beach, Florida is Orlando International airport. It is a busy airport with daily flights from all over the world and is 68 miles (109km) away.