MELBOURNE BEACH

Where

Spessard Holland South Beach Park is located at 2545 Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951. Here’s a list of and addresses for other Brevard County beach parks.

Vibe

A low key, hidden gem with lifeguards and showers, Spessard Holland South Beach Park is 6.5-acres of soul-soothing, natural beauty, promising an ideal day on the beach with the locals. Common sights include fishermen casting their lines into the surf; surfers riding the waves, kids playing in the sand and folks searching for shells.

See, feel

Serene and clean, Spessard Holland sets the mood from the start with free parking. You can kick back on benches on the boardwalk with a view of the waves, but you won’t want to stop there. Crossovers span dunes adorned with sea grapes, sea oats and scrub palms. The latte-hued sand fades to a cream color by the dunes and to a rich cocoa color by the water. Looking back at the shore from the water, the dunes and sky span the horizon, with few buildings to mar the view. The Atlantic is moody, sometimes clear and sometimes a deep blue, and most often rolling with some waves, which will vary depending on the tides, wind, and offshore systems.

On or near the beach

Swimming, surfing, and surf fishing are popular, along with soaking up the sun or hunting for seashells. Surfguys offers surf lessons and camps.You won’t find concessions, so bring a picnic or grab a bite at nearby Ocean 302, a popular, upscale restaurant serving up craft beers, burgers and seafood; or Sunnyside Café, a favorite for breakfasts where you can create your own custom omelet. The Melbourne Beach area is North America’s top sea turtle nesting grounds, and from May through October, Mother turtles come her to stow their eggs into sandy, concealed nests. For a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, take a nighttime sea turtle walk with the Sea Turtle Preservation Society.

Accessibility

ADA accessible, Spessard Holland boasts a wide ramp that promises a hassle-free way to the beach for wheelchairs and fishing carts. Here’s a list and map of all wheelchair accessible beaches in Brevard County. Here’s where you can find information about beach wheelchair rentals.

Facilities

Amenities at Spessard Holland South Beach include a 100-foot dune boardwalk; small pavilions; dune crossovers; grills; restrooms; a drinking fountain; outdoor showers; a picnic table; and two indoor showers. Beach Bros Rentals offers beach chairs, umbrellas, floats, kayaks, and beach-cruiser bikes.

Lifeguards

Seasonal

Parking

Ample, free parking