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American Cuisine, Coffee, Bakery & Breakfast, Restaurants

Island Gecko Grill

  • A bright retro island-style café that serves American fare for breakfast and lunch ranging from omelets to burgers.

Bars & Breweries, Live Entertainment, Restaurants, Seafood, Waterfront Dining

The Island Waterfront Bar & Grill

  • Featuring great views of the Banana River and Cocoa Beach area, The Island Waterfront deck area is covered and inviting. The food is beyond question and everything is a great value. If you’re a local or just visiting, this is your hangout, so go on in and have some fun.

Boating & Fishing, Family Fun, Nature & Outdoors, Parks, Things to Do, Water Sports

Kelly Park East

  • Located on the shores of the Banana River in central Merritt Island, FL Kelly Park East’s paved walkway connects a medium size pavilion with amenities including grills, restrooms, playground, horseshoe pits and volleyball courts- Additionally, two small pavilions and picnic tables provide picnicking by the river’s edge- With the waterfront…

Golf, Things to Do

Space Coast Golf Club

  • Minutes away from Kennedy Space Center, Port Canaveral, Cocoa Beach, and the Orlando Airport on the northeast side of Merritt Island. The 6,450 yard Gordon Lewis design winds through majestic hardwood forests, natural wetlands, and scenic lakes to reveal protected, undulated greens. The Space Coast Golf Club presents exciting challenges…

Arts & Culture, Boating & Fishing, Law-Military Museums, Nature & Outdoors, Parks, Things to Do, Unique Wedding Venues, Water Sports, Wedding Venues, Weddings

Brevard Veteran’s Memorial Center

  • Located on the water’s edge at Sykes Creek and operated in partnership with the Veterans Memorial Center, Inc., this 2.63-acre community river park houses a Veterans Memorial Museum and a spacious meeting room available for rental. A 335 ft lighted boardwalk and benches along the waterfront invite scenic viewing and…

Italian Food, Pizza, Restaurants

Kelsey’s Restaurant & Pizzeria – Merritt Island

  • Kelsey’s Restaurant and Pizzeria’s goal is to serve the best food with the freshest ingredients at the most affordable prices. Everything they prepare for you is made from scratch. Their portions are generous, their sauces are rich and thick and their pizza dough is made fresh daily. It’s their commitment…

Bars & Breweries, Restaurants

Thirsty Bones

  • With its great atmosphere, spectacular views, and awesome cuisine, Thirsty Bones is the place to be. Located on the Banana River in Merritt Island, Thirsty Bones is the best place on Florida’s Space Coast to watch the game, drink a cold beer, sing karaoke, or play pool.

Italian Food, Pizza, Restaurants

Bruno’s Pizzeria Merritt Island

  • Bruno’s Pizzeria bakes some of the best pizza on Florida’s Space Coast. Centrally located in the Cocoa Beach area, their menu boasts traditional Italian dishes from calzones, pizza, subs, lasagna, and more! Guests can dine in, or order online and pick up. Staying in Cocoa Beach? Check out their second location…

Boating & Fishing, Family Fun, Nature & Outdoors, Parks, Sporting Venues, Sporting Venues, Things to Do, Water Sports, Wedding Venues, Weddings

Kiwanis Island Park

  • This beautiful 18.38-acre community river park is situated in a wildlife sanctuary. The park caters to both active and passive recreational enthusiasts. The boat ramp and a natural launch area provide access for boaters, rowers and paddlers into Sykes Creek leading to the Barge Canal or Banana River. Fishing is…

Mexican, Restaurants

Tijuana Flats – Merritt Island

  • This kitschy Mexican restaurant is a local favorite. With it’s great prices, eccentric murals inside, a killer hot sauce bar, and all-around cool vibe, this is the place to go for great food and a great time.