Shopping options for all tastes — from major department stores to smart boutiques — can be found in Brevard County.
[spatialmatch_map id=49 width=100% height=900]The Avenue Viera: The $60 million, 415,000-square-foot open-air development, off Lake Andrew Drive west of Interstate 95 in Viera, includes Bed Bath & Beyond, Belk, Books-A-Million, Old Navy, Rave Motion Pictures, the Melting Pot, World Market, the area’s first Kohl’s retailer and much more, 321-634-5390, www.theavenuealist.com
Viera MarketPlace includes Sports Authority and Office Depot. South of The Avenue are the Shoppes of Lake Andrew, a Wal-Mart Supercenter and a Super Target.
Babcock Street: On Babcock Street, just north of Hibiscus Boulevard, is a renovated shopping area built in 1959.
The landscaped strip center on Babcock’s east side is Melbourne Shopping Center, which includes Big Lots, Publix, several discount apparel outlets, restaurants and small shops.
A Sears store and several fast-food, ethnic and sit-down restaurants operate along that stretch of Babcock Street.
Cocoa Beach: In the downtown area, just north of the Minutemen Causeway and between Orlando and Atlantic avenues, lies Cottage Row — military houses from the 1940s and ’50s that have been converted into quaint shops, salons and restaurants.
Near state roads 520 and A1A, is a tourist landmark, Ron Jon Surf Shop, the beach’s colorful two-story, 24-hour icon of surf wear and beach attire.
Cocoa Village: This historic spot in the streets of downtown Cocoa is tree-lined and brick-paved with several independent venues specializing in gift items, arts and crafts, galleries, gourmet foods, metaphysical books, antiques and clothing.
The village also includes restaurants from casual to upscale and bars featuring music. It is the scene of popular arts and crafts shows, which take place the first weekend of March and December and the third weekend of October and May.
The area also includes an amphitheater, fishing on the Indian River, an interactive fountain, historic homes, churches, walking tours, a ghost tour and the state headquarters for the Florida Historical Society.
The Civic Center, Riverfront Park and Porcher House are among the intimate settings that can be rented for weddings, parties, conferences and meetings.
Call Cocoa Leisure Services at 321-639-3500. For more information, contact the Historic Village Association at 321-631-9075 or visit the Web site www.cocoavillage.com
Crossroads Marketplace: Titusville’s newest retail development is on SR 405, just south of SR 50. Consisting of more than 200,000 square feet of retail space, the marketplace is anchored by Target. Other stores include Kay Jewelers, Marshalls, PetCo and Merle Norman.
Eau Gallie: The Eau Gallie area of Melbourne, which is on the riverfront east of U.S. 1 and runs north of the Eau Gallie Causeway to south of Parkway Drive, is part of the latest portion of the city to be assisted through creation of a redevelopment district. The area is home to art galleries, bookstores, antique shops, a bakery and restaurants.
Fifth Avenue: This beachside extension of U.S. 192 in Indialantic is lined with a collection of restaurants and specialty shops. The area includes a Starbucks coffee shop and a Cold Stone Creamery ice cream store.
Florida Marketplace: The center at 1396 Babcock St., Melbourne, 321-956-2100, opened 40 years ago as Brevard Mall, the county’s first enclosed mall. Most of the Marketplace has been turned into office and professional space. A few retail operations still exist, including Bennett Auto Supply.
Historic Downtown Melbourne: The area along New Haven and Strawbridge avenues is home to specialty shops that sell antiques, artwork, crafts, jewelry and clothing. There are a number of restaurants, bars featuring music, coffee shops, a Christmas shop and two chocolate shops. Melbourne Main Street, 321-724-1741, visit the Web site at www.downtownmelbourne.com
Indian Harbour Beach: Three large shopping centers vie for customers’ attention along east Eau Gallie Causeway. You’ll find familiar names, such as Coastal Home by Bealls, Publix and Wal-Mart, in addition to various specialty shops and restaurants.
Melbourne Square: The mall is anchored by Dillard’s North and South, Macy’s, J.C. Penney, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Circuit City. Lining the mall between these department stores are specialty shops, kiosks and a food court, 321-727-2000, www.simon.com or www.westmelbourne.org. The mall is on U.S. 192, a major thoroughfare and shopping area. Home centers, furniture stores and discount stores line the route from U.S. 1 to Interstate 95. They include Target, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Ross, Pier 1 Imports, Best Buy, PetsMart, Sports Authority and Sam’s Club.
Merritt Square Mall: More than 100 stores are in Merritt Island’s mall on State Road 520. It is anchored by Macy’s, Dillard’s, Sears and J.C. Penney, and includes a large movie theater, 321-452-3270, visit the Web site www.merrittsquaremall.com
Miracle City Mall: J.C. Penney anchors this Titusville mall. Among about 10 other tenants are Waldenbooks, Radio Shack, GNC, AT&T Wireless, Dave’s Hot Dogs, Firestone, Press-tige Cleaners, Za Za Zoo and United National travel agency, 321-269-7521.
Palm Bay West Regional Shopping Center: This strip mall in the Palm Bay area covers 265,000 square feet at Minton and Malabar roads. Anchors and other stores include Winn-Dixie, Bealls, Ace Hardware and Tuesday Morning.
Satellite Beach: Satellite Beach has a shopping plaza with specialty shops and consumer service businesses. Satellite Beach also has the only movie theater among the south beach cities.
Searstown Mall: This Titusville mall contains Sears, Athletic Dept., Bealls Outlet, Fred’s Dept. Store, Prize Possessions Toy Store, Cindy’s Hallmark, Raintree Arts & Crafts, Titusville Ballet & Jazz Center, Styles Unlimited Salon, Valentino’s New York Style Pizza & Restaurant, Male Image, Diverse Fashions, Riptide Video Games, Noteworthy Music Shop, Studio Plus, Marianna’s Latin Caf?, specialty shops, other office space and Titusville’s only movie theater, 321-269-5921.
Space Coast Frontenac Flea Market: Hundreds of stalls with a cornucopia of used, discounted new items and produce. 5605 N. U.S. 1, Frontenac, south of Port St. John. Open for shopping 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 321-631-0241.
Super Flea & Farmers Market: Melbourne’s market covers more than 150,000 square feet and hosts about 300 retail dealers and about 100 used-goods dealers on weekends. This market also offers free entertainment and special events on weekends. Open for shopping from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Located at Interstate 95 at exit 183, West Eau Gallie Boulevard, Melbourne, 321-242-9124, www.superfleamarket.com
Downtown Titusville: The nostalgic area offers arts and crafts shops, clothing and consignment shops, flower and gift shops, as well as a number of restaurants. A few blocks south of the downtown area on U.S. 1 are specialized stores, including antiques