The Town of Melbourne Beach, which was established in 1883, is Brevard's oldest beach community. The town was incorporated in 1923 with a population of a few hundred residents. After World War II, the town's population growth steadily increased to its current total of 3,422. The projected maximum population, based upon past growth trends and future extrapolations, is approximately 4,000 residents.Points of interest in Melbourne Beach include Ryckman House, the Sea Turtle Preservation Society and Flutie Athletic Complex, which is well equipped with picnic area, community center, playground, tennis courts, soccer and Little League fields, multi-use fields, and a concession stand. Long Point Park is popular for riverfront camping, and has excellent facilities including hot showers, laundry... 09/24/2007

 Being from Miami Beach and going to Melbourne Beach and seeing what you can buy on the ocean, I was very surprised by how much value you get for your money and still being in a great and centralized location.  Having owned oceanfront property in the south beaches of Melbourne Beach, Florida since 2000, I saw the property values rise quickly to about the middle of 2004.  That was the time Brevard County and Melbourne Beach got slammed with two hurricanes courtesy of Ms. Jeanne and Ms. Francis within 3 weeks of each other.  The beautiful and charming town of Melbourne Beach as we knew it then was partially destroyed.  It has been a slow road back but slowly the residents have been rebuilding, the center of town has made a big come back as well.  The town has a beautiful new library, poli... 09/10/2007