321 Malls
The shopping centers that defined life in Brevard County. From Melbourne Square to Merritt Island, these were the places where the Space Coast came together.
Melbourne Square Mall
- Dillard's
- JCPenney
- Sears (closed 2018)
- Burdines/Macy's (closed 2020)
Melbourne Square Mall opened in 1983 as Brevard County's premier shopping destination. The two-level enclosed mall featured a distinctive architecture with skylights and a central food court. At its peak, it housed over 100 stores and was the social hub for Space Coast residents. The mall has undergone significant changes since the 2000s, with major anchor closures reshaping its landscape.
Merritt Square Mall
- Dillard's
- JCPenney
- Macy's
- Sears (closed 2018)
- Belk (1971-2021)
Merritt Square Mall is Brevard County's oldest enclosed shopping mall, opening in 1971 to serve the growing Merritt Island and Cocoa Beach communities. The mall has long been a gathering place for Space Coast families and NASA employees. Over the decades, it has undergone multiple renovations and expansions, maintaining its position as a retail anchor for the barrier island region.
Brevard Mall
- Kmart
- Zayre (later Ames)
- Belk-Lindsey
- Jordan Marsh
Brevard Mall, originally an open-air shopping center that opened in 1965, was one of the first major retail developments in Melbourne. Located near the Melbourne Causeway, it served generations of shoppers before facing decline in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The mall was demolished in 2006 and the site redeveloped into a modern retail complex featuring big-box stores and restaurants.
Searstown Mall
- Sears
- Food Fair
- Eckerd Drugs
- Woolworth
Searstown Mall in Cocoa Beach was a beloved open-air shopping center anchored by Sears that opened in 1966. It served the barrier island community for decades, providing a convenient shopping destination for beach residents and tourists. The mall featured a distinctive mid-century modern design typical of the era. While Sears eventually closed, the property continued to evolve as a retail center serving the Cocoa Beach area.