Palm Bay Living
The Largest Municipality
Welcome to Palm Bay, a hidden gem on Florida’s Space Coast. Palm Bay is the largest municipality in Brevard County. It provides a wealth of employment opportunities, housing options, and natural beauty. Palm Bay is predominantly residential, ensuring a peaceful and serene living environment. Additionally, the city boasts a variety of shopping and dining options to cater to residents’ needs.
Employment
Top industries in Palm Bay include Raytheon Technologies, Renesas Electronics, L3Harris, and Health First’s Palm Bay Hospital.
Shopping and Dining
Palm Bay is home to your favorite retailers including Home Depot, Bass Pro Shops, Walmart and Publix Supermarket. You’ll even find specialty retailers like Harley Davidson. Palm Bay has great options for waterfront dining including the Lazy Turtle and The Shack, Find comfort food in the heart of old Palm Bay at Rooney’s Restaurant.
Outdoor Recreation
Palm Bay is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a vibrant community with easy access to plenty of sunshine and water recreation. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful fishing excursion or an adventurous kayaking expedition, Palm Bay delivers. Explore the Palm Bay Marina for fishing supplies or kayak rentals to discover the beauty of the area from the water. Prefer a more controlled environment? Dive into aquatic delights at the Palm Bay Aquatic Center, which features a zero-depth entry pool, water toys, slides, lap lanes, and diving boards.
The Indian River offers endless recreational fun from fishing to boating. Anglers love the Stick Marsh, one of the nation’s top bass fishing locations, Likewise, water sports enthusiasts enjoy kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding on the Indian River and Turkey Creek. Take a hike through Turkey Creek Sanctuary on paths adorned by majestic sand pines, oaks, and saw palmettos. Wander along the 4,000-foot boardwalk and explore the ancient sand dunes. Get up close to bass-filled black water creeks. Marvel at the rich birdlife, including woodpeckers and migratory species. Canoeing or kayaking in the creek and hiking the sanctuary’s trails offer a deeper connection with nature. Of course, you might see a gator or a manatee. Always be aware of area wildlife.
River and Ocean
Embark on an exploration of Palm Bay’s natural treasures as you drive along scenic highway US 1 bordering the Indian River Lagoon. The 4-mile stretch of Palm Bay serves as the gateway to the city, offering elegant dining, venues and waterfront views. Even better, Palm Bay is a short 20-minute drive to the Atlantic Ocean. Simply take the Melbourne Causeway east from US 1.
Parks
Don’t miss the Palm Bay Regional Park, a sprawling 200-acre oasis dotted with four lakes. Here, you can fish, camp, play ball games, or enjoy basketball and volleyball courts. The park’s playgrounds and picnic areas offer endless opportunities for outdoor fun. Don’t be surprised if you come upon indigenous deer, alligators, turkeys, ducks, and cranes. Similarly, Castaways Point Park is a lush park adjacent to the beach and river area of Palm Bay. Stroll along the concrete walkway, taking in panoramic views, particularly at sunset. Lastly, enjoy fishing from the pier or embark on a kayaking or canoeing adventure.
Holiday Builders
Holiday Builders has been building new homes in Palm Bay for 40 years. Homebuyers may select from three floorplan collections. Cornerstone collection homes may be personalized with flooring, cabinetry, and countertop selections. Value and Inspire collection homes offer standard features. Furthermore, a build-on-your-lot program is available in Palm Bay. Consequently, homebuyers can find the right floorplan, at the right price in Palm Bay. For information on plans, pricing, and move-in-ready homes, visit HolidayBuilders.com. A partnership with Coastal Loans makes securing financing for a new home convenient. Not to mention, there are financial incentives like closing cost contributions for Coastal Loans customers. Conversely, customers may you any lender of their choosing.
