Carisa's Guidebook
Food Scene
it's a neighborhood breakfast place, good food and if you go on the weekday, not too crowded and you can look over the ocean when you eatm
11 locals recommend
Morning Glory Eatery, LLC
1753 Florida A1Ait's a neighborhood breakfast place, good food and if you go on the weekday, not too crowded and you can look over the ocean when you eatm
Restaurant is called Longboards. You can eat outside on the patio directly on the beach. Often there is live music too!
12 locals recommend
Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront
2605 N Hwy A1ARestaurant is called Longboards. You can eat outside on the patio directly on the beach. Often there is live music too!
fun vibe great beers to sample, just a local favorite hangout. outdoor patio is just so fun!
75 locals recommend
Intracoastal Brewing Company
652 W Eau Gallie Blvdfun vibe great beers to sample, just a local favorite hangout. outdoor patio is just so fun!
Fm Pizza Oven
1437 Highland Avewood fired pizza- really good!
the best biscuits and cinnamon rolls ever! But very limited hours so check the schedule ahead of time!
34 locals recommend
Oh Biscuit
846 W Eau Gallie Blvdthe best biscuits and cinnamon rolls ever! But very limited hours so check the schedule ahead of time!
really good food. you probably will need reservations for this fine dining place but it's very good!
90 locals recommend
The Fat Snook
2464 S Atlantic Avereally good food. you probably will need reservations for this fine dining place but it's very good!
the views! ambience and ambience. did I mention ambience? haha food is pretty good but I love this place for the ambience. nothing else quite like it!
56 locals recommend
Frigate's Waterfront Bar & Grill - Melbourne
1120 N Harbor City Blvdthe views! ambience and ambience. did I mention ambience? haha food is pretty good but I love this place for the ambience. nothing else quite like it!
Bunky's Raw Bar & Seafood Grill
2372 N Hwy A1Agreat place for oysters!
Green Turtle Market
855 E Eau Gallie BlvdApocalypse Coffee Roasters
454 N Harbor City Blvdbest coffee in town!
pretty nice food, made from scratch healthy options
23 locals recommend
Fresh Scratch Bistro and Lounge
1940 Florida A1Apretty nice food, made from scratch healthy options
The Blueberry Muffin
1130 Florida A1AGreat local breakfast joint
Rooftop bar and restaurant. Spectacular views!
9 locals recommend
Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
801 E Strawbridge AveRooftop bar and restaurant. Spectacular views!
Hole in the wall that is not exactly a close kept secret! Awesome Philly cheesesteaks! Best around!
Philly's Finest Cheesesteak & Hoagies
828 E Eau Gallie BlvdHole in the wall that is not exactly a close kept secret! Awesome Philly cheesesteaks! Best around!
BB's Beach Bar
Haru Sushi Bar & Grill
1500 Florida A1AThe best sushi in town but it’s only open for dinner!
Not the closest place but for authentic Italian cuisine and a special date place, it’s the best in that category!
Bacco Wine Cafe
Not the closest place but for authentic Italian cuisine and a special date place, it’s the best in that category!
You can’t get more casual Florida than this place! On the river and on weekends, live bands.
128 locals recommend
Squid Lips
1477 Pineapple AveYou can’t get more casual Florida than this place! On the river and on weekends, live bands.
Great sandwiches but not a lot of seating but there is a couple tables and also a sweet little park across the street to enjoy a little picnic!
Highland Park Sandwich Shop
Great sandwiches but not a lot of seating but there is a couple tables and also a sweet little park across the street to enjoy a little picnic!
Beautiful patio seating, the best ice cream treats and the menu is very good with almost every item able to order in a vegan version.
115 locals recommend
4th Street Fillin Station
382 N Orlando AveBeautiful patio seating, the best ice cream treats and the menu is very good with almost every item able to order in a vegan version.
Manny's Cucina Napoletana
Really good authentic Italian food with a casual atmosphere.
Amazing food, amazing beer and fun games you can play in the back of the restaurant. So good!
19 locals recommend
Hell 'n Blazes Brewing Company
1002 E New Haven AveAmazing food, amazing beer and fun games you can play in the back of the restaurant. So good!
Amazing views if you sit on the rooftop. The most comprehensive liquor store around with tasting events and unique and rare finds of all kinds of wine beer and liquor. Just a fun place to go.
83 locals recommend
The Mansion
1218 E New Haven AveAmazing views if you sit on the rooftop. The most comprehensive liquor store around with tasting events and unique and rare finds of all kinds of wine beer and liquor. Just a fun place to go.
I am a sucker for Al fresco dining with water views. Just can’t turn it down especially in nice weather which is literally most of the time here.
84 locals recommend
Grills Riverside Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar
6075 N US Hwy 1I am a sucker for Al fresco dining with water views. Just can’t turn it down especially in nice weather which is literally most of the time here.
Literally the best Italian deli, cookies and cheesecake in town. No better place for subs and strombolis!
Frankies Italian Deli
2595 West New Haven AvenueLiterally the best Italian deli, cookies and cheesecake in town. No better place for subs and strombolis!
Sightseeing
Can you say you've been to Florida if you never see an alligator? Must do!
37 locals recommend
Camp Holly Airboat Rides
6901 US-192Can you say you've been to Florida if you never see an alligator? Must do!
So much fun! I recommend the nighttime bioluminescent tour when in season!
44 locals recommend
Kayak Rental, SUP Rental, Craig Cat Rental Cocoa Beach FL - Wildlife Watersports
306 Manatee LnSo much fun! I recommend the nighttime bioluminescent tour when in season!
Its pricey but worth it! Plan on spending several hours here. You can also look up launch information so you know when you can watch one right from your own front yard.
361 locals recommend
NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Space Commerce WayIts pricey but worth it! Plan on spending several hours here. You can also look up launch information so you know when you can watch one right from your own front yard.
Kitchy fun and educational! A fun alternative to the big amusement parks of Orlando. Educational, relaxed and so much fun!
417 locals recommend
Gatorland
14501 S Orange Blossom TrlKitchy fun and educational! A fun alternative to the big amusement parks of Orlando. Educational, relaxed and so much fun!
It may be a smaller zoo, but it is sooo well done. You can rent a kayak, feed giraffes, rhino encounter, kids splash zone, feed parakeets in a parakeet enclosure, and more!
322 locals recommend
Brevard Zoo
8225 N Wickham RdIt may be a smaller zoo, but it is sooo well done. You can rent a kayak, feed giraffes, rhino encounter, kids splash zone, feed parakeets in a parakeet enclosure, and more!
Next to the Brevard Zoo. In fact, you get to see some of the animal exhibits from up there. Not for the faint of heart but lots of fun. Bring water! It can get pretty hot and there aren't any convenience stores up in the trees.
25 locals recommend
Treetop Trek Aerial Adventures
8225 N Wickham RdNext to the Brevard Zoo. In fact, you get to see some of the animal exhibits from up there. Not for the faint of heart but lots of fun. Bring water! It can get pretty hot and there aren't any convenience stores up in the trees.
Beautiful natural Florida walk. You can also rent kayaks or canoes and see it from that angle as well!
59 locals recommend
Turkey Creek Sanctuary
1518 Port Malabar Blvd NEBeautiful natural Florida walk. You can also rent kayaks or canoes and see it from that angle as well!
They have guided moonlight walks as well as self guided nature walks. Mosquito repellent recommended for the night time walks.
Erna Nixon nature walk
Erna Nixon nature walkThey have guided moonlight walks as well as self guided nature walks. Mosquito repellent recommended for the night time walks.
You can book a sea turtle walk and, hopefully, watch a sea turtle lay their eggs right on the beach. In nesting season only, of course! Summertime.
21 locals recommend
Sea Turtle Preservation Society
111 S Miramar AveYou can book a sea turtle walk and, hopefully, watch a sea turtle lay their eggs right on the beach. In nesting season only, of course! Summertime.
Neighborhoods
Arts district with lots of galleries and restaurants. Located just north of Eau Gallie on Pineapple and Highland. This is the area where several of my recommended restaurants are also located
12 locals recommend
Eau Gallie
Arts district with lots of galleries and restaurants. Located just north of Eau Gallie on Pineapple and Highland. This is the area where several of my recommended restaurants are also located
Here's The Scoop Homemade Ice Cream
818 E New Haven AveNightlife
A great place for drinks at sunset. A beautiful rooftop bar and restaurant although the restaurant is pricey and not really worth it IMO, but for drinks and apps and an awesome ambience- a must do!
9 locals recommend
Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
801 E Strawbridge AveA great place for drinks at sunset. A beautiful rooftop bar and restaurant although the restaurant is pricey and not really worth it IMO, but for drinks and apps and an awesome ambience- a must do!
The Backyard
The food is actually enough reason to visit here, but weekends are hopping with great bands!
101 locals recommend
Meg O’Malleys Restaurant & Irish Pub
812 E New Haven AveThe food is actually enough reason to visit here, but weekends are hopping with great bands!
City advice
Book before you go
baby gear rental
if you need or want more baby gear than I provide (kuat a pack n play) you can rent from this local company
www.babyquip.com/jennifer037