10 Best Things to Do in Melbourne and the Beaches
The waterfront city of Melbourne, Florida got its start shortly after the Civil War, largely remaining undeveloped until new settlers arrived in 1877. Among that group, three freed black men who became instrumental in the town’s early growth.
Known as the Harbor City, Melbourne has something for everyone from beaches, nature and recreation to some unique historic districts where you can find arts, shopping and nightlife.
In this video, we’re showing you the best things to do in Melbourne and the Beaches.
10 Things You Must Do in Cocoa Beach
The nearest beach to the theme parks and attractions of Orlando is located about an hour away on the Atlantic Coast.
Cocoa Beach is an authentic East Coast Florida beach town with roots going back to the 1880s. That’s when a group of newly freed slaves established the first non-native settlement in the area.
The community as we know it today started to develop in the 1920s. With the rise of America’s space program in the middle of the century, Cocoa Beach saw tremendous growth. Many young families moved to the area and the town would hold big parades when astronauts returned from their missions.
Cocoa Beach has become known as the “Surfing Capital of the East Coast” and is proud to promote America’s surfer lifestyle. It’s home to the world’s largest surf shop and a great place to learn the sport if you’ve always wanted to give it a try.
Cocoa Beach and its surrounding neighbors of the Space Coast are action-packed with activities for a dynamic vacation.
In this episode, we’re running down 10 Things You Must Do in Cocoa Beach.
