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About the Space Coast

So much to do, so little time.

Planning to visit Florida’s Space Coast? A Space Coast Vacation Planner will guide you to make every moment count. The Vacation Planner is extremely useful for running through all of the options for attractions, activities, lodging, dining and more. Plus, our blog is updated monthly with the latest happenings taking place.

 

  1. 72 miles of pristine Atlantic coast beaches
     
  2. More live rocket launches than ever before
     
  3. Port Canaveral; one of the largest cruise ports in the world
     
  4. Brevard Zoo – the only zoo in North America that allows you to kayak next to animal exhibits
     
  5. Home of America’s Space Program & Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
     
  6. Port Canaveral; one of the largest cruise ports in the world
     
  7. 20,000 acres of freshwater rivers to explore
     
  8. Florida’s largest sea turtle habitat 
     
  9. The closest beach to Orlando’s theme parks
     
  10. Legendary Cocoa Beach, the East Coast surfing capital
     
  11. The Indian River Lagoon, the most diverse ecosystem in this hemisphere
     
  12. Home to eight craft breweries
     
  13. Some of Florida’s best championship golf courses
     
  14. World class fresh, brackish and salt water fishing
     
  15. Offshore gaming on Victory Casino Cruises
     
  16. Five historic downtown districts with shopping, dining and entertainment
     
  17. One-of-a-kind Ron Jon Surf Shop
     
  18. USSSA Space Coast Complex, a multi-sports facility in Viera
     
  19. Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge – 140,000 acres providing habitat for more than 1,500 species of animals
     
  20. Nighttime kayaking through bioluminescent organisms
a long exposure of a night launch over Port Canaveral's Cove
Birding & Wildlife Viewing

5 Things you Should Know About Sea Turtle Season on the Space Coast

Space for Sea Turtles Florida’s Space Coast is a sea turtle’s paradise, with 72 miles of coastline, there’s plenty of space for these incredible marine animals to make their nests and lay clutches upon clutches of eggs. Sea Turtle season is a particularly exciting but sensitive time on the Space...

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