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Malabar, FL

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A friendly community on the shore of Indian River

Riverfront Commuter Suburb Local Business Safe

On the banks of Indian River, Malabar is a quiet suburb partially surrounded by Palm Bay, Florida. In this neighboring city, you’ll find a variety of public schools, such as Port Malabar Elementary School, as well as restaurants, entertainment, and more.

Enjoy the welcoming community of Malabar at Malabar Community Park. This dog-friendly space offers a playground, pond, sports fields and courts, and open green space. Malabar has access to sandy beaches, nearby amusement parks, several interstate highways, and nature preserves.

Get outdoors on the extensive biking and hiking trails throughout town, or get a bite to eat at Yellow Dog Café, a riverfront eatery with gorgeous water views. Though there are not many apartments in the area, there are several affordable rentals near the city’s borders.

Transportation

11

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

33

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Malabar Scrub Sanctuary
  • Turkey Creek Sanctuary (Margaret Hames Nature Center)
  • Goode Park
  • Florida Tech Botanical Garden
  • Coconut Point Sanctuary

Airports

  • Melbourne Orlando International

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