Bowe Gardens
Melbourne
Visit Bowe Gardens
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 Bowe Gardens
Beachside Hotel & Suites Cocoa Beach - Port Canaveral
Friendly staff, nice room, and loved the lazy river. Will definitely stay again if we ever make it to Florida again!
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Radisson Resort at the Port
Room was not deady until after 5 pm. Food and drinks are expensive and room was mediocre and dirrt. Shuttle to our cruise was late and forgot to drop my family off at our ship and had to circle back. Find another hotel to stay in. This one is awful.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
2nd year staying here - great location and friendly staff
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral
Easy shuttle to cruise terminal.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
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Outdated building, reasonably clean, buy everting is worn, some areas have bad smell.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
Cocoa Beach Suites
Only problems I encountered were very weak water pressure in shower. Did not tell front desk since only there 2 nights. Otherwise, stay was great - convenient location to many food options.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bowe Gardens
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.
Autumn Woods
While Autumn Woods isn't home to many top sights, Brunswick Harbor Lanes and The Maxwell C. King Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Eau Gallie Arts District
While Eau Gallie Arts District may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Paradise Beach and Satellite Beach Beach.
Sunny Point
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sunny Point and surrounding area, you can visit Melbourne Square Mall and Melbourne Harbor Marina.
Varnum Park
Though Varnum Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like The Maxwell C. King Center and Satellite Beach Beach.
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.
