city in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America
Palm Bay is the largest city in Brevard County, with a population of over 115,000 in 2019. It is the core of the Palm Bay Metropolitan Area.
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editSee
edit- 1 Bensen House (The Bensen House Museum), 5795 US-1 (go south on U.S.1, near Micco), ☏ +1 321 723-8543. Free.
- Castaway Point Park, 2990 Bay Blvd NE, ☏ +1 321 952-3400. Dawn to dusk. A beautiful place to watch the sunrise or go kayaking. Free.
Do
edit- 1 Grant-Valkaria Park (Valkaria Park), 1401 Valkaria Road (from U.S. 1, turn west on Valkaria Road; just past Corey Road on left). Dawn to Dusk. A great place to unwind and fish, play on the sports court or on the playground or just hike along the trail. Free.
Buy
edit- Grant Antique Mall, 5900 US-1 (from U.S.1. head south for about 1-2 miles; near Benson house on right), ☏ +1 321 726-6778. M-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su noon-5PM. Friendly little shop.
Eat
edit- 1 Fired Up Pizzeria, 195 Malabar Rd (easily accessible from I-95; go west until the Shopping Plaza light just past Minton Rd; then turn right), ☏ +1 321 727-3473. 11AM-10PM everyday. Delicious pizzeria known locally for its large slices and great garlic knots.
Drink
edit- The Broken Barrel Tavern (Broken Barrel Tavern), Palm Bay Center, 4700 S Babcock St (from I-95 take exits 173 or 176; just south of Palm Bay Road), ☏ +1 321-728-4755. Su-Th 11AM-midnight, F Sa 11AM-2AM. Unfussy tavern offering home-style BBQ (including meats smoked on-site) and a vast beer selection.
Sleep
edit- 1 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Palm Bay, 1206 Malabar Rd SE (from I-95, go east and turn right just past the Sunoco), ☏ +1 321 220-2003. A typical Holiday Inn Express with free breakfast and a pool. 4 stars.
Go next
edit- Melbourne - a nearby neighboring and more developed city, just north of Palm Bay.
- Malabar southeast of Palm Bay is a small community on the shore of the Intracoastal Waterway.
Routes through Palm Bay |
Daytona Beach ← Melbourne ← | N ![]() |
→ Sebastian → West Palm Beach |
Daytona Beach ← Melbourne ← | N ![]() |
→ Malabar → West Palm Beach |