Beach Guide

What’s On

This week on the beach

Something
every night

7 AM

Dawn Surf - Sebastian Inlet

Sebastian Inlet State Park · Active

The Sebastian Inlet south jetty is the best surf on the Space Coast - dawn is the uncrowded window.

9 AM

Sea Turtle Nesting Walk

Spessard Holland Beach · Family

Melbourne Beach has some of the highest loggerhead nest density in the US - most visible in summer at dawn.

10 AM

Indian River Lagoon Paddle

Intracoastal ramp · Active

Launch a kayak into the Indian River Lagoon for manatees, dolphins and the quiet back-bay experience.

Big Days

annual
Mar

Space Coast Surf Festival

Annual surf event at Sebastian Inlet, one of the premiere competitive surf venues on the Atlantic coast.

Jun-Aug

Sea Turtle Nesting Season

Melbourne Beach hosts organized nighttime sea turtle watches with county naturalists through the summer.

Nov

Sebastian Inlet Classic

The annual surf competition at Sebastian Inlet draws competitors from across the east coast each fall.

see you out there

Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.