Castaway Cottage Guidebook
Sightseeing
Rent a kayak and paddle through Turkey Creek Sanctuary. Maybe you’ll get to pet a Manatee, the gentle giants of the sea.
6 locals recommend
Palm Bay Marina
4350 Dixie Hwy NERent a kayak and paddle through Turkey Creek Sanctuary. Maybe you’ll get to pet a Manatee, the gentle giants of the sea.
Great place for an easy walk along the jungle waterways of The beautiful Turkey Creek Sanctuary. You may see lots of paddlers floating by.
59 locals recommend
Turkey Creek Sanctuary
1518 Port Malabar Blvd NEGreat place for an easy walk along the jungle waterways of The beautiful Turkey Creek Sanctuary. You may see lots of paddlers floating by.
Beautiful beach with volleyball courts next to a large metered parking lots (bring change; no cards accepted). Local eateries nearby. Don’t forget your sunscreen!!!!
44 locals recommend
James H. Nance Park - Indialantic Beach
201 N Miramar AveBeautiful beach with volleyball courts next to a large metered parking lots (bring change; no cards accepted). Local eateries nearby. Don’t forget your sunscreen!!!!
The local’s beach at the East end of Ocean Blvd. Close to several cafes and an AMAZING wine store inside the gourmet market on Ocean Ave
88 locals recommend
Melbourne Beach
The local’s beach at the East end of Ocean Blvd. Close to several cafes and an AMAZING wine store inside the gourmet market on Ocean Ave
Just one block southeast of the cottage, (go left at the Mobile Station). Great fishing spot, or do your sunrise yoga under one of their pavilions. So many birds, bunnies and squirrels!
10 locals recommend
Castaways Point Park
2990 Bay Blvd NEJust one block southeast of the cottage, (go left at the Mobile Station). Great fishing spot, or do your sunrise yoga under one of their pavilions. So many birds, bunnies and squirrels!
Shopping
Shopping mall with Target, Ross, Homegoods, Michaels. Many restaurants and fast food (Swenson butter burgers, el pollo Tropical, Panda Express)
Hammock Landings Mart
205 Palm Bay Rd NEShopping Mall at Palm Bay Rd and I-95
Food scene
Food is ok. It's close by and works as a nice neighborhood Bar & Grill with Pool Tables. Busy lunch service.
7 locals recommend
Rooney's
2641 Palm Bay Rd NEFood is ok. It's close by and works as a nice neighborhood Bar & Grill with Pool Tables. Busy lunch service.
Only a mile or so from the house. You can walk there in 20 mins. It's a latin/caribbean market with lots of fresh produce, hot food, and friendly service.
Bravo Supermarkets
2517 Palm Bay Road NortheastOnly a mile or so from the house. You can walk there in 20 mins. It's a latin/caribbean market with lots of fresh produce, hot food, and friendly service.
Full Service Market on the corner of Palm Bay Rd & Babcock, near U-Haul
Publix Super Market at Palm Bay Center
4711 Babcock St NEFull Service Market on the corner of Palm Bay Rd & Babcock, near U-Haul