Turkey Creek Sanctuary
• Experience Florida wildlife along scenic boardwalk trails — manatees, birds, and freshwater marsh habitats.
🌿 Nature & Outdoor Adventures
Wildlife sanctuaries, scenic parks, and easy local outings.
Castaway Point Park
• Scenic Indian River views — ideal for picnics, fishing, and sunsets.
Brevard Zoo
• Interactive zoo with kayak experiences, zipline tours and animal encounters.
Brevard Zoo Linear Park Trail
• Scenic 3‑mile path connecting to Brevard Zoo and sections of the East Central Regional Rail Trail — great for walking, running, and cycling.
Manatee Sanctuary Park
• Waterfront park along the Banana River bordering a protected manatee habitat — walking paths, picnic spots, and tranquil views.
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
• NASA-adjacent refuge protecting coastal habitats and manatees — drive scenic wildlife roads and watch for manatees and migratory birds.
🌊 Beaches & Regional Excursions
Beaches, state parks and unique wildlife experiences within day-trip range.
Cocoa Beach & Pier
• Classic surf town with restaurants, shops and family-friendly beaches.
Sebastian Inlet State Park
• Premier fishing, swimming and hiking with excellent surf and scenic beaches.
Camp Holly Airboat Rides
• Thrilling 30-minute airboat rides with wildlife viewing — book ahead during busy season.
Swamp Donkey Airboat Rides
• Guided high‑speed airboat rides through local marshes (Three Forks Marsh) with wildlife viewing and commentary.
Central Florida Airboat Tours
• Hourly airboat tours focused on river wildlife and wetlands; private charters available.
Howard E. Futch Memorial Park at Paradise Beach
• Spacious regional beach park with seasonal lifeguards, playground, volleyball courts, picnic pavilions, and dunes.
Spessard Holland South Beach Park
• Family-friendly beach with boardwalk, lifeguards, restrooms, showers, surf fishing, and surfing opportunities.
Canova Beach Park (Dog-Friendly)
• 9-acre community beach park with pavilion, restrooms, showers, picnic facilities, and leashed dog access.
Melbourne Beach Park
• Relaxed oceanfront beach access with sandy shore, coastal views, and ideal for sunrise or sunset walks.
Indialantic Boardwalk & Seashore
• Scenic ocean boardwalk with beach access, walking, sunsets, casual beach time, and picnic spots.
🚀 Science & Technology
Space, aerospace museums, and STEM experiences across the Space Coast and nearby cities.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
• NASA's space hub — Space Shuttle Atlantis, Saturn V, astronaut encounters, launch viewing and exhibits.
American Space Museum & Space Walk of Fame
• Smaller museum celebrating local space history with artifacts and autographs.
Space View Park
• Outdoor park with astronaut monuments and great rocket-launch viewing over the Indian River. If there is a SpaceX launch planned during your stay, don't miss this!
Liberty Bell Memorial Museum
• U.S. history exhibits with local aerospace displays and community exhibits.
Eau Gallie Arts District — Tech & Innovation Events
• Occasional STEM festivals and pop-ups in the arts district — check event calendar.
Orlando Science Center
• Hands-on exhibits across engineering, life sciences and astronomy — great for families.
ICON Park: Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE & Museum of Illusions
• Entertainment-tech attractions located on I-Drive — easily paired with other Orlando stops.
Daytona International Speedway & Motorsports Hall of Fame
• Racing history, behind-the-scenes tours and interactive exhibits.
🎢 Major Theme Parks
World-class parks reachable as day trips or overnight excursions.
Walt Disney World Resort
• Four parks (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom) plus water parks.
Universal Orlando Resort
• Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and additional attractions.
SeaWorld Orlando / Aquatica / Discovery Cove
• Marine shows, thrill rides and specialty experiences (Discovery Cove, Aquatica).
LEGOLAND Florida Resort
• Family-friendly theme park + water park built for younger kids and families.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
• Big roller coasters, animal exhibits and family attractions; combine with Adventure Island.
Dinosaur World
• Life-size dinosaur exhibits and family-friendly outdoor displays.
🌆 Major Cities & Destinations
Cultural highlights and urban activities for day or overnight trips.
Downtown Orlando
• Lake Eola Park, Church Street, Thornton Park, arts, dining and nightlife; Amway Center events.
Fort Lauderdale
• Scenic waterways, beaches and a busy waterfront dining scene.
St. Augustine
• America's oldest city with colonial architecture, museums and charming streets.
Tampa
• Tampa Riverwalk, Busch Gardens, Florida Aquarium, Ybor City, museums, pro sports.
🍴 Restaurants & Food
Local restaurants and quick options near the rental.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
• Pasta, pizza and hearty Italian-American fare. Family-friendly.
Local Cuban & Latin Food
• Authentic Cuban and Latin cuisine with per-plate pricing.
🏪 Local — Shopping, Convenience, Discounts & Cinemas
Nearby shopping centers, discount outlets, convenience stores and movie theaters for guests.
Palm Crossing Shopping Center
• Publix-anchored shopping plaza with restaurants, services and quick errands.
Hammock Landing
• Open-air shopping with restaurants and local services in a family-friendly layout.
Palm Bay West Shopping Center
• Lots of stores and food choices clustered in a convenient shopping complex.
Palm Bay Center
• Local shopping center with everyday retail and services for guests.
Roses Discount Stores (Malabar or Melbourne)
• Low-cost store offering groceries, clothing, home goods and daily deals.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
• Discount retail outlet offering closeout deals on home goods, books, food and more.
Aguilla Shopping Center (Local Convenience)
• You're short of milk or bread? go to this very close corner convenience store with Caribbean & Latin groceries, snacks and everyday essentials.
NGC Cinemas
• Local movie theater showing current releases — check showtimes online.
AMC West Melbourne 12 & IMAX
• Multi-screen cinema complex with IMAX and stadium seating — great for evenings out.
🛍 Discover & Shopping
From local shopping centers to major outlets.
The Avenue Viera
• Open-air shopping and dining district with local stores and restaurants.
Melbourne Square Mall
• Indoor mall with popular retailers and food options.
Treasure Coast Square
• Regional mall with outlet-style stores and chain retailers.
Sawgrass Mills (Fort Lauderdale)
• One of the largest outlet malls in the U.S. — good for full-day shopping trips.
📅 Suggested Itineraries
Hand‑picked day plans to make the most of your stay — balanced, family‑friendly, and fun.
5‑Day Getaway
- Arrival & settle in — Stock up at nearby Aguila convenience store or local markets.
- Nature half day — Turkey Creek & Castaway Point or Brevard Zoo. Afternoon at Kennedy Space Center; dinner along Palm Bay Rd.
- Theme park day — Choose Disney World, Universal Studios, or SeaWorld.
- Beach time — Relax at Cocoa Beach or Melbourne Beach for sun, surf, and sunsets.
- Shopping — The Avenue Viera or discount finds at Roses, Ross and more.
7‑Day Explorer
- Arrival & settle in — Quick grocery run at Aguila or nearby local stores.
- Nature half day — Turkey Creek & Castaway Point or Brevard Zoo. Afternoon at Kennedy Space Center + dinner on Palm Bay Rd.
- Theme Park 1 — Disney World or Universal Studios.
- Beach day — Cocoa Beach or Melbourne Beach (bring towels and a beach picnic!).
- Airboat adventure in the morning; afternoon shopping at The Avenue Viera or discount stores.
- Theme Park 2 — SeaWorld.
- Second beach or shopping day — Howard E. Futch Memorial Park at Paradise Beach or your favorite stores.
10‑Day Extended
- Arrival & settle in — Stock up at Aguila or local grocers.
- Nature half day — Turkey Creek & Castaway Point or Brevard Zoo. Afternoon at Kennedy Space Center; dinner on Palm Bay Rd.
- Theme Park 1 — Disney World or Universal Studios.
- Relaxing beach day — Cocoa Beach or Melbourne Beach.
- Morning airboat ride; afternoon shopping at The Avenue Viera, Palm Bay shops, or discount stores (Roses, Ross, etc.).
- Theme Park 2 — SeaWorld.
- Second beach day — Howard E. Futch Memorial Park at Paradise Beach or more shopping.
- Big city day trip — Tampa (leave early for Busch Gardens or the Riverwalk).
- Treasure Coast Square (Port St. Lucie) or Palm Bay shopping; dinner on Palm Bay Rd.
- Breakfast at Denny’s, then Indialantic Boardwalk & Seashore or visit a manatee sanctuary.
15‑Day Ultimate
- Arrival & settle in — Groceries and essentials at Aguila or local stores.
- Nature day — Turkey Creek & Castaway Point or Brevard Zoo.
- Theme Park 1 — Disney World or Universal Studios.
- Beach 1 — Cocoa Beach or Melbourne Beach for a full unwind day.
- Airboat ride — Central Florida Airboat Tours on the St. Johns River.
- Theme Park 2 — SeaWorld.
- Beach 2 — Howard E. Futch Memorial Park at Paradise Beach or a shopping day.
- Major city day trip — Tampa (leave early for attractions and dining).
- Treasure Coast Square (Port St. Lucie) or Palm Bay shopping; dinner on Palm Bay Rd.
- Denny’s breakfast, then Indialantic Boardwalk & Seashore or manatee sanctuaries.
- Kennedy Space Center revisit — evening dinner on Palm Bay Rd.
- Orlando day — Morning in Orlando, lunch in the city; Gatorland or Orlando Science Center in the afternoon.
- Theme Park 3 — Universal Studios.
- Quiet day at home — Optional movie night and dinner out on Palm Bay Rd.
- Grand finale shopping — The Avenue Viera, Palm Bay, and discount stores (Roses, Ross, etc.).