I was passing through Melbourne Beach when I noticed this building with a historic marker. The…read moremarker is part of the Historical Marker Program, one of the Division of Historical Resources' most popular and valued public history programs. The markers raise awareness of Florida's cultural history while enhancing the enjoyment of historic sites for residents and tourists. The blue historic markers tell the stories of the people and places that were important to Florida's history and they can be found in front of schools, forts, roads, battlefields, cemeteries, churches, historic districts, archaeological sites, and buildings like this one. Historic marker F-640 was installed in 2008 by the Brevard County Historical Commission The Brevard County Tourist Development Council and the Florida Department of State. This building was built in 1908 in what is now Ryckman Park. It faced the Indian River Lagoon and held offices of the Melbourne Beach Improvement Company where Capt. Rufus Beaujean, Donald Beaujean, and Lawrence Ryckman planed the pier, lot sites, roads, and a railway. Eventually, the building became the Melbourne Beach Town Hall and Post Office. In 1953, a new town hall was built. This building was floated down the Indian River to this area. It became the Williams Building when it was used for meetings and classes and managed by Mr. and Mrs. Williams. When the Spessard Holland Golf Course was built, the building was moved to the point of land between Oak Street and Highway A1A where it continued to be a community center. In 2001, the building was scheduled for demolition. Two citizens stepped forward to save it and the community rallied behind them. In May 2007 the building opened as a history center. The museum is free and open on Saturdays. It has displays about history of the area, Ais Indians, Spanish shipwrecks, and the development of Melbourne Beach.

The Melbourne Beach Pier is steeped in history. Located in Ryckman Park, the pier was built between…read more1888 and 1889 by the Indian River and Atlantic Railway Company. It was constructed from wood planks and pilings as was common in the late 1800's. The pier is the oldest known example of such piers on the Indian River. After the pier was built it served as a crucial transportation link moving tourists, residents, freight, and mail between the mainland and the barrier island. A railroad was laid from the ferry landing on the dock and across the barrier island 7/10 of a mile to the ocean beach. This provided access to the Atlantic Ocean by a pushcart and later by a motorized car. A ferry service was operated by the Beaujean family between 1889 and 1923. The railroad provided access to the island and excursion boats from the mainland communities brought winter tourists to dock at the pier. The community's first post office was located at the east end of the pier and provided the daily mail service in 1894. The building of the toll bridge between Melbourne and Indialantic in 1921 ended the pier's importance for island access. On April 12, 1984, the pier was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. In 1985 a restoration project supported by local citizens and state programs helped to preserve this iconic Melbourne Beach structure. Today the pier offers a panoramic view of the Indian River and is ideal for fishing, relaxation, and sunset strolls. I enjoyed my walk back in time down this historic pier, and best of all unlike many piers there is no charge to enjoy it.

Located in a really beautiful community, really clean, sunrise and sunset are beautiful and Ocean…read moreAvenue is right at opposite end of the street to surf or just go to the beach. Parking is free all around until 8:00 AM, but plenty of spaces and pay stations where you can pay with card. If you're taking a kid or anyone fishing for the first time and you want to GUARANTEE a bite, go to Black Dog Bait and Tackle like 5 minutes away, get one or two dozen live shrimp with a bubbler bucket and cast off any corner of this pier. I will say that the only thing that bit was catfish NONSTOP. They put up a fun fight and they come in all sizes and they rarely swallow the hook, but once you catch a couple, I suggest going to the beach or finishing up your bait at Geiger Point at Kiwani's Park. You'll have a better shot of catching some little snappers and drums (which you can't keep any size in this area). Super beautiful spot though for a kid's first time out.

Loved this beach! Clean, lifeguards, restrooms. And showers. Also has a food truck at the entrance…read moreof the beach!

Nice clean family oriented park located next to the beach. The park has a nice big parking lot. It…read moreis also not a crowded place. I like how clean this place is. The park has showers outside. There is also clean bathrooms. I also saw a kids playground the playground is not covered and it is hot here. It is a nice kept playground. I saw pavilions and grills. There are also chairs and tables. The park has a lunch truck and boy does it smell good. The cheesesteak is advertised as a really good choice to considered. This little lunch truck had a big menu. It has tables and chairs for sitting. The beach behind the park is nice and clean. There is a lifeguard on duty. I was really happy about that. The beach is nice. You can bring cookers and food there, no pets.

The Melbourne Chamber Music Society hosts incredible chamber music concerts at St Marks …read more I've never been to services at the church, so I cant comment on that. This lovely church graciously lends its home to the breathtaking, intimate performances of some of the finest musicians in the world, including the Vienna Piano Trio, the Guarneri String Quartet , and the Parker String Quartet, for just a few examples from the 2008- 2009 season.. The Melbourne Chamber Music Society, a non profit organization, books performances by world renowned classical musicians who are happy to stop by on their way to gigs in New York or Miami, and play for an appreciative audience in this very warm and cozy setting. And they play at greatly reduced prices, compared to the big cities! The 'stage' is near the center of the acoustically ideal and very attractive sanctuary, and many seats are so close to the musicians that you can actually read the music on the page along with the performers! If you love classical music, or are curious about what fine music sounds like "up close and personal" you should make it a point to experience one of these shows. Its the best entertainment deal in Brevard, I guarantee it! Be sure to check the Society's website for performers, dates and times. http://www.melbournechambermusicsociety.com/index.php

There is a lot of potential for this theater. It's in a great location and they have wonderful raw…read moretalent, but lack in their theatrics, stage design, and props. However, it's a smaller stage compared to the other theaters in the area and very limited seating (currently 30-40 or so). So, with COVID and all it's tough to manage and I give them props for pushing through. They recently had a play of Christmas Carol featuring only four actors that did a phenomenal job with very little. It was all about the dialogue and using your imagination and they did an outstanding job at bringing the story to life! Looking forward to seeing this theater grow and develop further!

This is such a gem! I love all the plays here. The theater is super cute and intimate. The setting…read morelets you sit up close to the play and feel immersed in the experience. Love all the staff and actors/actresses as well. I have so much fun every time I go here

Great coffee shop in Melbourne! It's very spacious inside with a full food & drink menu. I was just…read morelooking for a little afternoon pick-me-up, so I got their seasonal iced Amethyst Matcha which is a atcha with lavender and white chocolate, topped with a touch of ube. It was very tasty & refreshing--just what I needed. My husband got the mushroom cloud coffee and loved his drink as well. I also enjoyed browsing through the little vintage shop that's popped up inside. So many good finds!

I stop in there when I'm down that way in Melbourne , usually when I'm heading home from an…read moreappointment! The staff is friendly and will answer questions that you have about the special coffees, teas, pastries, or their merchandise ( after all, they roast coffee beans and sell coffee in bags there!!)! I've been pleased with whatever drink that I've got from them so far! Try the monthly specials, you'll be pleased!! Ambience... coffee shop! Staff are great! Noise, not too bad at all! Parking... tiny lot in front and in back! Parking is at a premium!!

Karen's Kayaks My only disappointment about Karen's Kayaks…read moreis that I didn't find it sooner. We've been visiting Satellite Beach for more than a decade and I never thought to look up Kayak tours until recently. We had a great time with Karen. We choose the Crane Creek tour leaving from historic downtown Melbourne. It ended up being a manatee/dolphin/alligator watching tour that was worth double or triple what we paid ($40/adults and $25/children). This wasn't a private tour, but Karen took care to make sure I was able to keep up since I am a newbie at kayaking and I was doing it with my daughter in the kayak with me. Karen is very knowledgable about the area, great at teaching kayaking skills without making her unskilled guests feel foolish and good at working with all experience levels. We enjoyed our day with her and were sorry when it was over. I can't wait to go back.

Karen runs a fantastic guide and rental service and is an incredibly gracious, experienced and…read moreknowledgeable guide. I will absolutely book with her again the next time i am in Melbourne. I can't recommend her highly enough. I was here on business and had limited schedule flexibility but she readily agreed to a custom evening paddle for me and 3 companions who had never kayaked before. She planned out a route that would be appropriate for their skill level and still have a chance to see as much local wildlife as possible. When 2 of my group backed out after testing out the boats and deciding that kayaking wasn't for them and the 3rd opted to wait, Karen was generous enough to still take me out on my own. She knew the details of the local flora and fauna and every segment along of the route where manatee, alligators, and other wildlife often could be found. She's incredibly personable and very patient and clearly so respectful of the river and surrounding environment. We stayed out for over 2 hours but she will tailor the length of the outing to whatever is right for the group she's dealing with. Her equipment is in excellent condition and well maintained, and the whole experience is feels totally professional, safe, and best of all, loads of fun. Definitely check out her trips if you're looking for a great paddling experience no matter your skill level.

Great service! Wr rented a Seadoo Jetski for an hour and had a great time! They explained…read moreeverything and make sure we enjoyed!

This place makes the claim their seafood is fresh. And fresh it was. It was fantastic. It was like…read moreputting the sea into your mouth it was so fresh. My old friend and her mother even admitted the food was delicious. I rarely go to that part of Florida, but if you're going to go there try this place out. Attentive staff and quality seafood.