Things to do in Satellite Beach
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Things to do in Satellite Beach

By Lourdes Sliwa

By Lourdes Sliwa - Lourdes Sliwa is a real estate agent in Satellite Beach.


Satellite Beach is perfectly placed on the Space Coast of Florida, in Brevard County on the beautiful barrier island between the sparkling Atlantic Ocean and the scenic Indian River. Satellite Beach, with its pristine beaches and friendly locals, is in easy reach of beaches, museums, parks, and nature. Satellite Beach is charming and has lots of things to do for the whole family.  Let’s explore the things to do in Satellite Beach, Florida.

Pelican Beach Park is among the most visited parks in Satellite Beach. This amazing beach park is open every day from 9:00 a.m. until sunset and features an incredible stretch of beach perfect for sunning and swimming . This park in Satellite Beach also offers a playground, beach volleyball courts for friendly family competition, restrooms, outdoors showers and covered pavilions with BBQ grills when it’s time to eat!

You’ll need a boat to enjoy Samsons Island, a 52-acre nature preserve in Satellite Beach located between the Banana and Indian Rivers. Never fear, if you don’t have a boat, you can enjoy the Island on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, when the city of Satellite Beach offers free ferry service to the Island which leaves from the Satellite Beach fire department at noon. A visit to Samsons Island means a return to nature, Visitors can enjoy bird watching, hiking the nature trails, fishing, and picnicking.

Satellite Beach is known as a nesting ground for endangered sea turtles, particularly loggerheads. The Sea Turtle Preservation Society is dedicated to protecting these magnificent creatures. Take your family on a guided sea turtle walk during nesting season (May to October) and witness the mother turtles laying eggs. You can also learn about the conservation efforts and visit the society's educational center to understand the challenges faced by these gentle giants.

Canova Beach Park boasts ten beach acres of pet friendly fun. In nearby Indialantic beach, the park is opens at 7:00 a.m. As you’d expect the beautiful beaches are where families, surfers, and fishermen gather. The park also offers pavilions and BBQ. If you bring your canine friends, you’ll need to keep them on a leash, have proof of a current rabies vaccination, and clean up as needed.

Satellite Beach is renowned for its fantastic waves, making it an excellent spot for surfing enthusiasts. Enroll the whole family in surf lessons provided by local surf schools. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, experienced instructors will guide you through the basics and help you catch your first wave. To learn more about the history of surfing, you can check out the Cocoa Beach Surf Museum in nearby Cocoa Beach.

A short drive from Satellite Beach, the Brevard Zoo offers an unforgettable wildlife experience. This family-friendly attraction houses over 900 animals from around the world. Embark on a thrilling kayaking adventure through the zoo's Expedition Africa exhibit, where you can observe giraffes, rhinos, and zebras up close. Children will love the interactive exhibits, feeding giraffes, and petting farm animals .

This is only a sampling of all the family friendly things to do fun in and nd around Satellite Beach, there’s also Dolphin tours, Kennedy Space Center, American Space Museum and more. If you are looking to make Satellite Beach, your future home. We will be happy to help. Give us a call.


👉Lourdes Sliwa Real Estate Agent – Satellite Beach, Florida
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