Space Coast Area Transit[1] is the name of the local Brevard County bus service. It is a cheap way to get around and is handicap accessible. The website provides maps and timetables. Buses travel to most sites and places of interest. $1.25 per ride, or $35 for a monthly pass.
Bait and fishing tackle:
Inlet Bait & Tackle, inside the Sebastian Inlet State Park
Long Point Bait & Tackle, at the entrance to Long Point Park and Campground
Whitey's Bait & Tackle, 9030 South Hwy A1A, 321-724-1440, [3].
Surf Side Bait & Tackle, in Floridana
Gold Star Bait & Tackle, on Ocean Ave in downtown Melbourne Beach
Seafood is the best, caught fresh daily.
New England Eatery, 321-723-6080 [4]. Casual and great local seafood.
Rosati's, 5935 South A1A, 321-723-0383,[5]. Fine Italian
Long Point Cafe, breakfast and lunch
Surfin' Turtle Bar and Grill, sports bar
Cafe Coconut Cove, 4210 S. Highway A1A, 321-727-3133, [6]. Tu-Sa 5PM-9PM. Family owned, excellent upscale restaurant with beautiful view of sunsets on the river.