Bowe Gardens Travel Guide
Melbourne

Visit Bowe Gardens
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 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.
Things to do

2 Hr Dolphin Melbourne, Merritt Island ,Cocoa Beach.1030 am

Cocoa Beach: Dolphin and Manatee Kayak or Paddle Tour

Kayak Tours and Rentals. Dolphins, Manatees, and Bioluminescence!

Sunset Catamaran Sail in Cocoa Beach

Brevard County Tours, dolphin and manatee tours in Palm Bay, FL

2 hour Dolphin Sightseeing Tour in Melbourne Florida
Top hotels in Bowe Gardens

Beachside Hotel & Suites Cocoa Beach - Port Canaveral
What a great hotel. We only stayed for one night, but the entire staff was really friendly. We would stay here again, no questions asked.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Radisson Resort at the Port
The room was very clean, but there is only service every 3 days. Which is weird. I requested a pool view king bed and the lady was happy to oblige. BUT, she didn’t bother to tell me that the view was completely obscured due to construction. That’s all fine and dandy to have construction, but at least ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral
Old, nasty and smells bad. Whole property needs to be completely remodeled. Rain flooded walkways. Staff unfriendly. Bathroom was dirty. Previous quests hair all over shower, UGHH. ....couldn't wait to checkout. PLUS..they have the nerve to charge a $15.00 "resort fee". What a joke. Do yourself a ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Melbourne Viera
Good
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

Cocoa Beach Suites
We were pleasantly surprised that our suite had two rooms, but the property is very dated. The carpet and furniture look ancient. There's not a single bench around the building. Parking is good, a bunch of restaurants within the walking distance
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bowe Gardens

Greentree Park
Though Greentree Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Melbourne Square Mall and The Maxwell C. King Center.

Autumn Woods
While Autumn Woods isn't home to many top sights, The Maxwell C. King Center and Melbourne Square Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Eau Gallie Arts District
While Eau Gallie Arts District may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Paradise Beach and Satellite Beach Beach.

Sunny Point
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sunny Point and surrounding area, you can visit Paradise Beach and Melbourne Square Mall.

Varnum Park
Though Varnum Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like The Maxwell C. King Center and Satellite Beach Beach.

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.
