Turquoise Turtle guidebook
Food scene
Good old fashioned comfort food with the friendly service you'd expect with the name. Serves breakfast and brunch. Open till 2:30 pm. One of the best Cubanos around. voted best breakfast. Wait can be long. Try early or late to get seated quick.
36 locals recommend
Southern Charm Cafe
8501 Astronaut BlvdGood old fashioned comfort food with the friendly service you'd expect with the name. Serves breakfast and brunch. Open till 2:30 pm. One of the best Cubanos around. voted best breakfast. Wait can be long. Try early or late to get seated quick.
Bar at the end of the pier, shops, and restaurants. Watch the surfers catch some amazing waves
261 locals recommend
Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier
401 Meade AveBar at the end of the pier, shops, and restaurants. Watch the surfers catch some amazing waves
Local favorite for good seafood dishes and drinks. Florida ambiance for breakfast, lunch or dinner. 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
301 locals recommend
Coconuts on the Beach
2 Minutemen CausewayLocal favorite for good seafood dishes and drinks. Florida ambiance for breakfast, lunch or dinner. 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Good seafood and drinks while enjoying Florida ambiance.
6 locals recommend
Longboards Tiki Beach Grille
1550 N Atlantic AveGood seafood and drinks while enjoying Florida ambiance.
Unique food - they actually have gator on the menu
23 locals recommend
Gator's Dockside Port Canaveral
683 Dave Nisbet DrUnique food - they actually have gator on the menu
Fish tacos, the casual ambiance, TVs everywhere so no missing your favorite game because your seat isn't perfect. Not a bad seat in the house.
127 locals recommend
Sandbar Sports Grill
4301 Ocean Beach BlvdFish tacos, the casual ambiance, TVs everywhere so no missing your favorite game because your seat isn't perfect. Not a bad seat in the house.
Preacher Bar
8699 Astronaut BlvdCool theme, good beer and eats.
Try the Korean nachos. Great views. This was Elon's spot to celebrate first SpaceX launch.
115 locals recommend
Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill
610 Glen Cheek DrTry the Korean nachos. Great views. This was Elon's spot to celebrate first SpaceX launch.
Dunkin'
5810 N Atlantic Ave
4th Street Fillin Station
382 N Orlando AveTrendy decor, creative menu items, great beers
Breakfast and lunch cafe that overlooks the boat ramps in Port Canaveral. Watch the cruise ships come in and out of their terminals. Also has fresh bait for fishing after an early hearty breakfast.
Water's Edge Cafe
300 Christopher Columbus DriveBreakfast and lunch cafe that overlooks the boat ramps in Port Canaveral. Watch the cruise ships come in and out of their terminals. Also has fresh bait for fishing after an early hearty breakfast.
Great sandwiches, fresh meats. Stop here if you're going to BBQ at home.
11 locals recommend
Canaveral Meats & Deli
8109 Canaveral BlvdGreat sandwiches, fresh meats. Stop here if you're going to BBQ at home.
Soft serve ice cream in a building shaped like a cone. Good place to treat the family to a nice dessert.
15 locals recommend
Twistee Treat Cape Canaveral
8200 Astronaut BlvdSoft serve ice cream in a building shaped like a cone. Good place to treat the family to a nice dessert.
Chick-fil-A
785 East Merritt Island CausewayThe aquarium is worth a look no matter what even if you don't eat. Or just want to get a coffee at the next door Starbucks
11 locals recommend
Shark Pit Bar & Grill
4001 N Atlantic AveThe aquarium is worth a look no matter what even if you don't eat. Or just want to get a coffee at the next door Starbucks
Outback Steakhouse
1600 W New Haven AveExcellent airboat rides! Gators and wildlife. Quick half hour trip. Go early. Cash discount available. Kids and adults will find it exciting and memorable.
57 locals recommend
Lone Cabbage Fish Camp
8199 W King StExcellent airboat rides! Gators and wildlife. Quick half hour trip. Go early. Cash discount available. Kids and adults will find it exciting and memorable.
Moon Hut
Eat where the astronauts ate! Check out the Moon Room.
Happy hour available.
Great place for breakfast or lunch. Scratch kitchen.
Jalapeño bacon and other unique items on the menu.
Whisk & Grind
Great place for breakfast or lunch. Scratch kitchen.
Jalapeño bacon and other unique items on the menu.
If you're interested in eating Gator, this option is close to home. Check the entertainment calendar. They have lots of live entertainers.
Cocoa Beach Fish Camp
If you're interested in eating Gator, this option is close to home. Check the entertainment calendar. They have lots of live entertainers.
Cocoa Beach Fish Camp
Simply Delicious Cafe & Bakery
125 N Orlando AveSage Bistro
6615 N Atlantic AveFamily owned, great menu
Lots of options for everyone! Food is delicious! A local favorite!
41 locals recommend
Thai Thai Restaurant & Sushi
8660 Astronaut BlvdLots of options for everyone! Food is delicious! A local favorite!
Chi Lin Restaurant
The real deal! We get food to go here every few weeks.
Great lo mein
A family favorite! Authentic and so delicious. A little drive but well worth it!
Chaparral Mexican Grill
1341 N Cocoa BlvdA family favorite! Authentic and so delicious. A little drive but well worth it!
Salsas Cocina Cocoa Beach
Close by, great food. My son loves their Horchata!
La Catrina Mexican Restaurant
315 W Cocoa Beach CausewayA great margarita and Mexican food spot
Sightseeing
Set aside as much time as you can for this inspiring part of our country's achievements in space. Bus tour, cafeteria, gift shops, even a slide you can go down. A must visit.
772 locals recommend
Kennedy Space Center
Set aside as much time as you can for this inspiring part of our country's achievements in space. Bus tour, cafeteria, gift shops, even a slide you can go down. A must visit.
It's the world's most popular cruise port with terminals for Carnival, Disney, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and MSC.
141 locals recommend
Port Canaveral
9005 Charles M Rowland DrIt's the world's most popular cruise port with terminals for Carnival, Disney, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and MSC.
Take your time, plan to take some great photos of the surrounding area, so pick a beautiful clear day.
106 locals recommend
Exploration Tower
670 Dave Nisbet DrTake your time, plan to take some great photos of the surrounding area, so pick a beautiful clear day.
So much to do and see! Shopping, Sightseeing, Restaurants, Water taxi.
991 locals recommend
Universal CityWalk
6000 Universal BlvdSo much to do and see! Shopping, Sightseeing, Restaurants, Water taxi.
The 44 ft Blue Dolphin tour boat takes you along the Brevard County waterways-the Banana River and Canaveral Locks.
15 locals recommend
Space Coast River Tours, Inc.
2550 N Banana River DrThe 44 ft Blue Dolphin tour boat takes you along the Brevard County waterways-the Banana River and Canaveral Locks.
Great opportunity for photographing nature and wildlife like gators, bald eagles, storks, wild boar, manatees, etc.
53 locals recommend
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
1987 Scrub Jay WayGreat opportunity for photographing nature and wildlife like gators, bald eagles, storks, wild boar, manatees, etc.
Historically significant for the launch of the first US Earth satellite, the first US astronaut in orbit, it's home to the air force's Space Command 45th Space Wing. A tour of the parts of the station include current and historical launch complexes.
12 locals recommend
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station
Historically significant for the launch of the first US Earth satellite, the first US astronaut in orbit, it's home to the air force's Space Command 45th Space Wing. A tour of the parts of the station include current and historical launch complexes.
502 Brevard Ave
502 Brevard AvenueA great way to explore Space Coast areas of interest
The Wizard of Oz Museum
7099 N Atlantic AveShopping
24 hr mega store (52,000 sf) is THE store for anything surfing, skating, or beach related. Great for souvenirs and gifts. Rental bikes are located in front. Ron Jon logo is a name drop in itself because after all, it is the largest surf shop in the world!
346 locals recommend
Ron Jon Surf School
150 E Columbia Ln24 hr mega store (52,000 sf) is THE store for anything surfing, skating, or beach related. Great for souvenirs and gifts. Rental bikes are located in front. Ron Jon logo is a name drop in itself because after all, it is the largest surf shop in the world!
The absolute best key lime pie you'll have in Florida.
Custom cakes and free cookies for kids at the bakery.
96 locals recommend
Publix Super Market Cornerstone Plaza
5645 N Atlantic AveThe absolute best key lime pie you'll have in Florida.
Custom cakes and free cookies for kids at the bakery.
Walmart Supercenter
1500 E Merritt Island CausewayGrocery, clothing, and automotive, and other travel needs.
Cape Canaveral Liquors
8177 North Atlantic AvenueHalf a mile away, this is the closest liquor store
Cocoa Beach Pier Parking Lot
The famous Cocoa Beach Pier has lots of shops as well as the views.
Beaches & Parks
Peacock Beach
Harbor HeightsGreat parking and walking around spot to watch a rocket launch.
Cherie Down Park
8330 Ridgewood AveBecause it's right across the street!
600 Washington Ave
600 Washington AvenueCape Canaveral Beach's entrance is at the end of our street a block away.
Beautiful park along the Banana River to see local wildlife
51 locals recommend
Manatee Sanctuary Park
701 Thurm BlvdBeautiful park along the Banana River to see local wildlife
Free parking, short walk from parking to the beach, lifeguards, and you can rent lounge chairs and an umbrella, oh yeah and restrooms.
61 locals recommend
Lori Wilson Park
1500 N Atlantic AveFree parking, short walk from parking to the beach, lifeguards, and you can rent lounge chairs and an umbrella, oh yeah and restrooms.
Best place to catch surf. White soft sand, gorgeous views, clean beach.
673 locals recommend
Cocoa Beach
Best place to catch surf. White soft sand, gorgeous views, clean beach.
Shepard Park
299 E Cocoa Beach CausewayLifeguard, restrooms, paid parking, outdoor showers.
Theme Park
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
6000 Universal BlvdBecause my son loves it.
Cruising
A key feature of our area is the cruise ship industry.
Victory Casino Cruises
180 Christopher Columbus Dr7 days a week, twice a day, takes about 5 hours
Places Kids love
Beachside Grand Prix | Cocoa Beach & Port Canaveral Go-Kart Track
6355 N Atlantic AveCocoa Beach Skatepark
1450 Minutemen CausewayHas a good beginner area
Cocoa Beach Aerial Adventures
6419 N Atlantic AveZip lining and rope courses
Two 18 hole courses. Home to 30 American alligators (you can hold and feed) other reptiles and knowledgeable caretakers to answer your questions.
111 locals recommend
Golf-N-Gator
6355 N Atlantic AveTwo 18 hole courses. Home to 30 American alligators (you can hold and feed) other reptiles and knowledgeable caretakers to answer your questions.
A Jurassic shopping experience with an Adventure Zone that includes live reptiles. Museum of Dinosaurs on upper floors.
90 locals recommend
The Dinosaur Store
250 W Cocoa Beach CausewayA Jurassic shopping experience with an Adventure Zone that includes live reptiles. Museum of Dinosaurs on upper floors.
This near by gym offers exercise classes (first one free) Tuesdays and Thursdays as well as a Splash zone for kids.
if you want to stay cooler and get your steps in..this New facility has a track and equipment to keep you in shape.
City of Cape Canaveral Community Center
This near by gym offers exercise classes (first one free) Tuesdays and Thursdays as well as a Splash zone for kids.
if you want to stay cooler and get your steps in..this New facility has a track and equipment to keep you in shape.
Ride a horse, catch some fish or just enjoy some animal time. This family owned non profit is a fun adventure for the family.
9 locals recommend
Obloy Family Ranch
165 Gator DrRide a horse, catch some fish or just enjoy some animal time. This family owned non profit is a fun adventure for the family.
Don't miss this local favorite! Tree trekking, kayak, amazing animal zoo. Lions to wallabies are here at the zoo just waiting for you. Don't miss the bird feeding. Fun memories!
322 locals recommend
Brevard Zoo
8225 N Wickham RdDon't miss this local favorite! Tree trekking, kayak, amazing animal zoo. Lions to wallabies are here at the zoo just waiting for you. Don't miss the bird feeding. Fun memories!