Lakeside
Melbourne
Popular places to visit

Florida Institute of Technology
Enjoy the student vibe at Florida Institute of Technology as part of your travels around Melbourne. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Brevard Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who call Brevard Zoo home during your travels in Melbourne. Discover the breathtaking sunrises in this family-friendly area or enjoy its surfing spots.

Melbourne Square Mall
During your visit to Melbourne, you can enjoy retail therapy at Melbourne Square Mall. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden
Built around a tropical hammock and stream, this peaceful, landscaped natural realm in Melbourne is a lush getaway from the sandy beaches of Florida.
USSSA Space Coast Complex
Catch an event at USSSA Space Coast Complex and enjoy other activities in Melbourne such as surfing.Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its local chocolate shops.
The Avenue Viera
You can enjoy retail therapy at The Avenue Viera during your visit to Melbourne. Discover the breathtaking sunrises in this family-friendly area or enjoy its surfing spots.
Things to do

Cocoa Beach: Dolphin and Manatee Kayak or Paddle Tour

Kayak Tours and Rentals. Dolphins, Manatees, and Bioluminescence!

2 hour Dolphin Sightseeing Tour in Melbourne Florida

Manatee and Dolphin Kayak Tour

Dolphin and Manatee Adventure Tour of Merritt Island

Indian River Clear Bottom Kayak or Paddleboarding Manatee and Dolphin Tour
Top hotels in Lakeside

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Melbourne Viera
Outdated building, reasonably clean, buy everting is worn, some areas have bad smell.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Crowne Plaza Melbourne - Oceanfront by IHG
Beautiful beach. Nice to have the tiki bar resturant on site. Music was a lil loud the one night only as there was a wedding they had cocktail hour right under our room. There was also a tent set up so that took up chunk of property. Close to restaurants bars etc. A little deceiving about the chairs ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Hilton Melbourne, FL
Rachel the manager of this hotel is rude and racist. Reginald and Madison were kind and professional, Allison in corporate as fantastic. Rachel ruined my stay & made me feel unsafe. The room smelled like mold, I was having problems with my toilet, the room had mold on the curtains, there was food ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Extended Stay America Premier Suites Melbourne I95
The front desk woman Kristina is beyond kind, she was so helpful and made my stay worth every penny. The property is well maintained, extremely clean, conveniently located, has a full kitchen, and allows smoking outside thank god.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
Very nice and clean great stay
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
Problem with special request for room prep. Manager on duty was VERY helpful.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lakeside

Forest Creek
Though Forest Creek may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden and Melbourne Square Mall.

Historic Downtown Melbourne
Though Historic Downtown Melbourne may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Melbourne Harbor Marina and Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden.

Westbrooke
While there might not be top attractions in Westbrooke, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Melbourne Square Mall and Max K. Rodes Park.

Indian River Bluff
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indian River Bluff and surrounding area, you can visit Melbourne Harbor Marina and Melbourne Square Mall.

Melbourne Estates
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Melbourne Estates and surrounding area, you can visit Melbourne Square Mall and Max K. Rodes Park.

Greentree Park
Though Greentree Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Brunswick Harbor Lanes and Melbourne Square Mall.
