Rocket Launches, Things to Do

Seven Ways to Celebrate the Mercury 7 for The Right Stuff
  • As we approach the 60th anniversary of Project Mercury, this story of human ingenuity, perseverance, and pride comes rocketing back to life with the premiere of National Geographic’s The Right Stuff on Disney+. The series rocketed off with a special two-episode premiere on October 9, 2020. The Space Race was…

Press Releases

Putting the Space in Space Coast – The Economic and Tourism Impact of Launches
  • BREVARD, FL – (May, 2020) Visitors have made the trip to Florida’s Space Coast to witness launches in person since the dawn of the space program. As Brevard County returns to the tradition of human space flight, it is sure to assist in the recovery efforts for COVID-19. Initially, Space…

Birding & Wildlife Viewing, Nature & Outdoors

Top Spots for Bird Watching on the Space Coast
  • Fowl play done right. Fall has officially arrived which means some favorites are making their annual return to the Florida’s Space Coast. The smell of pumpkin spice and everything nice fills the air, the introduction of cooler days and nights giving the area a much needed break from the summer…

Nature & Outdoors, Things to Do

Top 5 Ways to Enjoy the Indian River Lagoon
  • A water-lover’s dream. The Indian River Lagoon is considered to be one of the most biologically diverse estuaries in North America with over 4,300 species documented, all relying on this important body of water for food and shelter. This shallow-water estuary covers roughly 156-miles of Florida’s east coast, from Ponce…

Boating & Fishing, Things to Do, Water Sports

4 Ways to Fish on the Space Coast
  • Get hooked in an angler’s paradise Whether venturing out on a freshwater excursion or far out to sea offshore, Florida’s Space Coast is filled with some fantastic ways to go fishing. Located in an area where both the amount and diversity of fish are plentiful, there is ample opportunity to…

Press Releases

Florida’s Space Coast – General Press Kit
  • Florida’s Space Coast is home to Orlando’s closest beaches, 35 miles to the east, stretching 72 miles along the coastline, and is the East Coast surfing capital. Visitors can discover the beauty of nature in more than 250 square miles of wildlife refuge, Brevard Zoo, and the Indian River Lagoon….

Nature & Outdoors, Press Releases

Sea Turtle Season on the Space Coast Press Kit
  • Florida’s Space Coast is one of the top places for sea turtle nesting in North America, representing 90% of eggs laid in the US. The main three turtles that come to our beaches are the loggerhead, green, and leatherback.  In fact, 25-35% of all loggerhead and green sea turtle nests…

Attractions, History Events, Museums, Space Attractions, Things to Do, Tours

6 Space Coast History Tours to Experience
  • Go back in time on the Space Coast Florida’s Space Coast is full of history. From the indigenous Indian tribes to early settlers and the dawn of space exploration, there are so many people and events that shaped our slice of paradise over the decades. You can experience it all…

Nature & Outdoors, Parks

10 Parks You MUST Visit on the Space Coast
  • Park it on the Space Coast! Hiking, biking, grilling, splashing, playing, learning – no matter how you like to enjoy the outdoors, there’s the perfect park for you and your family here on the Space Coast! Check out our top 10 picks for must-see parks along our 72 miles of…

Accommodations, Campgrounds, Nature & Outdoors, Trails

8 Great RV Campgrounds on Florida’s Space Coast
  • Home is Where you Park It RVing is one of the most popular ways to vacation! And, there’s no question why. When you’re traversing the country in an RV you get to wake up to a new adventure outside your door every day. If you’re looking for a laid-back yet…