Exploring the Islands 馃彎
Sightseeing
Kennedy Space Center is a must see, and just a 5 minute drive to the north! Explore America鈥檚 space program with an amazing mix of exhibits, rockets, tours and activities. Take a good 3-4 hours to explore this place - it鈥檚 definitely worth it!
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Complejo de Visitantes del Centro Espacial Kennedy de la NASA
Space Commerce WayKennedy Space Center is a must see, and just a 5 minute drive to the north! Explore America鈥檚 space program with an amazing mix of exhibits, rockets, tours and activities. Take a good 3-4 hours to explore this place - it鈥檚 definitely worth it!
On base access is restricted to only official tours (you can get tickets from Canaveral Lighthouse Tours or KSC), but you can also see the launches from almost anywhere in the area! My backyard actually has some of the best launch views on the island! Download Launch Console for up to date launch times so you don鈥檛 miss a thing!
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/launch-console/id1288611471
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Cape Canaveral Air Force Station
On base access is restricted to only official tours (you can get tickets from Canaveral Lighthouse Tours or KSC), but you can also see the launches from almost anywhere in the area! My backyard actually has some of the best launch views on the island! Download Launch Console for up to date launch times so you don鈥檛 miss a thing!
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/launch-console/id1288611471
Enjoy the sun and waves at Cherie Down Park! This public beach has plenty of free parking, is generally less crowded than the neighboring Cocoa Beach, and has amazing views of rocket launches and departing cruise ships to the North!
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Cherie Down Park
8330 Ridgewood AveEnjoy the sun and waves at Cherie Down Park! This public beach has plenty of free parking, is generally less crowded than the neighboring Cocoa Beach, and has amazing views of rocket launches and departing cruise ships to the North!
This is a great tropical hike only a minute (literally) north of your home for the evening! This place has miles of awesome trails meandering through tropical forests. You鈥檙e sure to see some of the locals: armadillos, deer, wild boar, and maybe even a gator! Always best to leave the wildlife be - they鈥檙e much more interested in their own day-to-day than you!
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Sams House at Pine Island
6195 N Tropical TrailThis is a great tropical hike only a minute (literally) north of your home for the evening! This place has miles of awesome trails meandering through tropical forests. You鈥檙e sure to see some of the locals: armadillos, deer, wild boar, and maybe even a gator! Always best to leave the wildlife be - they鈥檙e much more interested in their own day-to-day than you!
For a more lively beach scene and an awesome mix of restaurants and shopping, be sure to visit Downtown Cocoa Beach! So close to the beach you can hear the waves, almost every type of food and drink is in walking distance!
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Cocoa Beach
For a more lively beach scene and an awesome mix of restaurants and shopping, be sure to visit Downtown Cocoa Beach! So close to the beach you can hear the waves, almost every type of food and drink is in walking distance!
Just across the causeway on the mainland you鈥檒l find the areas historic district, Cocoa Village. This neighborhood has a great mix of shopping, bars, and amazing food options overlooking the Indian River. If you鈥檙e looking for evening activities like axe throwing, fun and games, or grabbing a few drinks, this is the place to be!
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Cocoa Village
Just across the causeway on the mainland you鈥檒l find the areas historic district, Cocoa Village. This neighborhood has a great mix of shopping, bars, and amazing food options overlooking the Indian River. If you鈥檙e looking for evening activities like axe throwing, fun and games, or grabbing a few drinks, this is the place to be!
If you鈥檙e here for a cruise or just for the evening, this is a great place to grab a bite as you kick off the evening鈥檚 adventure! Fishlips and Rising Tides are two SpaceX favorites, and Gators and Rusty鈥檚 have great views of the Port and cruise ships!
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Port Canaveral. Fl
If you鈥檙e here for a cruise or just for the evening, this is a great place to grab a bite as you kick off the evening鈥檚 adventure! Fishlips and Rising Tides are two SpaceX favorites, and Gators and Rusty鈥檚 have great views of the Port and cruise ships!
Rent a kayak from any of the local shops, or book yourself a tour! It鈥檚 almost a guarantee to see a manatee or dolphin here!
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Thousand Islands
599 Ramp RdRent a kayak from any of the local shops, or book yourself a tour! It鈥檚 almost a guarantee to see a manatee or dolphin here!
Food scene
A SpaceX favorite, this is a great place to catch a rocket launch or a bite to eat!
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Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill
610 Glen Cheek DrA SpaceX favorite, this is a great place to catch a rocket launch or a bite to eat!
Awesome authentic German food, beir and entertainment!
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Von Stephan Village Bier Garten Restaurant
415 Delannoy AveAwesome authentic German food, beir and entertainment!
Easily the best seafood in the area. Definitely stop by here for dinner, but scope it out early, this place is popular!
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Jazzys Mainely Lobster-Seafood
210 N Orlando AveEasily the best seafood in the area. Definitely stop by here for dinner, but scope it out early, this place is popular!
Great place in Cocoa Village to grab a drink and have some fun!
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Village Idiot Pub
4 Harrison StGreat place in Cocoa Village to grab a drink and have some fun!
Best pizza around! Insider tip - always sit at the rooftop patio, the views are amazing!
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Ryan's Pizza & Pub
4 Harrison StBest pizza around! Insider tip - always sit at the rooftop patio, the views are amazing!
No visit to Cocoa Beach is complete without a stop here! Right on the sand, and there is always great live music!
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Coconuts on the Beach
2 Minutemen CausewayNo visit to Cocoa Beach is complete without a stop here! Right on the sand, and there is always great live music!
Right at the end of Cocoa Beach Pier, this is the spot for a pina colada. Enjoy the salty air, sea breezes, and watch the surfers catch some waves below!
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Rikki Tiki Tavern
401 Meade AveRight at the end of Cocoa Beach Pier, this is the spot for a pina colada. Enjoy the salty air, sea breezes, and watch the surfers catch some waves below!
Cafe Surfinista
86 N Orlando AveMy personal favorite coffee shop on the island!
Another SpaceX favorite! This place has a great mix of local beer and awesome ice cream!
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4th Street Fillin Station
382 N Orlando AveAnother SpaceX favorite! This place has a great mix of local beer and awesome ice cream!
Pacific Rim
300 N Courtenay PkwyAwesome sushi, just down the road!
Great place to grab an ice cream after a hot day on the beach!
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The Fat Donkey Ice Cream and Fine Desserts
247 Minutemen CausewayGreat place to grab an ice cream after a hot day on the beach!
This is my personal favorite. Amazing views, great music, and awesome food! (Tip: grab a table about an hour before sunset and thank me later)
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Squid Lips
2200 S Orlando AveThis is my personal favorite. Amazing views, great music, and awesome food! (Tip: grab a table about an hour before sunset and thank me later)