Lakeside Travel Guide
Melbourne
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 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
Sunset Catamaran Sail in Cocoa Beach
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!
2 hour Dolphin Sightseeing Tour in Melbourne Florida
Brevard County Tours, dolphin and manatee tours in Palm Bay, FL
Top hotels in Lakeside
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Melbourne Viera
Everyone was nice the rooms were nice and clean, we couldn’t get our heat to work in the room but it’s was ok
Reviewed on 12 Feb 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
Great stay! Great staff
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Melbourne / Palm Bay / I-95
Excellent
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Extended Stay America Premier Suites Melbourne I95
Nice
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hilton Melbourne, FL
Staff were all super friendly and helpful The sliding door to our patio was messed up Everything else perfect
Reviewed on 10 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 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 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.
