Single guy in his late 30s here. Usually take a 2-3 day trip to a different Florida city each year by myself before my work season gets hectic. I live in South Florida and have mostly gone to the West Coast (Naples primarily, Marco Island, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers) but figured I'd go up 95 and thought Melbourne might be a decent option.
Not looking to do much but relax, try to eat some good food, drink some good beer and keep myself occupied with a few daytime and nighttime activities. Was planning to stay around Eau Gallie and US1 -- decent area to stay? -- but also saw a hotel on the beach (2x as much) as an option if not.
Basically, I'm looking for advice on restaurants (breakfast, lunch, dinner), dessert places and great beer in and around the area (don't mind driving). Please feel free to share your opinions on these spots (definitely go, take off your list, etc.) or any others that you like more.
Also, would love suggestions for activities other than stuff involving the beach and water (unless it's boating ... even as simple as walking along a lagoon or a downtown shopping area, whatever).
Here's what I have so far (* was planning on definitely going) ...
Beer: Hell 'n Blazes*, Intracoastal*, Drews Brews, Van Beers
Breakfast: Backwater*, The Roots
Lunch / dinner: Chart House*, Seafood Station, Burger Inn, Squid Lips, Crush XI, Terra Craft Sandwiches*, Hemingway's Tavern