• Fun Things To Do In Cocoa Beach! •
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER
Orlando vacations aren’t complete without a trip to Kennedy Space Center. Just east of the most popular Orlando attractions and theme parks, NASA’s launch headquarters is the only place on Earth where you can tour launch areas, meet an astronaut, see giant rockets, train in spaceflight simulators, and even view a launch. Experience more on your Orlando, Florida vacation with a daytrip to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, where the sky isn’t the limit – it’s just the beginning. • www.kennedyspacecenter.com
COCOA BEACH SURF COMPANY
Located on A1A in Cocoa Beach, (321) 799-9930
The World’s Largest Surf Complex. The Cocoa Beach Surf Company, CBSC for short. Your home for everything for your Surf Lifestyle from surfboards to towels, beach toys, sandals, sunglasses, and more.
www.cocoabeachsurfcompany.com
MERRITT ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
On SR 406 (Garden St./Exit 80, I-95) in Titusville. (321) 861-0667
At the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, nature affirms its spirit and lives in harmony with over 1,045 species of plants and animals, including gators, bobcats, wild hogs, broomeliads and mangroves, plus 310 species of birds including snowy egrets, white ibises, great blue herons and red-tailed hawks. Fifteen wildlife species federally listed as endangered or threatened live here, including sea turtles, Gopher Tortoises, Ospreys, West Indian Manatees, southern Bald Eagles and Florida scrub jays. No buildings or seawalls disturb this 40-plus mile long wilderness (and clothing optional) beach, and not to be missed is the 6-mile self-guided Black Point Wildlife Drive.
BREVARD ZOO
Located just east of I-95 at 8225 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne. (321) 254-WILD
Stroll through Latin America, Native Florida and Australia featuring over 400 animals including alligators, giant anteater, marmoset, jaguar, eagle, river otter, kangaroo, kookaburra and more. Also features a train ride and beautiful exotic birds in a free-flight aviary. Explore the “Paws-On” interactive learning area, an adventurous playground, and get up close and personal with a wide variety of friendly, domesticated animals.
U.S. ASTRONAUT HALL OF FAME
SR405, Titusville. 321-269-6100
Dedicated to the story of America’s first space heroes – the pioneers of Project Mercury, Gemini and Apollo – here you can also explore space on your own. The Astronaut Adventure lets you experience the total astronaut training from landing on the moon, launching a rocket and experiencing “zero” gravity. Located next to the Kennedy Space Center, its a “must see” attraction.
AMERICAN POLICE HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM
6350 Horizon Dr., Titusville. (321) 264-0911
The APHF (founded in 1960) is the nation’s first national police museum and memorial dedicated to American law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. The Museum, through interactive displays, simulators and nearly 11,000 artifacts, educates the public about the history and current trends of American law enforcement. Featured at the Museum is a state-of-the-art 24 lane indoor gun range and is open to the public six days a week. Helicopter rides are also offered at the Museum.
COCOA BEACH PARASAIL
Cocoa Beach Parasail is the #1 parasailing excursion on Florida’s Eastern shore, bringing over 12 years of flight experience to the Space Coast. Pick up is straight from the dock at Rusty’s Seafood and Oyster Bar, located in Port Canaveral’s exciting restaurant and marina spot, The Cove.
628 Glen Cheek Drive, Port Canaveral, FL 32920 • www.cocoabeachparasail.com
