Villa Verna is an area of homes and businesses in West Melbourne, Florida. A large shopping area, The Shoppes of West Melbourne, forms the commercial hub of the neighborhood.
Schools in the Villa Verna area include W. Melbourne Elementary School, Meadowlane Primary Elementary School, Central Middle School, and Educational Horizons Charter School.
There is no shortage of places to eat in the area. Choices include Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill, Shells, and Duffy’s Sports Grill. For more elegant dining in Melbourne, try Chameleon Fusion Bistro or the highly-rated Edelweiss restaurant.
Nearby hotels include Courtyard by Marriott and the Hampton Inn.
Melbourne is famous for its beaches. In fact, three of Melbourne’s beaches rank among the top ten of all Florida beaches. Residents and tourists alike enjoy the abundant parasailing, kayaking, and surfing opportunities in the area. Visitors can also dive at one of the three wrecks in the area, or charter a deep-sea fishing excursion. Along the beach are an abundance of shops, restaurants, and bars.
Golf lovers can play at Palm Gardens Golf Course, Crane Creek Reserve Golf Club, and Mallard’s Landing Golf Course.
The Brevard Zoo and Andretti Thrill Park offers great family fun. One of the most popular visitor spots in Melbourne is the Brevard Museum of Art and Science.
Melbourne is located on what is known as the Space Coast and is only about a one hour drive from the Kennedy Space Center, where extensive tours are available.