Indian Harbour Beach, a small city on Florida’s Space Coast, sits on a narrow barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon. The community has fewer than 10,000 residents and is less than an hour’s drive south of Kennedy Space Center, according to Islands.
For an oceanfront day, Millennium Beach Park has shoreline and boardwalk views, while Canova Beach Park welcomes leashed dogs. Bicentennial Beach Park, just north of Millennium Beach Park, offers white sand, a volleyball court and beachcombing opportunities.
As of the source’s publication, nonresidents pay $3 an hour or $15 a day to park at Millennium and Bicentennial beach parks. On the lagoon side of town, Oars & Paddles Park has a public floating dock for kayaks and canoes, though visitors need to bring their own equipment because rentals are not available there.
Indian Harbour Beach also has restaurants serving seafood, Mexican fare and barbecue. Options highlighted by Islands include Hula Moon Tiki Grill near Bicentennial Beach Park, Cazadores Mexican Restaurant and Charlie & Jake’s Barbecue.
For visitors looking to extend a Space Coast outing, Cocoa Beach is about 20 minutes north, while Melbourne is about 15 minutes away. Orlando is just over an hour’s drive from Indian Harbour Beach, according to the source.
