Palm Bay, Florida
Palm Bay is a city of 130,132 people in Brevard County, Florida, founded in 1960.
Why visit Palm Bay
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 48 parks and trails, 151 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC CLASSIC West Melbourne 12, Florida Institute of Technology, Indian Fields and Jorgensen's General Store.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 49°F.
Weather in Palm Bay
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Palm Bay
Palm Bay is a city in Brevard County, Florida, United States. The city's population was 119,760 at the 2020 United States census, up from 103,190 at the 2010 census, making it the most populous city in the county and the largest by land mass. The historic section of the city lies on the mouth of the Turkey Creek and the Palm Bay. Palm Bay has historically expanded south and to the west.
From the Wikipedia article Palm Bay, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Florida Institute of Technology
School · 8.1 mi
Private research university in Melbourne, Florida
Museums and landmarks4
Indian Fields
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.9 mi
Place in Florida listed on National Register of Historic Places
Jorgensen's General Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 8.6 mi
American historical site in Grant-Valkaria, Florida
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St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.3 mi
Church building in Florida, United States of America
Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts
Museum · 8.1 mi
Textile museum in Melbourne, Florida
Parks, trails and playgrounds48
Lynne Manion Nungesser Park
Park · 5.5 mi
1161 Lamplighter Drive Northwest, Palm Bay
Mo-Su 07:00-22:00
Joe Mullins Park
Park · 7.0 mi
Park with football field and basket ball cort some swings and a small rock climbing wall
Max K Rodes Park
Park · 7.4 mi
Beautiful park with many sports complexes, plus 2 playgrounds.
36 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes151
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Restaurant · Italian · 6.1 mi
1575 Palm Bay Road, Palm Bay
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Applebee's
Diner · American · 6.1 mi
1545 Palm Bay Road, Melbourne
Mo-Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa-Su 00:00-01:00,11:00-24:00
Hibachi Express
Restaurant · Japanese · 3.2 mi
195 Malabar Road Northwest, Palm Bay
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:30
Hooters
Restaurant · Burger · 5.7 mi
695 Palm Bay Road
Mo-Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa 00:00-01:00,11:00-24:00; Su 00:00-01:00,11:00-23:00
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 5.7 mi
855 Palm Bay Road Northeast, West Melbourne
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 00:00-24:00; Su 00:00-23:00
Little Santouka
Restaurant · Japanese, Boba Tea, Sushi, Rice Burger · 5.4 mi
5108 Minton Road, Palm Bay
Mo-Su 11:00-20:30
Sonny's BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 3.3 mi
1020 Malabar Road Southeast, Palm Bay
Su-We 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Texas Roadhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 3.7 mi
1181 Malabar Road, Palm Bay
Mo-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
139 more on the map.
History
The Ais people, attracted to the mouth of Turkey Creek at the Indian River by freshwater springs, fish, oysters, and wildlife, are thought to have been the first inhabitants in the Palm Bay area.
The earliest place names for this area on early maps of the late 1700s were Turkey Creek, Elbow Creek and Crane Creek. An 1870 map of the Indian River by John Andrew Bostrom shows the area void of any settlements within about 15 miles of Turkey Creek. The first prominent European-American settler was John Tillman in the late 1870s. Tillman's wharf marked the mouth of Turkey Creek at what became known as Palm Bay on the Indian River.
By the late 1880s, Tillman was operating a profitable orange and banana grove on the north shore of the creek. He had the most notable banana grove on the Indian River. Tillman's wharf also attracted settlers, as it was a steamboat stop.
By the mid-19th century, there was a lumber operation, orange groves, and packing house. Growth was slow until the arrival of the railroad in 1894. Then goods were brought in and produce was shipped to market faster.
From the History section of Palm Bay, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Churches and places of worship47
Saint Joseph's Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 7.3 mi
1425 Northeast Miller Street, Palm Bay
First Haitian Evangelical Church
Church · Evangelical · 6.3 mi
90 Emerson Drive Northwest, Palm Bay
Iglesia Adventista Del 7mo Dia
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 6.8 mi
3950 Dairy Road, Melbourne
Bethesda Evangelical Baptist Church
Church · 2.4 mi
1949 San Filippo Drive Southeast, Palm Bay
Shopping24
Gas and EV charging44
Schools, colleges and libraries33
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
School · 3.8 mi
155 Del Mundo St Nw, Palm Bay
Franklin T. Degroodt Library
Library · 2.9 mi
6475 Minton Road Southeast, Palm Bay
John F. Turner Senior Elementary School
School · 2.4 mi
3175 Jupiter Blvd Se, Palm Bay
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy At Lockmar
School · 4.4 mi
720 Emerson Drive Ne, Palm Bay
Healthcare24
Map of Palm Bay
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73°F | 49°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 75°F | 52°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 78°F | 54°F | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 83°F | 60°F | 2.8 in |
| May | 87°F | 65°F | 4.4 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 71°F | 7.6 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 73°F | 6.6 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 73°F | 7.1 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 72°F | 8.0 in |
| Oct | 85°F | 66°F | 5.6 in |
| Nov | 79°F | 58°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 75°F | 52°F | 2.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Palm Bay (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Brevard County has had 31 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
- 2023-08-28: Tropical Storm Idalia (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- West Melbourne 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Melbourne 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Sebastian 16 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Satellite Beach 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Viera West 21 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Viera East 21 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Merritt Island 25 mi north, about 39 min by car
- West Vero Corridor 25 mi southeast, about 40 min by car
- Rockledge 26 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Cocoa Beach 26 mi north, about 42 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Palm Bay FL St Joseph Cath Church02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1989 Pontiac Trans Am, Palm Bay, Florida, Pokemonprime, CC BY 4.0
- 1989 Chrysler LeBaron, Palm Bay, Florida, Pokemonprime, CC BY 4.0
- 1993 Honda Civic del Sol, Palm Bay, Florida, Pokemonprime, CC BY 4.0
- Honda Acty, Palm Bay, Florida, Pokemonprime, CC BY 4.0
- MG MGB, Palm Bay, Florida, Pokemonprime, CC BY 4.0
- Grant FL Jorgensen Store04, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Joseph's Catholic Church (Palm Bay, Florida) 002, Leonard J. DeFrancisci, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Adrian In Front of Stucco, adriandholmes.com, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NoirPressPhoto2016, adriandholmes.com, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- Ficus elastica 146481392, Robin Stonecypher, CC BY 4.0
- Grant-Valkaria Road East (29271008028), formulanone from Huntsville, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- PalmBayFLCityHall, Excel23, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Woman wearing a white bikini, Yuliana organogold, CC BY 3.0
- Green bikini pantie, Yuliana seejulie.com, CC BY 3.0
- Int95nRoad-Exit173-FL514-Jan2012 (29043195953), formulanone from Huntsville, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- SR 514 BGS (5962248737), formulanone from Huntsville, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Coleman "Oscar" Cooler, Pokemonprime, CC BY 4.0
- Ninoka NK-700 Camera, Pokemonprime, CC BY 4.0
- Encyclia tampensis 107394816, Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0
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