Laura's Guidebook to Cape Canaveral
Food scene
Great for bar food (wings, burgers,etc) . Fantastic spot to see the rocket booster up close the days following a Spacex launch
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Gator's Dockside Port Canaveral
683 Dave Nisbet DrGreat for bar food (wings, burgers,etc) . Fantastic spot to see the rocket booster up close the days following a Spacex launch
Best breakfast spot in the area. Be sure to try the French toast!
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Southern Charm Cafe
8501 Astronaut BlvdBest breakfast spot in the area. Be sure to try the French toast!
Amazing Thai food and sushi, dine-in or take-out are both great
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Thai Thai Restaurant & Sushi
8660 Astronaut BlvdAmazing Thai food and sushi, dine-in or take-out are both great
Good for foodies, tons of beers on tap. Sit near the bar, the back area gets really chilly.
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Rising Tide Tap & Table
523 Glen Cheek DrGood for foodies, tons of beers on tap. Sit near the bar, the back area gets really chilly.
Our go-to for take-out or delivery pizza
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Papa Vito's Italian Restaurant And Pizza Kitchen
6200 N Atlantic AveOur go-to for take-out or delivery pizza
Live music most nights and great variety of seafood/salads/tacos/pizza/etc
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Sandbar Sports Grill
4301 Ocean Beach BlvdLive music most nights and great variety of seafood/salads/tacos/pizza/etc
Waterfront at the port with best fresh local seafood (no fried seafood)
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Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar
500 Glen Cheek DrWaterfront at the port with best fresh local seafood (no fried seafood)
Amazing cupcakes for a special treat or birthday. Key lime pie by the slice is also to die for.
Matties Delectable Desserts
525 Glen Cheek DriveAmazing cupcakes for a special treat or birthday. Key lime pie by the slice is also to die for.
Activities
Fun things to do in the area, especially for a family
So much to do even when there isn’t a launch. The Atlantis exhibit is breathtaking and the newly opened Gateway complex is said to be amazing.
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NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Space Commerce WaySo much to do even when there isn’t a launch. The Atlantis exhibit is breathtaking and the newly opened Gateway complex is said to be amazing.
Learn to surf in the surf capital of the east coast of the USA
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Ron Jon Surf School
150 E Columbia LnLearn to surf in the surf capital of the east coast of the USA
Try the Space themed room! Make a reservation in advance online.
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Escape Cocoa Beach
5675 N Atlantic AveTry the Space themed room! Make a reservation in advance online.
Fun for the older kids and adults. Make a reservation in advance online.
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Cocoa Beach Aerial Adventures
6419 N Atlantic AveFun for the older kids and adults. Make a reservation in advance online.
Great place to reserve for rocket launch viewing. Also contains a fun museum focused on local history, space and the local port
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Indlu yokufunda
670 Dave Nisbet DrGreat place to reserve for rocket launch viewing. Also contains a fun museum focused on local history, space and the local port
Fun putt putt golf, live gators and other animals, and a fun Mariokart style electric go carts.
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Golf-N-Gator
6355 N Atlantic AveFun putt putt golf, live gators and other animals, and a fun Mariokart style electric go carts.
Best in June-September to see the natural glow of bioluminescence in the Banana River. A must see!
Adventure Kayak Cocoa Beach
100 Wall StBest in June-September to see the natural glow of bioluminescence in the Banana River. A must see!
The best spot to enjoy an airboat ride along the beautiful St John’s river and see live alligators in the wild.
Twister Airboat Rides
8199 W King StThe best spot to enjoy an airboat ride along the beautiful St John’s river and see live alligators in the wild.
Explore walking and driving trails to see one of the most diverse populations of birds, alligators and more!
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Canaveral National Seashore
South Washington AvenueExplore walking and driving trails to see one of the most diverse populations of birds, alligators and more!
Ranked #5 Zoo in all the US! Giraffes, lions, black bears, giant otters, kangaroos, zebras, rhinos, and more. Try the kayak tour or zip line through some of the exhibits!
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Brevard Zoo
8225 N Wickham RdRanked #5 Zoo in all the US! Giraffes, lions, black bears, giant otters, kangaroos, zebras, rhinos, and more. Try the kayak tour or zip line through some of the exhibits!
Our area is very bike friendly! A1A Beach Rentals will deliver bikes directly to you, including safety gear and even child seats for your youngest ones.
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A1A Beach Rentals & Outdoor Center
6811 N Atlantic AveOur area is very bike friendly! A1A Beach Rentals will deliver bikes directly to you, including safety gear and even child seats for your youngest ones.
$6/day for non-residents for gym access during your stay. There is also a splash pad located in front that is free to the public.
City of Cape Canaveral Community Center
$6/day for non-residents for gym access during your stay. There is also a splash pad located in front that is free to the public.
Bar Scene
Great for drinks
Great spot to ride your bicycle to. Best for a drink at their outdoor tiki bar with sand area and live music.
Ellie Mae's Tiki Bar
Great spot to ride your bicycle to. Best for a drink at their outdoor tiki bar with sand area and live music.
Great bar at the end of the Cocoa Beach Pier (not kid friendly)
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Rikki Tiki Tavern
401 Meade AveGreat bar at the end of the Cocoa Beach Pier (not kid friendly)
Now called Carib Brewery. Best local brewery with cool Tap Room with plenty of games to play (kid friendly)
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Florida Beer Company
200 Imperial BlvdNow called Carib Brewery. Best local brewery with cool Tap Room with plenty of games to play (kid friendly)
Shopping
It wouldn’t be a trip to the space coast without a stop at the iconic Ron Jon Surf Shop for some souvenirs
Ron Jon Surf Shop
It wouldn’t be a trip to the space coast without a stop at the iconic Ron Jon Surf Shop for some souvenirs
Historic Cocoa Village has a variety of small shops, bakeries, art galleries, local playhouse, and dining. Kids love the large playground + splash pad.
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Cocoa Village
Historic Cocoa Village has a variety of small shops, bakeries, art galleries, local playhouse, and dining. Kids love the large playground + splash pad.