Things to Do in Brevard County
Far more than rocket launches and beaches. The Brevard lifestyle is built around outdoor living, water, and a strong local culture. Here are the things relocation buyers tell us they ended up loving most.
Iconic Brevard experiences
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
A real working space center that is also a world-class museum. Annual passes are common for locals.
Watching launches
A regular part of Brevard life. Best free viewing: Jetty Park, Cocoa Beach Pier, Playalinda Beach for closer views.
Cocoa Village
Walkable historic district. Restaurants, boutiques, festivals year-round, riverside park.
Downtown Melbourne
Walkable, more energy than Cocoa Village. Restaurants, breweries, art galleries, a thriving food scene.
Outdoor and water
- 72 miles of Atlantic coastline
- The Banana River and Indian River for kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing
- Manatees year-round in Cocoa, especially Manatee Sanctuary Park
- Sea turtle nesting on most beaches May through October
- Brevard Zoo in Viera, one of the highest-rated zoos in Florida
- St Johns River wildlife management areas to the west
- Canaveral National Seashore north of Titusville
- The Pineda Causeway and the Eau Gallie boardwalk for evening walks
Food and drink
Brevard has come a long way as a food destination in the past decade. Highlights:
- Multiple craft breweries (Hell n Blazes, Intracoastal, Bugnutty, Playalinda Brewing)
- Strong seafood scene (Squid Lips, Bonefish, Florida Beer Company)
- The Avenue Viera for shopping and casual dining
- Eau Gallie Arts District for galleries and indie restaurants
- Indialantic and Melbourne Beach for laid-back beach dining
Year-round festivals and events
- Cocoa Beach Surf Festival
- Melbourne Art Festival
- Brevard County Fair
- Holiday parades in nearly every town
- Fourth of July fireworks at multiple beaches
- Cocoa Village Friday Fest (live music)
- Eau Gallie 1st Friday
- Brevard Symphony Orchestra concerts
It is a real place
Brevard is not a tourist trap with a few good restaurants. It is a real, lived-in coastal community with a strong food scene, a thriving art district, year-round outdoor culture, and the only place in the country where rocket launches happen weekly. Most relocation buyers are pleasantly surprised once they live here for a few months.
Curious about the Brevard lifestyle?
Tell us what you love to do and we will tell you which Brevard town fits.
Schedule a callRachel Langley, REALTOR®
Blue Marlin Real Estate
321-212-7676 | rachel@livingspacecoast.com
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