Patrick AFB, FL - Nearby Cities

Palm Bay, FL
Palm Bay is a city in Brevard County, Florida, with a current population of 100,000 people. The town got its name from the border of sable palm trees. The town saw substantial growth with the introduction of the railroad into the area. The nearby marsh lands became functional for agricultural growth when canals were built to control the flooding. Located just 23 miles from the Patrick Air Force Base, the city offers new residents a thriving community in which to live.

Homes for sale in the area are plentiful and have a median listing price of $129,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental units are available for $424 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Hotels in the area offer temporary lodging in such facilities as the Quality Inn and the Holiday Inn. Prices start at a nightly rate of $55.

Nearby attractions include the Turtle Creek Sanctuary which offers 100 acres of natural marshland as well as a wildlife sanctuary. Kayaks and canoes can be launched there, and the scenery is amazing whether by boat or on one of the nature paths provided. Swimming is also optional as well as bird watching in this picturesque setting. Many species of wildlife are sighted regularly, and it's a great place to bring a family to enjoy the wonders of nature free of charge.

Cocoa Beach, FL
Cocoa Beach is a city in Brevard County, Florida which as a current population of 12,000 people. The town was incorporated in 1957 and grew in notoriety due to the space program which is located just 15 miles from the town at the John F. Kennedy Space Center. The town was the location of the filming of the 1960s sitcom "I Dream of Jeannie". Located just 6 miles from the Patrick Air Force Base, the city is a popular destination for those military personnel and civilians looking for to relocate to the area.

Homes for sale in the area are plentiful and have a median listing price of $279,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental units are available for $850 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Hotels in the area offer temporary lodging in such facilities as the Hampton Inn and the Holiday Inn. Prices start at a nightly rate of $109.

Local attractions include the Cocoa Beach Surfing School which offers lessons to all levels of surfers in a pristine setting on a popular beach. Snorkelers can also rent equipment for fish watching without the more thrillseeking element. Kiteboarding is also available for those wanting to try something new. All beach activities are optional, but the proximity to the sun and sand is hard to beat.

Rockledge, FL
Rockledge is a city in Brevard County, Florida with a current population of 24,000 people. The median income for a household is $45,000 annually, and the majority of residents are employed in the space industry due to its proximity to Cape Canaveral. Located just 18 miles from the Patrick Air Force Base, the city offers new residents a thriving community that is just a short commute to the base.

Homes for sale in the area are plentiful and have a median listing price of $185,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental units are available for $646 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Hotels in the area offer temporary lodging in such facilities as the Van Winkle Hotel and the Garden Court Motel and include such amenities as free internet access. Prices start at a nightly rate of $129.

Local attractions include the Classic Car Museum Rockledge and the Brevard Museum of History and National Science. The History Museum offers artifacts from the rich history of the region as well as a butterfly garden and a 7,000-year-old archaeological dig. There are many species of animal fossils on display as well. The Brevard Zoo is full of exotic animals in free-roaming areas including the Cheetah, the American Alligator, and the Red Kangaroo. For a family-fun oriented outing, the zoo offers many activities for young and old alike.

Cocoa, FL
Cocoa was a city founded by fishermen in the 1860s. The population rose dramatically after the arrival of the nearby space program, and the current population remains at 16,000 inhabitants. Many astronauts wanting to be near the Space Center and Cape Canaveral migrated to the area. The city is also located just 18 miles from the Patrick Air Force Base, and military personnel and their families will find the town to be peaceful community in which to raise a family.

Homes for sale in the area are plentiful and have a median listing price of $218,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental units are available for $504 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Hotels in the area offer temporary lodging in such facilities as the Holiday Inn and the Best Western Cocoa Inn and include such amenities as free internet access. Prices start at a nightly rate of $62.

Local attractions include the Indian River Cruises which offers visitors a trip down the Indian River by boat with a meal included. There are also Twister Airboat Rides that take visitors through the grassy marshes of the St. Johns River at 45 MPH. Wildlife sightings include alligators, eagles, and many other species of wading birds. The Indian River Queen Private Cruise takes visitors up the Indian River on a triple deck paddlewheel boat complete with live music.

Melbourne, FL
Melbourne is a city in Brevard County, Florida with a current population of 93,000 people. The city got its name from its first postmaster who named the city after the place he spent most of his life, Melbourne, Australia. The city was originally a training area for Confederate soldiers during the American Civil War. The proximity to the river and the ocean makes it a prime spot for those military personnel and their families who are looking to relocate to the area. The Patrick Air Force Base is only 18 miles away.

Homes for sale in the area are plentiful and have a median listing price of $175,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental units are available for $519 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Hotels in the area offer temporary lodging in such facilities as the Residence Inn and the Courtyard Melbourne and include such amenities as free internet access. Prices start at a nightly rate of $79.

Local attractions include Andretti Thrill Park where visitors can drive go-karts around the challenge track that Mario Andretti made famous at NASCAR. The Sea Turtle Preservation Society Melbourne Beach offers educational trips about the Sea Turtle and even does turtle walks in June and July to allow visitors to learn more about these endangered creatures. The Brevard Art Museum is another local attraction that offers exhibitions, art classes, and other events.

Merritt Island, FL
Merritt Island is located right on the Atlantic Ocean in Brevard County, Florida. The current population is 36,000 people. The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center are located on the northern part of the island. The majority of people live in the central part of the island, and the Patrick Air Force Base is located just 18 miles from the city.

Homes for sale in the area are plentiful and have a median listing price of $224,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental units are available for $550 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Hotels in the area offer temporary lodging in such facilities as the Aladdin Motel and the Clarion Motel and include such amenities as free internet access. Prices start at a nightly rate of $89.

Local attractions include the Brevard Veterans Memorial Museum and Military Museum offers a very well displayed collection of Veterans memorabilia since World War II. Many old military uniforms are on display including old photos from Pearl Harbor right before the bombing happened. Admission is free. The Cocoa Beach Thousand Islands Dolphin and Manatee Tour is an experience of a lifetime for the whole family. Up close and personal encounters with dolphins and manatees in the wild will be the highlight of the visit.

Cape Canaveral, FL
Cape Canaveral is the site of the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, and the city lies just south of the site. Many U.S. spacecraft are launched from both the station and the Kennedy Space Center, and it is the hub of the space program which NASA runs. The city is located just 18 miles from the Patrick Air Force Base which allows new residents a chance to live in the heart of the most exciting aerospace center and community in the United States.

Homes for sale in the area are plentiful and have a median listing price of $235,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental units are available for $475 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Hotels in the area offer temporary lodging in such facilities as the Country Inn and Suites and the Royal Mansions Resort and include such amenities as free internet access. Prices start at a nightly rate of $139.

Local attractions include the Kennedy Space Center Visitor complex which offers visitors a chance to see spacecraft from the inception of the space program to present day. Special tours take space enthusiasts out to the actual launch pads that are used to launch the space shuttles. For security reasons, the tours stop a certain ways away, but it is the closest a civilian will get to the actual launch site. Wildlife sightings of alligators along the way add to the experience. The Complex is vast and offers kids of all ages an amazing step into the world of the astronaut.