Brevard district, Florida, United States

Places to visit near Malabar

Malabar is a town in Brevard district, Florida, United States, home to about 2,936 people. Within 50 km by road there are 153 places to visit — 39 churches, 29 rivers, islands & mangroves, 23 beaches & coast and 17 museums. The must-see places are Turkey Creek Sanctuary (5 km), Palm Bay (5 km) and Ryckman Park (9 km).

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Malabar, Florida
Malabar, Brevard district, Florida, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Malabar at a glance

Location
Brevard district, Florida, United States
Population
about 2,936
Coordinates
28.0036° N, 80.5656° W
Places within 50 km
153 (28 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Malabar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Malabar: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Malabar

56 churches within 100 km of Malabar. The closest is First Baptist Church of Malabar (3 km); the best-known is Melbourne Beach Fishing Pier (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Malabar

34 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Malabar. The closest is Mosier Hammock (4 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Malabar

31 beaches & coast within 100 km of Malabar. The closest is Palm Bay (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Malabar

28 museums within 100 km of Malabar. The closest is Old Town Hall History Museum (7 km); the best-known is Liberty Bell Memorial Museum (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Malabar

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Malabar. The closest is Dixie Highway From Daytona to West Palm Beach (1919) (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Malabar

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Malabar. The closest is Carters Bulkhead (5 km); the best-known is Valkaria Lake (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Malabar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malabar
  2. 9 km Ryckman Park · park, Brevard
  3. 1 km Melbourne Beach Fishing Pier · church, Brevard
  4. 5 km Palm Bay · beach, Brevard
  5. 4 km Turkey Creek Sanctuary · sanctuary, Brevard
  6. 8 km Valkaria Lake · lake, Brevard
  7. 9 km Back to Malabar

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How to reach Malabar

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    Within 15 km of Malabar

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Malabar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3956First Baptist Church of Malabar (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2934Mosier Hammock (4 km)
    Beaches & coast2331Palm Bay (5 km)
    Museums1728Old Town Hall History Museum (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1328Dixie Highway From Daytona to West Palm Beach (1919) (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs920Carters Bulkhead (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1118Turkey Creek Sanctuary (5 km)
    Parks818Malabar Park (2 km)
    Other attractions22Dragon Point (20 km)
    Waterfalls11Crystal Lake Falls Historic District (12 km)
    Caves11Halotherapy (31 km)
    Temples01New Hope Deliverance Temple (56 km)

    Malabar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malabar?

    Turkey Creek Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 5 km), Palm Bay (beach, about 5 km), Ryckman Park (park, about 9 km), Melbourne Beach Fishing Pier (church, about 9 km), Valkaria Lake (lake, about 9 km), Liberty Bell Memorial Museum (monument, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Malabar?

    153 places on Spotwander: 39 churches, 29 rivers, islands & mangroves, 23 beaches & coast, 17 museums, 13 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Malabar?

    First Baptist Church of Malabar, about 3 km by road; Risen Savior Lutheran Church (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Malabar?

    Mosier Hammock, about 4 km by road; Ponce de León Island (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Malabar?

    Palm Bay, about 5 km by road; Hog Point Cove (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malabar?

    Start in Malabar, visit Ryckman Park, then Melbourne Beach Fishing Pier, then Palm Bay, then Turkey Creek Sanctuary, then Valkaria Lake, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malabar?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Malabar

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Malabar’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Malabar on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.