Melbourne Beach has many exceptional restaurants and these are just a few. We are always happy to recommend our favorites and make reservations for our guests.

Scott's On Fifth - An intimate restaurant just 2 miles from Port d’Hiver, guests appreciate Chef Scott Earick’s fine cuisine in a casually elegant environment.

The Chart House - Located at Melbourne Harbor Marina, look out at the Indian River while enjoying seafood, steaks and decadent desserts.

Djon's Steak and Lobster House - A short 3 block walk from Port d’Hiver, classic fine dining plus a wonderful, fun piano bar.

Sand on the Beach Bar and Grill – directly on the beach across the street from Port d’Hiver, a casual beach hang out with wings, fritters, fish, burgers and more.

Continental Flambé – in historic downtown Melbourne, French cuisine and European ambiance.

Café Coconut Cove – On the Indian River Lagoon, classic German American cuisine. 

The Jungle - Authentically organic beachside restaurant with Vegan and gluten free cuisine.

In House Spa

Relax in the comfort of your own room with our in-house massage therapy. $90 per person, couple massage $180. To guarantee availability, we suggest scheduling your appointment prior to your arrival.

Essentials Day Spa - A full-service salon, boutique, private treatment rooms, tranquil spa waiting area and separate male and female locker rooms with full amenities such as steam, sauna, showers, changing rooms and vanity areas. Enjoy your visit while sipping on an assortment of fine coffees, chai or herbal teas, biscotti, muffins and fresh fruit. Contact Port d’Hiver for reservations.

Spa Day Getaway - Two luxurious nights, champagne and chocolate, keepsake flutes, gourmet lunch, an afternoon at Essentials Spa and more. Click here for details.

The best surfing spots on the East Coast can be found here on Melbourne’s Beaches. With the longest beach in the State and three of "Florida's Ten Best Beaches," as declared by Southern Living, our area offers a great beach getaway.

Ocean Park - Right here at Port d’Hiver on Ocean Avenue. Brevard's oldest beach community, Ocean Park is Melbourne Beach’s main surf break and home to the office of Eastern Surf Magazine. A great little neighborhood beach with a lifeguard, sand volleyball court and small picnic tables with grills.

Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge - Just south of Port d’Hiver, a twenty mile section of coastline from Melbourne Beach to Wabasso Beach. Biologists consider it the most important nesting area for loggerhead sea turtles in the western hemisphere and the second most important nesting beach in the world.

Spanish House - At Sebastian Inlet State Park, 15 miles south of Port d’Hiver, A popular spot since the heydays of early east coast surfing.

Sebastian Inlet - Sebastian Inlet is Florida’s most famous surf break and a popular local surfing spot with big talent. In January it is home to one of the most prestigious surfing contests on the US East Coast and one of the top four on mainland North America. The Sebastian Inlet Pro Surf tournament which features surfers from more than a dozen countries.

Longboard House Surf Shop - Custom made boards, skate equipment and designer apparel. Surf board rental $25 for ½ day and $40 for full day. 

Kayak the Indian River Lagoon, take an Eco Tour, look for manatee at Sebastian Inlet State Park or watch the sea turtles...Melbourne Beach is a barrier island only .7 miles across from the ocean to the Indian River Lagoon. Call or email Port d’Hiver and we will be happy to help make arrangements for your nature encounter!

The Brevard Zoo - Brevard’s best kept secret offers two guided kayaking tours, alligator and crocodile feedings at 3 p.m. every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Wild Encounter Tours, Destination Africa - takes visitors off the boardwalk on an awe-inspiring educational hour getting up close and personal with some of the Zoo’s most charismatic animals.

Dolphin Girl Cruises & Eco Tours - Board Miss Ariel, a 20 passenger pontoon boat for a beautiful evening on the water, morning eco tour or watch the next shuttle launch from the water with the special Shuttle Launch Cruise. Call or email Port d’Hiver for reservations. 2 hour sunset cruise and morning eco tours are $27 per adult Shuttle Launch Cruise; November 12, 2009 at 2:30 pm $37 per adult.

Tropical Kayak Tours - Discover the natural beauty of Florida by kayaking its tropical waterways with a local expert. Guided kayak tours are 2 - 4 hours. Include instruction and equipment at $45 per adult. Or, try Kayak Sailing! breeze along the prettiest stretch of coastal waters in Florida. $60.00 per person, includes lunch. No sailing experience necessary, but some kayaking experience helpful.

Bay Dream Charters - Join Captain Taylor on his 22’ fishing boat the Baydreamer and the day is yours. Tour the Indian River, swim in the Sebastian Inlet, snorkel the reefs where Spanish treasure ships wrecked or just cruise to lunch at Captain Hiram’s. Guest pick-up is a mere 2 blocks from Port d’Hiver at the historic pier on Ocean Avenue. ½ day charter $250, full day $500, and sunset charters $175.

Camp Holly Airboat Rides - Enjoy fresh air and wildlife while skimming the surface of the St. Johns in an airboat. 35 minute Airboat Ride $24.50 per adult no reservations needed. 2 hour night tour $81.30 reservations required.

Sebastian Inlet State Park / Hammock Trails - This mile long nature trail meanders under the shade of a coastal, sub-tropical, palm/oak hammock and along the fringe of the mangroves. Plant identification signs tell about many of the unique species in this habitat. A 10-km Volksport walking trail begins on the north side of the park at the Inlet Concession. The walking trail goes on the jetty, down the beach, around the cove, down part of the nature trail and partly on a paved walking/bike path. The Volksport trail covers most of the north side of Sebastian Inlet State Park.

Forever Florida - Zipline Safari, Coach Safari, Horseback Safari and more. Located about 40 minutes west of Port d’Hiver, Forever Florida is a 4700 acre eco-ranch and wildlife conservation area with nine distinct ecosystems, natural streams, forests, pastures and wetlands.

• 2 ½ hour Zip-Line - Learn about the wide array of wildlife on an adventure reaching heights of 55 feet and speeds up to 25 mph. Safari consists of 7 "zips" and 2 sky- bridges over 3 different ecosystems. $85 per adult

• 2 hour Coach Safari over land and water onboard a special open-air safari coaches, elevated 5 feet off the ground for a fantastic view $28 per adult

• Horseback Safaris - 1 hour $40, 2 hour $60, or 3 hour $80 safaris are available daily and can be arranged for riders with varying levels of experience.

Kennedy Space Center - Visit the home of America’s Space Shuttle and 50 years of space exploration. Reserve our special 3 night space package, or order your ala carte KSC tickets online when making your reservation. If you prefer, call or email and we will be happy to answer questions and help reserve tickets for your space encounter. 

Regular Admission Ticket - Includes IMAX® space films and all exhibits and shows, including the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame with interactive spaceflight simulators. $38 per adult

Cape Canaveral Tours: Then & Now - Tour America's first launch sites from the 1960s, visit the Air Force Space and Missile Museum and see today's active unmanned rocket program. Seating is limited. Offered twice daily at 11:40 a.m. and 12:50 p.m. Each tour runs approximately 2.5 hours. $21 per adult in addition to the cost of a regular admission ticket.

NASA Up Close - Tour launch areas with an expert guide. Includes the closest viewing location of the space shuttle launch pads, the Shuttle Landing Facility, a panoramic view of all launch pads from the NASA Causeway and a stop outside the Vehicle Assembly Building. Seating is limited. The number of daily departures varies due to NASA operational requirements. The first departure is at 10 a.m. and the last departure is at 1:50 p.m. daily. Guided tours run approximately 2 hours. $21 per adult in addition to the cost of a regular admission ticket.

The Moon, the Sea and Me Package - 2 day Space Pass to Kennedy Space Center with the new Shuttle Launch Experience, NASA Up Close behind the scenes tour, lunch with a real astronaut and more. $390 per night.

Brevard Art Museum - Located in the Eau Gallie Arts District, a center of creativity, the Museum collects, displays and interprets all aspects of the visual arts, particularly women artists, in ways that relate to the past, to the present, and to the future.

Brevard Museum of History & Natural Science - Traces the area's history from the days of the woolly mammoths and saber-tooth cats to the modern era of rockets and Space Shuttles. Many of the exhibits are hands on. 40 minutes north of Port d’Hiver in Cocoa.

Fifth Avenue Gallery - Located in the Old Eau Gallie across from the Brevard Museum of Art and Science.

LoPressionism Gallery & Fine Art Center - In historic downtown Melbourne.

McLarty Treasure Museum - At Sebastian Inlet State Park on the national historical landmark site of the 1715 Spanish Plate Fleet survivors' & salvaging camp. 

Historic Rossetter House Museum & Gardens - Historical Tours are $5.00 per person. Tours begin 15 minutes past the hour. Last tour begins at 3:15pm.

Barrier Island Sanctuary - 34 acre education center which features examples of island habitats, interactive exhibits, guided hikes, information of sea turtle nesting, etc. Across the road from the center between the highway and the Indian River lagoon, a hiking trail winds through an active restoration area.

An eclectic collection of local stores, shops, galleries and boutiques, the Melbourne area offers Port d’Hiver guests a variety of shopping experiences…from familiar retailers to the truly unique.

Historic Downtown Melbourne - This charming historic district makes for a delightful shopping experience.

Eau Gallie Arts District - A small hip area that offers an assortment of art galleries, bookstores, antique shops, restaurants and art museum. 

Historic Cocoa Village - A quaint collection of shops, restaurants and galleries, a riverside shopping district about 40 minutes north of Port d’Hiver. 

Longboard House - A beach side surf shop with wonderfully surprising brand selections such as Lucky Brand, Betsy Johnson, Tommy Bahama and more.

Catalyst - A cool, eclectic local skate and surf shop just a block from Port d’Hiver. 

Melbourne Square Mall - Macy’s, Dillards and 125 specialty shops. 

The Avenues at Viera - A new open air mall with a nice selection of familiar shops and restaurants. 

Vero Fashion Outlets - About 45 minutes south of Port d’Hiver, but most of thee drive is along a beautiful stretch of A1A and the beach (plus stopping for lunch in Vero is always a treat!) 

From cycling, boating, fishing, golf and tennis to watching the Washington Nationals play at the Space Coast Stadium, sports fans have plenty to choose from when they visit Port d’Hiver!

Casual Biking - Port d’Hiver has 4 beach cruiser bikes for guests to use during their stay.

Mountain Biking - Three bike trails are located in Sebastian Inlet State Park. The trails are a combination of off-road and paved trail which start/end at the State Park Inlet Marina. Also, Wickham Park offers various nature trails. Soft sand in parts makes it harder for beginners but there are many loops to explore and something for everyone.

Golf , Stay the Course Package - Two rounds of golf for two people at The Habitat at Valkaria and The Majors Golf Club at Bayside Lakes, 3 nights at Port d’Hiver, 2 VIP dinners, champagne, Port d’Hiver tees and more. $185 per person.

Hayley’s Jet Ski & Boat Rental - Just 10 minutes from Port d’Hiver, jet skis are $89 per hour or $300 for 4 hours. Tubing, wakeboard and ski packages are also available.

Sebastian Watercraft Rentals and Fishing Charter - 30 minutes from the inn, offers boat rentals, wave runners and fishing charters.

Skydive Sebastian - Enjoy skydiving over the Florida Coastline with an incredible view of the Sebastian Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean. Tandem Skydive $195 per adult.

Kiwi Tennis Club - Central Florida's finest private tennis club, features 13 lit courts, 9 of which are clay surfaced, casual fine dining at the Palm Cafe, state-of-the-art fitness facility, pro shop and more. Port d’Hiver special rate of $20 per day or $80 for the week includes full access to courts (weekdays from 11:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and weekends from 1:00 p.m.) and fitness center, complimentary ball machine use, match arranging services with 24 hours notice, 10% off all logo-ed apparel and a can of tennis balls. Private lessons also available for $60 - $75 per hour.

Rotary Pineapple Man Triathlon - Late spring 2010. A local favorite right here on Ocean Avenue! Swim .3 miles in the Indian River Lagoon just 3 blocks from Port d’Hiver, bike 15 miles and run 3.3 miles. After, relax at the inn with a soak in our spa pool!

Washington Nationals Spring Training - At the Space Coast Stadium, one of the best MLB Spring Training facilities in the Major Leagues. Games begin February 26 and run through April 4