Cape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach MUST SEE!!!
Family Fun
Features exhibits and displays, historic spacecraft and memorabilia, shows, two IMAX theaters, and a range of bus tours of the spaceport.
The "Space Shuttle Atlantis" exhibit contains the Atlantis orbiter and the Shuttle Launch Experience, a simulated ride into space.
The visitor complex also has daily presentations from a veteran NASA astronaut. A bus tour, included with admission, encompasses the separate Apollo/Saturn V Center.
772 locals recommend
Kennedy Space Center
Features exhibits and displays, historic spacecraft and memorabilia, shows, two IMAX theaters, and a range of bus tours of the spaceport.
The "Space Shuttle Atlantis" exhibit contains the Atlantis orbiter and the Shuttle Launch Experience, a simulated ride into space.
The visitor complex also has daily presentations from a veteran NASA astronaut. A bus tour, included with admission, encompasses the separate Apollo/Saturn V Center.
The Museum of Dinosaurs and Ancient Cultures is a non-profit educational center attached to the locally renowned Dinosaur Store, a 20+ year Cocoa Beach landmark. With three stories to explore, you can expect to walk through and explore the prehistoric age and the giant 46-foot Giganotosaurus skeleton, or step back in time to learn about ancient Egyptians and King Tut. This is a popular stop for families, field trips, and collectors alike. After your tour, check out the live reptile exhibits in the adjoined Adventure Zone. Just two blocks from the beach and right around the corner from Ron Jon's, this museum is a convenient, fun, and education pit stop.
90 locals recommend
The Dinosaur Store
250 W Cocoa Beach CausewayThe Museum of Dinosaurs and Ancient Cultures is a non-profit educational center attached to the locally renowned Dinosaur Store, a 20+ year Cocoa Beach landmark. With three stories to explore, you can expect to walk through and explore the prehistoric age and the giant 46-foot Giganotosaurus skeleton, or step back in time to learn about ancient Egyptians and King Tut. This is a popular stop for families, field trips, and collectors alike. After your tour, check out the live reptile exhibits in the adjoined Adventure Zone. Just two blocks from the beach and right around the corner from Ron Jon's, this museum is a convenient, fun, and education pit stop.
Sightseeing
With 45 acres at your fingertips there is a variety of activities available, making Jetty Park your recreation destination.
Guests can participate in a variety of activities such as surfing, kayaking, walking the beach, riding bikes, and watching cruise ships as they majestically move past the jetty on their way out to sea.
Jetty Park also offers a 1,200 foot paved and lighted fishing pier for all fishing enthusiast.
79 locals recommend
Jetty Park
100 Jetty Park RdWith 45 acres at your fingertips there is a variety of activities available, making Jetty Park your recreation destination.
Guests can participate in a variety of activities such as surfing, kayaking, walking the beach, riding bikes, and watching cruise ships as they majestically move past the jetty on their way out to sea.
Jetty Park also offers a 1,200 foot paved and lighted fishing pier for all fishing enthusiast.
The Cape Canaveral Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse on the east coast of Florida, located on the property of the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The lighthouse is not accessible unless you're on an official lighthouse tour.
15 locals recommend
Cape Canaveral Lighthouse
670 Dave Nisbet DrThe Cape Canaveral Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse on the east coast of Florida, located on the property of the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The lighthouse is not accessible unless you're on an official lighthouse tour.
With seven floors of exhibits and interactive play, the Exploration Tower includes something for everyone. Learn about Port Canaveral's history, grab a bite to eat, enjoy panoramic views of Port Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center, and wave goodbye to cruise ships as they pass by on the way out to sea.
Exploration Tower is also a great place to watch a rocket launch from, but the facility may be closed for some launches, so it's best to call ahead.
106 locals recommend
Exploration Tower
670 Dave Nisbet DrWith seven floors of exhibits and interactive play, the Exploration Tower includes something for everyone. Learn about Port Canaveral's history, grab a bite to eat, enjoy panoramic views of Port Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center, and wave goodbye to cruise ships as they pass by on the way out to sea.
Exploration Tower is also a great place to watch a rocket launch from, but the facility may be closed for some launches, so it's best to call ahead.
This waterfront resource offers exercise stations, a boardwalk, picnic facilities & horseshoe pits.
51 locals recommend
Manatee Sanctuary Park
701 Thurm BlvdThis waterfront resource offers exercise stations, a boardwalk, picnic facilities & horseshoe pits.
Food scene
Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar in Port Canaveral is a year-round dining destination loved by locals and visitors alike. The breathtaking water views is a perfect spot to watch the sunrise, sunset, cruise ships and rocket launches during any season. The menu has an array of dishes from sushi and burgers to some of the freshest seafood around and kabobs.
173 locals recommend
Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar
500 Glen Cheek DrGrills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar in Port Canaveral is a year-round dining destination loved by locals and visitors alike. The breathtaking water views is a perfect spot to watch the sunrise, sunset, cruise ships and rocket launches during any season. The menu has an array of dishes from sushi and burgers to some of the freshest seafood around and kabobs.
Laid-back joint serving pizza & Italian favorites in simple, casual digs 365 days a year.
53 locals recommend
Papa Vito's Italian Restaurant And Pizza Kitchen
6200 N Atlantic AveLaid-back joint serving pizza & Italian favorites in simple, casual digs 365 days a year.
Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill in Port Canaveral has casual waterfront dining downstairs and a covered patio, indoor sports bar, and sun deck with tiki bar upstairs. The menu features favorites such as Hawaiian style ahi tuna, shark bites, coconut shrimp, burgers, creative cocktails, beer and wine.
115 locals recommend
Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill
610 Glen Cheek DrFishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill in Port Canaveral has casual waterfront dining downstairs and a covered patio, indoor sports bar, and sun deck with tiki bar upstairs. The menu features favorites such as Hawaiian style ahi tuna, shark bites, coconut shrimp, burgers, creative cocktails, beer and wine.
The story of Oceanside doesn’t begin with 100 year old recipes, or generations of family in the distilling business, It started with two Brothers with a dream of making craft spirits on Florida’s Space Coast using the very best Florida and regionally sourced ingredients, the best oak barrels, and some of the most technically advanced distilling equipment.
Oceanside Distillery Cape Canaveral
240 W Central BlvdThe story of Oceanside doesn’t begin with 100 year old recipes, or generations of family in the distilling business, It started with two Brothers with a dream of making craft spirits on Florida’s Space Coast using the very best Florida and regionally sourced ingredients, the best oak barrels, and some of the most technically advanced distilling equipment.