Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, Florida is about 60 miles southeast of Orlando and approximately midway between Jacksonville and Miami. Area attractions include theKennedy Space Center, Port Canaveral , Ron Jon’s Surf Shop, Andretti Thrill Park, Melbourne Greyhound Race Park, and events at the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts.
Over 300 days of sunshine offer residents and visitors an ideal climate. The average temperature is 72 degrees F, with an average daily high of 90 degrees in July and August. The Atlantic Ocean provides a lovely breeze that cools the summer and warms the winter.
Swimming, sailing, surfing, diving, and boating offer recreation for the entire family. Fishing is plentiful - snook, tarpon, shark, flounder, bluefish, seatrout. Area lakes offer the finest freshwater fish, while the Atlantic Ocean is home to saltwater species. Fishing licenses required. Golf enthusiasts have twelve courses from which to choose, while tennis players can choose from eight tennis courts.