Palm Bay

Palm Bay is a coastal city in Brevard County, Florida, spreading along the Indian River region and organized mostly around residential neighborhoods with waterway access. The area sits close to sea level and includes a network of canals running between different districts.

A steamboat landing called Tillman appeared here in the 1850s, later shaped by a growing network of drainage canals built to support farming. Incorporation came in 1960 under a new name meant to highlight the coastal setting.

The coastal settlement's name comes from the 1920s, when developers wanted to attract newcomers by suggesting palms and bay waters as part of everyday life. Families now gather in parks and sports facilities spread across different residential areas that line the waterways and open spaces.

Drivers reach the city through several main roads linking it to neighboring places along the coast. The flat terrain makes cycling and walking easy in most residential neighborhoods, where wide streets and sidewalks help movement.

The canal system began in the early decades of the 20th century and changed the entire landscape from swampland into workable ground. These waterways still shape the layout of neighborhoods today and give residents direct access to the river estuaries.

Location: Brevard County

Inception: 1960

Elevation above the sea: 5 m

Website: https://palmbayflorida.org

GPS coordinates: 27.99792,-80.67001

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:30