Melbourne, Florida Area Guide
Melbourne, Florida Area Guide
The Best Things to Do in Melbourne, FL
The Space Coast of Central Florida is filled with a variety of exciting activities and events. Many of these fabulous things to do in Melbourne, FL are located within a short drive of Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront. Our area guide will help you choose the best attractions for your stay.
Explore Outer Space
Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront is 30 minutes away from Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center. The launch site for every American space flight launch from 1968 until the shuttle program closed in 2011, the center now offers visitors exhibits on how NASA sent men to the moon and orbited satellites. You can still see unmanned rockets being launched at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. View Kennedy Space Center events calendar.
Cruise Away
Located just a half hour from Port Canaveral, one of Florida’s biggest cruise ship ports, Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront is the perfect place to extend your cruising vacation before or after your voyage. Sail around the Caribbean with Mickey and Minnie on a family-friendly Disney Cruise, or relax with your sweetheart on one of Royal Caribbean’s romantic private cays. The opportunities for cruising fun are endless.
Visit Orlando
A stay in Melbourne offers a quiet destination in lieu of busy Orlando. But Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront is a mere hour away from Orlando’s greatest attractions, such as Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, Universal Studios, and more. Stay on the beach and visit the local theme parks at the same time.
Play 18 Holes
Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront is within minutes of some of the finest courses in the world. Find a tee time and rent a cart at Viera East Golf, The Majors Golf Club, The Habitat at Valkaria, Turtle Creek Golf Club, and more.
Get Wet
Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront is located right on the beach, so it’s time to get wet! There’s plenty of swimming, snorkeling, surfing, and more water-based activities right at your sandy feet. Hang ten at Cocoa Beach, located just north of Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront, and experience some of the best Atlantic Ocean surfing on the East Coast.