Destination Downtown Food Hall
Cocoa Beach gets even tastier this summer with the debut of Destination Downtown Food Hall. Featuring multiple vendors, offerings range from coastal barbecue and Middle Eastern-inspired vegetarian dishes to Southern-Caribbean seafood, shaved snow desserts, and a mimosa bar. A second location opens soon in Cape Canaveral, with Cocoa Beach Mercado (from the team behind 4th Street Fillin Station) launching this fall.
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Named for NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the Space Coast spans much of Brevard County and draws surfers, cruise-goers (Port Canaveral), and nature lovers alike. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings below:
Melbourne Beach | Merritt Island
Fun For Kids
While Universal’s Epic Universe may top their wish lists, there’s plenty of local fun too. Elev8 Fun—a Florida-born adventure park featuring go-karts, mini golf, laser tag, and arcade games—has opened at Jensen Beach’s Treasure Coast Square Mall. Nearby, Locals Lanes at Marriott Hutchinson Island Beach Resort offers duckpin bowling, arcade games, dining, and craft cocktails. Summer camps at the Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast begin June 30.
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Located along Florida’s Treasure Coast—spanning Indian River, Martin, and St. Lucie counties—Jensen Beach is a laid-back, pineapple-loving community with golf courses and historic charm.
Jensen Beach
Father’s Day
Celebrate Dad with a Father’s Day cooking class at Sur La Table (The Avenue Viera, June 14–15), or shop stylish menswear at Vero Beach boutiques like Hanlons, Maus & Hoffman, Tusk, and Vernon Scott Resort. Treat him to a round at Melbourne’s renovated Crane Creek Reserve Golf Course, a new Costco membership in Stuart, or blues guitarist Matt Schofield live at The Lyric Theatre (June 21).
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With scenic waterways and pastel-hued historic buildings, Stuart is a top fishing destination on the Treasure Coast.
Stuart
Musicals & Concerts
This summer's stage is set with musicals including On Your Feet! (The Henegar Center, June 13–22), Bye Bye Birdie(Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse, June 20–22), Saturday Night Fever (The Barn Theatre, July 10–27), and A Chorus Line (Vero Beach Theatre Guild, July 18–August 3). Enjoy live music at Melbourne Community Orchestra’s Frontier Fantasies (Melbourne Auditorium, June 11–12), Rock’n Riverwalk in Stuart (Sundays), and Live in the Loop at Riverside Theatre (Thursdays–Saturdays).
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Melbourne blends the coastal charm of a beach town with the vibrancy of Orlando’s nearby cityscape. Its access to the Indian River Lagoon and Atlantic beaches makes it a paradise for boating, fishing, and water sports.
Melbourne Beach
Centennial Celebrations
Indian River County celebrates its milestone with the Vero Beach Pickleball Centennial Classic (June 7), Centennial Parade and Ball Drop (June 27), and Centennial History Fair (June 29). Cocoa Beach’s 100th birthday includes a pickleball tournament, street party, drone show, and golf tournament at Cocoa Beach Country Club (July 5–6).
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Vero Beach has grown into a lifestyle haven with wellness offerings, family-friendly events, and a vibrant dining and arts scene.
Vero Beach
Fourth of July
Celebrate Independence Day with classic local traditions. In Vero Beach, join Swim to the Wreck by paddling or kayaking to the SS Breconshire behind Ocean Grill. Enjoy the Brevard Symphony Orchestra’s Symphony Under the Stars (Cocoa Riverfront Park, July 4) and Sebastian’s old-fashioned Freedom Festival—complete with a parade, crafts, food, live music, and fireworks.
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Vero Beach continues to shine as a year-round destination with its blend of natural beauty, cultural offerings, and relaxed luxury.
Vero Beach
The Space Coast—home to NASA's Kennedy Space Center, rocket launches, and white sand beaches—is ideal for adventure and serenity alike.
Melbourne Beach | Merritt Island
