Cape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach Guidebook
Food Scene
Coconuts on the Beach
2 Minutemen CausewaySpicy Seafood Chowder is one of my favorites!
Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar
500 Glen Cheek DrMy favorite, Mahi Reuben!
Rusty's Seafood and Oyster Bar
628 Glen Cheek DrWatch the cruise ships pass by around 4 pm
Heidi's Jazz Club
7 N Orlando AveLive Music and dancing.
The Florida Key Lime Pie Company
102 Dixie LnGreat Key Lime Pie and assorted hot sauces.
Southern Charm Cafe
8501 Astronaut Blvd
Great down-home breakfast
Love the Pizza. Kids can make their own dough. They also deliver.
53 locals recommend
Papa Vito's Italian Restaurant And Pizza Kitchen
6200 N Atlantic AveLove the Pizza. Kids can make their own dough. They also deliver.
While you eat, watch the sharks and eels in the Large aquarium. A diver hand feeds them on Tuesdays and Fridays. Call ahead to verify. Next door to Ron Jon's.
11 locals recommend
Shark Pit Bar & Grill
4001 N Atlantic AveWhile you eat, watch the sharks and eels in the Large aquarium. A diver hand feeds them on Tuesdays and Fridays. Call ahead to verify. Next door to Ron Jon's.
Florida's Fresh Grill
2039 N Atlantic AveThe Fat Snook
2464 S Atlantic AveEssentials
Publix Super Market Cornerstone Plaza
5645 N Atlantic AveWonderful Super Market
Dollar Tree
3015 N Atlantic AveDollar General
6395 N Atlantic AveWalmart Supercenter
1500 E Merritt Island CausewayPublic Services
Cocoa Beach Aquatic Center
4800 Tom Warriner BlvdCape Canaveral Public Library
201 Polk AveParks and Outdoor Fun
Manatee Sanctuary Park
701 Thurm BlvdBeautiful park overlooking Banana River
Cocoa Beach Aerial Adventures
6419 N Atlantic AveFun for the whole family
Feed and Hold gators and other exotic animals. Newly added electric go-cart ride over the golf course
111 locals recommend
Golf-N-Gator
6355 N Atlantic AveFeed and Hold gators and other exotic animals. Newly added electric go-cart ride over the golf course
Lighthouse Cove Mini Golf
3811 N Atlantic AveIce cream too!
Restaurants and souvenirs. Watch the surfers. 1.5 miles from the property.
261 locals recommend
Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier
401 Meade AveRestaurants and souvenirs. Watch the surfers. 1.5 miles from the property.
Lone Cabbage Fish Camp
8199 W King StAirboat rides
Ambush Fishing
505 Glen Cheek DrPrivate Fishing Charter
Miss Cape Canaveral
670 Glen Cheek DrLarge Group Fishing charter
A trip down the Indian River to see dolphins and more!
15 locals recommend
Space Coast River Tours, Inc.
2550 N Banana River DrA trip down the Indian River to see dolphins and more!
Ron Jon Surf Shop
The worlds largest Surf shop, something for everyone.
A1A Beach Rentals & Outdoor Center
Rent Bikes, Golf carts, Kayaks and more.
New Splash park located at the corner of Monroe and Magnolia.
City of Cape Canaveral Community Center
New Splash park located at the corner of Monroe and Magnolia.
Sightseeing
NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Space Commerce WayAn All-day adventure not to miss.
Port Canaveral
9005 Charles M Rowland DrWatch the cruise ships depart around 4 pm
Exploration Tower
670 Dave Nisbet DrGet a Bird's Eye view of this magnificent area.
A large aquarium with sharks and eels located inside the restaurant. A diver gets into the tank 2 times per week to hand feed them. Call for times.
11 locals recommend
Shark Pit Bar & Grill
4001 N Atlantic AveA large aquarium with sharks and eels located inside the restaurant. A diver gets into the tank 2 times per week to hand feed them. Call for times.
City advice
Getting around
Transportation to and from The Orlando Airport
Here is 1 option, there are several online services:
Port Canaveral Quick Shuttle
This shuttle company provides shuttle service from both the Orlando International Airport and Sanford International Airport. They can take you to the Port Canaveral or any of the surrounding hotels, including those in the Cocoa Beach area.
If you book and pre-pay online, you’ll receive a discount on the cost of your shuttle.
Price: $15 one-way, $30 round trip (if you book and prepay online)
Website: https://www.portcanaveralquickshuttle.com
Phone number: 888-320-8497
Getting around
Airport Shuttle Service
This convenient shuttle service is owned and operated by Atlantic Transportation Group LLC (more info about them under Luxury options).
They offer shuttles from the Orlando area to either Port Canaveral or Cocoa Beach. They have vans, minibusses, and motor coaches depending on how many people they are transporting at once.
Price: $30 one-way, $40 round-trip
Website: http://www.cruiseshuttles.com/
Phone number: 407-901-5151