Indialantic Florida, why this beach town might not be right for you.
Indialantic is one of the six beach towns/cities we have in Brevard County. If you looking for a beach town that is crowded, has a lot of weekend visitors, and is a tourist magnet…Indialantic probably isn’t for you. Actually, the quaint beachside town of Indialantic only has a population of 3048 people and is the smallest beach town in Brevard County. It is set up for locals to enjoy the beaches and surrounding area.
Do you love chain restaurants? Applebees, Longhorn, Red Lobster, or Carrabbas? Indialantic probably isn’t for you. The restaurant scene in Indialantic offers more mom-and-pop style restaurants that are unique & one of a kind. You have Skewers Mediterranean Grille, Scott’s on Fifth Ave, Nina’s Cuban Cuisine, & Cantino Dos Amigos just to name a few. There are other local names that are in a few Brevard Locations like Cafe Surfinista, Bizzaro’s Pizza, & Longdoggers. Yes, they have Starbucks, Wendy’s, and Jersey Mikes…
Are you against great community parks? You probably wouldn’t be interested in what Indialantic has to offer. There is Nance Park at the end of 5th Ave. This is an oceanfront Park with a boardwalk, restrooms, showers, and pavilions. Besides the beach access, there is also a playground, climbing wall, and beach volleyball. Other parks in Indialantic include Sunrise Park at the Watson Drive beach Access (across from Publix), Sunset Park on the river at the west end of Watson Drive, Douglas Park overlooking the Intracoastal that has a pavilion, picnic table, and bench, Riverside Park that has a 400’ pier on the Indian River, and Orlando Park that has basketball, playground, and picnic tables.
Something to note about Nance Park…They also have events throughout the year. Arts & craft shows, car shows, tree lighting events, and also the home to several 5ks including the annual Turtle Crawl 5k. The town of Indialantic also offers a beach buggy wheelchair rental for those who have mobility issues. You can reserve the beach buggy wheelchair through the police department and have access to it for up to 4 hours. Info can be found on their website https://www.indialantic.com/wp-content/uploads/Beach-Wheelchair-Reservations-08-01-2023.pdf
Do you want to live in an area with a lot of transient-type properties that attract travelers (Hotels, motels, convention centers, etc)? Indialantic is geared more towards the residence. With that being said, it is important to point out that Indialantic does allow AirBnB type, and the rules on what to do can be found on their muni-code page. https://library.municode.com/fl/indialantic/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=SPBLADECO_CH113ZO_ARTIVGEZORE_S113-248VARE
They do not have any major hotels in the city limits. There are a couple mom & pop style motels like the Tuckaway Shores and the Windemere Inn Bed & Breakfast.
What you do get with living in the town of Indialantic is a complete residential feeling beachside community. The biggest selection of property types are single-family homes (almost 1000 Indialantic) There are over 300 condo units in Indialantic, and you have about 70 townhome/half duplex type properties. You will see people heading to the beach, riding their bikes, walking the dogs, & taking the kiddos to school.
If schools are important to you, here is what the schools are for the 32903.
Elementary: Indialantic
Middle School: Hoover
High School: Melbourne High
Since school districts are always changing, I recommend you do the research to confirm the schools for a particular address. One of the many sites available is SchoolDigger.com to verify the schools and to see how they rank. https://www.schooldigger.com/go/FL/zip/32903/search.aspx
What do you think about water conservation and protecting the Indian River Lagoon? Indialantic has been encouraging residents to set up rain barrels and just started a rain barrel rebate program offering a $50 rebate to set one up. Collecting the stormwater in a rain barrel will help minimize runoff into the lagoon, offer water for your plants during the dry season, and can collect 1,300 gallons of water during our storm seasons.
Since the main reason you are looking for a beachside town to call home, you probably would like to know how easy it is to get to the beach. You should know that there is either metered parking at Nance Park and along Wave Crest Avenue OR you will need to purchase an annual parking permit from the town of Indialantic for $40 per year to park at these locations. Other streets that you will need the permit to park at are Watson Ave, Tampa Ave, and Sixth St. More info can be found on their website https://www.indialantic.com/resources-info/ This is if you are planning on driving to the beach! There are also walk-up locations to get to the beach too. You can find one near Grosse Pointe Ave at the north end of town. If you plan on walking, skateboarding, or riding your bike to the beach, they have installed pedestrian crosswalks that coincide with some of the beach access points along S Miramar Ave.
One thing you will notice about the beaches in the Indialantic area is how tall and well-maintained the dunes are. This is a great natural barrier for protection during storm season. This is what you see when stepping up on the Tampa Ave beach crossover.
Another thing to point out about the beaches in Indialantic. Besides wanting you to only leave your footprints, there are a few things they do not allow on the beach. No animals are allowed, no alcohol is allowed, no glass containers are allowed, and no fires are allowed.
Besides checking out the beaches and downtown area (aka 5th Ave) I also encourage you to take a stroll along the sidewalks and drive through the communities. Look at all the trees, the landscaping, and the different architecture/design of the homes to see if the Indialantic area is right for you. If you have questions about this little beach town or your upcoming move, I am here to help. You can schedule a Zoom call to “Meet me in person” https://www.ericlarkin.com/schedule-a-call , you can always call/text me at 321-795-1854, or simply leave a comment below.
Eric Larkin is a Broker Associate with Real Broker, LLC. He lives, works, and plays in the Cocoa Beach area. If you have questions about moving or relocating to Cocoa Beach and the Space Coast, let me know! I get calls, texts, direct messages & comments on my posts every day about the real estate market and things that are happening in Cocoa Beach and the Space Coast that I love answering. Ask me your questions on moving, relocating here, or anything about the community. I am here to help. I have been helping buyers and sellers with their real estate needs since becoming a real estate agent in 2003. My focus is always on helping, answering your questions, and doing everything possible to make certain you have a smooth transaction from beginning to end.
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