Ariel W.
8/17/2025
Coconut Point Sanctuary is a 62 acre preserve protecting natural coastal strand, oak scrub, coastal oak forest, and and mangrove forest habitats on Melbourne Beach. The sanctuary is located across...
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4000 S Highway A1a
Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
Coconut Point Sanctuary is a 62-acre natural habitat located in Melbourne Beach, FL, featuring diverse ecosystems including coastal strands, oak scrub, coastal oak forests, and mangrove forests. The sanctuary rolls over ancient sand dunes that extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian River Lagoon, providing a unique environment for flora and fauna.
Historically significant, this area was once inhabited by the Ais Indians, who lived along the shores of the Indian River Lagoon and relied on native plants, shellfish, birds, and fish for sustenance. Today, the sanctuary serves as a reminder of the region's rich cultural heritage and natural beauty.
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Laura G.
6/19/2020
Coconut Point Sanctuary boasts a one mile hike through natural Florida protected land. It is called the ocean to lagoon hike because it connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian River Lagoon. The...
Ward D.
9/19/2021
A very nice Florida walking trail This location is right off A1A across the road from the Juan Ponce De Leon Landing Beach park. There is plenty of parking in the Juan Ponce park and a walkway...
Sheri Fresonke H.
5/27/2018
Beautiful short nature walk from Ponce de Leon Landing out to the lagoon. Its filled with all sorts of plants, somecwildfliwers in bloom, some plants in fruit or seed. When you reach the first...
Ryan C.
3/29/2016
Located across the street from Ponce de Leon Landing Park, the Coconut Point Sanctuary boasts a short three quarters of a mile hike through the scrub, oak hammock, and maritime habitats of the...
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