Oct 6
Beachside Market at Higgs Park
9 a.m.–2 p.m. · Melbourne Beach
A close-to-home morning market with food trucks, produce, baked goods, and local makers.
Casa Marina local guide
A short list for a good beach week.
Start close to the house, choose one longer outing, and leave room for the beach. These are the stops the Casa Marina team sends guests to most often.
A useful guide, not a directory: groceries for arrival day, dependable family stops, and a few places worth planning around.
Hours, availability, admission, and reservations can change. Check directly with each business before setting out.
During your stay
What’s on nearby.
A short, guest-focused edit of current markets, music, and community events. Updated October 2026.
Browse the live Space Coast calendarOct 7–8
3-2-1 Jazz Orchestra
7–9 p.m. · Melbourne Auditorium
A free evening concert of jazz standards and familiar favorites, about a half-hour from the house.
Oct 10
Fall for Downtown Melbourne
11 a.m.–4 p.m. · Downtown Melbourne
Live music, local vendors, food and drink, and children’s activities in the historic downtown district.
Easy first stops
Close to the house
Melbourne Beach Market
Groceries, prepared foods, wine, and specialty items for an easy first-night dinner.
Plan your visitSunny Side Cafe
A nearby breakfast-and-lunch option with familiar plates for a mixed-age group.
Oceanside Pizza
Pizza, salads, subs, and Italian favorites near the Melbourne Beach Market.
Beachside Cafe
A small local breakfast stop known for griddled muffins, skillets, and French toast.
Barrier island
A day outdoors
Barrier Island Sanctuary
Exhibits and trails focused on the wildlife, habitats, and history of the barrier island.
Plan your visitSebastian Inlet State Park
Surfing, fishing, lagoon water, beachcombing, and room to make a full day of it.
Plan your visitMelbourne Beach Pier
A simple river-side walk and sunset stop at the historic town pier.
Brevard Zoo
Animal habitats, feedings, and family activities when the group wants a break from the beach.
Plan your visitLocal favorites
Dinner plans
Ocean 302
A Melbourne Beach dinner option for seafood, steaks, pizza, and craft beer.
Djon’s Steak & Lobster
A more formal steak-and-seafood evening near the river; reservations are a sensible choice.
Islands Fish Grill
Fresh local seafood and Florida-focused plates near the Indialantic boardwalk.
Crush XI
Craft cocktails and polished comfort food in Downtown Melbourne.
Plan around your dates
See what is happening across the Space Coast.