Nature & Wildlife
Florida's Space Coast is a unique place, where the technologies of space exploration and environmental protection meet the exceptional resources of natural Florida. Whether visiting Kennedy Space Center, area beaches or numerous wildlife areas that dot the 72-miles of Atlantic coastline, a visitor to the Space Coast can find year-round family enjoyment that is naturally out-of-this-world.
The Space Coast has over a hundred public parks with facilities for both play and exploration. And our beaches are some of the most abundant sea turtles nesting areas in the world. But our area is also unique in that we have more than 250 square miles of federally protected wildlife refuges with spectacular landscapes and a rich diversity of rare and endangered plants and animals for visitors to discover on foot and horseback.
So whether your dream Florida vacation is to spend an afternoon kayaking through a quiet mangrove, zipping 55 feet in the air through Florida's outback, photographing rare bird species, or petting a manatee, Florida Space Coast is your "green" dream come true.
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| James H. Nance Sea Turtle Park | |
 | Address S.R. A1A Phone 321•723•2242 |
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DESCRIPTION The James H. Nance Sea Turtle Park is a county owned and maintained public park located in Indialantic, Florida. This beachside park features facilities to fish, a pavilion, picnic area, playground, showers, swimming and a volleyball net.
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| Helen and Allan Cruickshank Sanctuary | |
| Address 360 Barnes Boulevard Phone 321•255•4466 |
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DESCRIPTION Visitors to the Helen and Allan Cruickshank Sanctuary in Rockledge, FL can hike the trail on the western portion of this 140-acre sanctuary. The trail winds through pine flatwoods habitat where raptors may be circling overhead or perched in high pine trees . . . | |
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| Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Management | |
| Address 444 Columbia Blvd. Phone/Fax 321•264•5185 |
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DESCRIPTION The Enchanted Forest is a 470acre sanctuary and the flagship of the local EEL Program. The sanctuary is one of the few places on the Space Coast where visitors can experience several eco-systems from majestic oak hammocks, wetlands, and the Atlantic Coastal Ridge in one s . . . | |
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| Fin Expeditions Kayaking | |
| Address 580 Ramp Road Phone 321•698•7233 |
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DESCRIPTION Spend the day exploring Florida's wild life and nature on the water with Fin Expeditions Kayaking. You won't be sorry! Expeditions through Cocoa Beach's Thousand Islands are about 2 or 2.5 hours long and each trip is a real treat. Se . . . | |
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| Dicerandra Scrub Sanctuary | |
| Address Melissa Drive |
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DESCRIPTION Dicerandra Scrub Sanctuary is a 44-acre protected sanctuary featuring a hiking trail. Named after an endangered mint plant, Dicerandra thinicola, also known as Titusville mint, Dicerandra Scrub Sanctuary | |
| Coconut Point Park | |
| Address 3535 S Highway A1A Phone 321•952•4650 |
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DESCRIPTION Coconut Point Park is a 37-acre community public park and sea turtle nesting site. Located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, Coconut Point Park is also a popular destination for surfing, beachcombing and fishing. Th . . . | |
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| Spanish House | |
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DESCRIPTION Spanish House is a popular surfing spot since the heydays of early east coast surfing. Spanish House is named after the structure, which guards its waves. Located at the first parking area and beach access north of Sebastian Inlet, the Spanish . . . | |
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| Cocoa Beach Surf Company Surf Camp | |
| Address 4001 N. Atlantic Ave. Phone 321•868•8966 |
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DESCRIPTION What's a visit to the surfing capital of the East Coast without taking a surfing lesson? So why not grab a board and jump into one of the The Cocoa Beach Surf Company's daily surf classes. Either private or group, the Cocoa Beach Surf Company's Surf School& . . . | |
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| Cherie Down Park | |
| Address 8492 Ridgewood Ave. Phone 321•455•1380 |
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DESCRIPTION County operated, Cherie Down Park is a scenic 6.99-acre community beach park in a neighborhood setting. Facilities include restrooms, a small pavilion, a dune crossover, and two sheltered picnic areas at either end of a 320' boardwalk along the dunes. Park closes at dusk. | |
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| Jetty Park | |
| Address 400 E. Jetty Rd. Phone 321•783•7111 |
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DESCRIPTION Jetty Park is a load of beach fun, fishing, camping, picnics and more for a day or for a whole vacation! This 4 acre park features a 1,200 foot fishing pier, 150 campsites, pavilions with picnic tables, restrooms, rinsing showers, a tackle shop and everyth . . . | |
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