John’s Space Coast Guidebook
Sightseeing
World famous cocoa beach pier where you can grab food and drinks while enjoying the ocean views.
261 locals recommend
Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier
401 Meade AveWorld famous cocoa beach pier where you can grab food and drinks while enjoying the ocean views.
Take a tour of historic space exhibits, including the real Space Shuttle Atlantis orbiter. Frequent presentations from a real veteran NASA astronaut. The tour bus takes you onto KSC base to visit the Apollo Saturn V center and drives by NASA's VAB and SpaceX.
361 locals recommend
NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Space Commerce WayTake a tour of historic space exhibits, including the real Space Shuttle Atlantis orbiter. Frequent presentations from a real veteran NASA astronaut. The tour bus takes you onto KSC base to visit the Apollo Saturn V center and drives by NASA's VAB and SpaceX.
Great place to watch rocket launches from and learn about space coast history.
106 locals recommend
Exploration Tower
670 Dave Nisbet DrGreat place to watch rocket launches from and learn about space coast history.
Food scene
Merritt Island Pancake House
950 N Courtenay PkwyAmazing breakfast. Highly recommend.
Pacific Rim
300 N Courtenay PkwyGreat sushi bar close to the house.
Thai Thai Restaurant & Sushi
8660 Astronaut BlvdBest Thai food on the Space Coast!
Drinks & Nightlife
Beach front bar with great food (including gator tacos) and drinks. If you're up for it, try the Cat 5 hurricane!
127 locals recommend
Sandbar Sports Grill
4301 Ocean Beach BlvdBeach front bar with great food (including gator tacos) and drinks. If you're up for it, try the Cat 5 hurricane!
Von Stephan Village Bier Garten Restaurant
415 Delannoy AveGerman food and beer!
Local Activities
World's highest tandem jump - 18,000' over the Space Coast. Not for everyone but an absolutely amazing experience!
14 locals recommend
Skydive Space Center
476 N Williams AveWorld's highest tandem jump - 18,000' over the Space Coast. Not for everyone but an absolutely amazing experience!
The Savannahs Golf Course
3915 Savannahs TrailA nice course just down the road from the house.
Rent surf or paddle boards and get out in the ocean! Their site also has daily surf reports.
346 locals recommend
Ron Jon Surf School
150 E Columbia LnRent surf or paddle boards and get out in the ocean! Their site also has daily surf reports.
Great option for a half or full day of offshore/deep sea fishing charter
6 locals recommend
Fired Up Sport Fishing Charters
726 Scallop DrGreat option for a half or full day of offshore/deep sea fishing charter
Golf-N-Gator
6355 N Atlantic AveMini golf with live gators & adult drinks!
Go karting near the beach! Fun stop for families and groups.
15 locals recommend
Beachside Grand Prix | Cocoa Beach & Port Canaveral Go-Kart Track
6355 N Atlantic AveGo karting near the beach! Fun stop for families and groups.
Over 900 animals from more than 195 species. Very kid friendly adventure. Go Kayaking alongside giraffe, rhinos, lemurs and more in Expedition Africa. Zip-line Treetop Trek over the zoo.
322 locals recommend
Brevard Zoo
8225 N Wickham RdOver 900 animals from more than 195 species. Very kid friendly adventure. Go Kayaking alongside giraffe, rhinos, lemurs and more in Expedition Africa. Zip-line Treetop Trek over the zoo.
Rent kayaks and see manatees. During the summer take a bioluminescence night kayak tour!
Kiwanis Island Park
951 Kiwanis Island Park RdRent kayaks and see manatees. During the summer take a bioluminescence night kayak tour!
Shore Lanes Bowling Center
600 N Courtenay PkwyBowling, food & drinks close to the house
Cocoa Beach Parasail
505 Glen Cheek DrA fun experience with great views!