A new holiday tradition

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! As plans for holiday fun start to fill the calendar, a quick getaway may be just what your family needs to recharge. Florida’s Space Coast is located on Central Florida’s East Coast, Orlando’s closest beach, and home to some of the most stunning natural landscapes in the state! With exciting attractions, endless trails, and natural places to explore, there’s something for everyone in your family to enjoy their holiday in the sun!

Holiday Events on The Space Coast

It’s not hard to get into the holiday spirit here on the Space Coast. Unforgettable events like Surfin’ Santas, Holidays in Space, and numerous holiday boat parades, will not only become core memories but may become new traditions.

Discover what festive events await your arrival. 

Swing FORE the Holidays

The weather’s perfect for a round or two of golf! The Space Coast is peppered with pristine golf courses that feature unique play and landscapes! So unique, you may even see a rocket take off from the teebox.  A day out on the green is a great gift this holiday and an opportunity to try out some new clubs with a group of your closest loved ones. If putting around is more your style, head over to one of the miniature golf courses to score that coveted hole-in-one with the whole family.

Golf Courses: PGA-style

• Duran Golf Club | Viera
• Cocoa Beach Country Club | Cocoa Beach
• The Savannahs | Merritt Island
• Spessard Holland Golf Course | Melbourne Beach

Miniature Golf Courses

• Golf N Gator | Cocoa Beach
• Lighthouse Cove | Cocoa Beach

Surf Lessons for the Kids

On the Space Coast, we dream of a Surfing Christmas! If your children want to get their start on a new skill (or join our Surfing Santas) surfing lessons are a great gift you can give while on your quick weekend getaway! While the surfers learn to hang ten, the rest of the family can soak up some much-needed beach time and comb the beach for nature’s stocking stuffers, SEASHELLS!

• Wavemaster Surf School | Cape Canaveral
• Ron Jon Surf School | Cocoa Beach
• Cocoa Beach Surf School | Cocoa Beach
• Surfguys Surf School | Melbourne Beach

Reel In Your Holiday Feast On a Fishing Trip

Nothing brings the family together like a fishing trip out to sea! Port Canaveral is home to many fishing captains ready to take you on your bucket list trip offshore. With charters geared toward families and experienced anglers looking for a trophy fish, you’re sure to find your families new favorite holiday tradition.

Offshore Fishing

• Anglers Envy Fishing Charters | Cape Canaveral
• Arts Adventure Sport Fishing Charters | Cape Canaveral
• Fired Up Fishing Charters | Cape Canaveral
• Obsession Fishing Charters | Cape Canaveral
• Sea Levelers Sport Fishing Charter | Cape Canaveral
• Salt & Savagery Adventure Charters |  Sebastian Inlet

Inshore Lagoon Fishing

• Central Florida Sight Fishing Charters | Cape Canaveral
• Fin & Fly Fishing Charters | Cocoa Beach
• Fine Line Charters w/ Capt. Jim Ross | Various Locations
• Lagooner Fishing Guides | Cocoa Beach
• Native Son Fishing Charter | Cocoa Beach

Discover Cheer at Our Local Attractions

The Brevard Zoo, Kennedy Space Center and all the other attractions on the Space Coast have a fun time decorating for the holidays. Stop by any of our attractions for fun experience sprinkled with cheer.

• Brevard Zoo | Melbourne
• Kennedy Space Center | Merritt Island

Get Outside and Enjoy the Sunny Skies

The Space Coast is known for its great weather all year long. Our winters are a particularly amazing time to get outside. If you’re planning to spend part of the holiday season on the Space Coast, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors. Discover trails, hidden pathways to enchanting nature walks, native wildlife like manatees, birds, otters, and alligators, and canals to explore via kayak or paddleboard. The opportunities are endless on how you can  enjoy the sunny skies and the natural beauty of the Space Coast with your family this holiday season.

Bird Watching

• Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge | Titusville
• Rotary Park | Merritt Island
• Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands | Viera
• St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park | Fellsmere

Hiking Trails

• Enchanted Forest | Titusville
• Wickham Park | Melbourne
• Barrier Island Sanctuary | Melbourne Beach
• Turkey Creek Sanctuary | Palm Bay

Nature Tours

• Boat Tours | Cape Canaveral
• Kayak Tours | Cocoa Beach
• Camp Holly Airboat Tours | Melbourne
• Paddle Board Tours | Melbourne Beach

Parks Galore

• Space View Park | Titusville
• Jetty Park | Cape Canaveral
• Lori Wilson Park | Cocoa Beach
• Sebastian Inlet State Park | Melbourne Beach

Find a Last Minute Gift In Our Downtown Districts

Forget to get a few stocking stuffers before you head out on your quick holiday getaway? Enjoy quaint, boutique shopping for those last-minute gifts where you’ll find one-of-a-kind works of art and fashionables as well tasty treats and collectibles as you stroll along historic streets. The Space Coast has lively downtown shopping districts where the whole family can enjoy fun shops, holiday events, and grab a delicious, creative meal at one of the many local restaurants.

• Downtown Cocoa Village
• Downtown Melbourne
• Downtown Titusville
• Downtown Cocoa Beach

Now that you have all that you need to plan out the most perfect holiday getaway here on the Space Coast, the only thing left to do is book your accommodations and work in the restaurants you’d like the check out. The links below will help you find the best place to rest your head and fill your belly with some of the best food around.

• Places to stay
• Food for all palettes

May this be a holiday season you won’t forget! See you soon on the Florida’s Space Coast!