Guidebook for Cape Canaveral
Essentials
Sunseed Food Coop
6615 N Atlantic Avenatural and organic groceries, friendly staff.
Publix Super Market Cornerstone Plaza
5645 N Atlantic AveShopping
Ron Jon Surf School
150 E Columbia LnFun place to browse around
Good shopping and restaurants. If you go here, go west to the Rich Grissom Memorial Wetlands for great wildlife viewing!
74 locals recommend
The Avenue Viera
2261 Town Center AveGood shopping and restaurants. If you go here, go west to the Rich Grissom Memorial Wetlands for great wildlife viewing!
Great mix of locally owned shops, nice place to walk around, right near the river.
50 locals recommend
Historic Cocoa Village Association
600 Florida AveGreat mix of locally owned shops, nice place to walk around, right near the river.
Local farm and native plant nursery. Everything produced here is grown locally with sustainable natural practices. For produce you'll find only what's in season. Great selection of landscape plants!
The Green Marketplace
3910 N Cocoa BlvdLocal farm and native plant nursery. Everything produced here is grown locally with sustainable natural practices. For produce you'll find only what's in season. Great selection of landscape plants!
Sightseeing
Exploration Tower
670 Dave Nisbet DrNeat interactive exhibits, good views!
Thousand Islands
599 Ramp Rdgreat kayaking location!
Manatee Cove Park
4905 N Tropical TrailAnother great place to see manatees (cold season) and kayak.
Kennedy Space Center
United States Astronaut Hall of Fame
6225 Vectorspace BlvdValiant Air Command Warbird Museum
6600 Tico RdParks & Nature
See wildlife, manatees, birds, trails, education center...
15 locals recommend
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
1987 Scrub Jay WaySee wildlife, manatees, birds, trails, education center...
Space Coast Kayaking
A good kayaking operator out of Cocoa Beach / Thousand Islands.
You can walk, bike or drive this created wetland complex and see an amazing diversity of birds and other wildlife, including alligators!
8 locals recommend
Viera Wetlands
10001 N Wickham RdYou can walk, bike or drive this created wetland complex and see an amazing diversity of birds and other wildlife, including alligators!
Nice local park with forested trails in Cocoa Beach. There is also a dog park here.
61 locals recommend
Lori Wilson Park
1500 N Atlantic AveNice local park with forested trails in Cocoa Beach. There is also a dog park here.
Great park with plenty of trails and education center in North Brevard.
40 locals recommend
Brevard County Enchanted Forest Sanctuary
444 Columbia BlvdGreat park with plenty of trails and education center in North Brevard.
Jetty Park Pier
Jetty Park PierGood fishing, campground, watch the cruise ships.
Food Scene
The Green Room Cafe
222 N 1st StGood healthy food option, great for vegetarians
Good eating, local seafood, good nightlife, bands.
173 locals recommend
Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar
500 Glen Cheek DrGood eating, local seafood, good nightlife, bands.
Ryan's Pizza & Pub
4 Harrison StFavorite pizza place in Cocoa.
Favorite pizza place in Cape Canaveral (just down the road).
53 locals recommend
Papa Vito's Italian Restaurant And Pizza Kitchen
6200 N Atlantic AveFavorite pizza place in Cape Canaveral (just down the road).
Preacher Bar
8699 Astronaut BlvdThai Thai Restaurant & Sushi
8660 Astronaut BlvdZachary's Restaurant
8799 Astronaut BlvdKelsey’s Restaurant & Pizzeria
8699 Astronaut BlvdSimply Delicious Cafe & Bakery
125 N Orlando AveThe Fat Snook
2464 S Atlantic AveLa Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
7802 N Atlantic AveMango Tree Restaurant
118 N Atlantic AveFishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill
610 Glen Cheek DrPacific Rim
300 N Courtenay PkwyAmazing sushi and thai food!
Tijuana Flats
10 E New Haven AveTaco Tuesdays!
Entertainment & Activities
One of the best zoos in the country! Make sure kids bring suits for the splash park.
322 locals recommend
Brevard Zoo
8225 N Wickham RdOne of the best zoos in the country! Make sure kids bring suits for the splash park.
Space Coast Stadium
5800 Stadium PkwyBaseball!
Cobb Theatres-Merritt Square 16
777 E Merritt Island CausewayDrinks & Nightlife
Coconuts on the Beach
2 Minutemen CausewayGood food, outdoor dining right on the beach
Cocoa Beach Brewing Company
150 N Atlantic AveGood local beers, can take a brewery tour, live music - see their website or Facebook page.
33 locals recommend
Florida Beer Company
200 Imperial BlvdGood local beers, can take a brewery tour, live music - see their website or Facebook page.
Playalinda Brewing Company
305 S Washington AveAmazing and unique local beers!