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Sonrise Palms RV Park-
Sonrise Palms RV Park is centrally located in Cocoa between Kennedy Space Center and Disney World and located just 12.5 miles west of world famous Cocoa Beach. With 83 large lots with full hook-up, bathhouse, laundry, electric 50/30 amps, heated pool, a lake for fishing and Wi-Fi internet access, this…
Bars & Breweries, Fine Dining, Restaurants, Seafood, Steakhouse
The Fat Snook-
With a thumbs-up by world-famous chef, Emeril Lagasse, come experience the mouth-watering menu of the Fat Snook. Take in the sights and smells of this ‘seafood centric’ restaurant, complete with a scratch kitchen, and casual, Caribbean feel. The Fat Snook is known for it’s whimsical atmosphere, fresh and delicious food…
Airboat Rides/Boat Tours, Attractions, Birding & Wildlife Viewing, Boating & Fishing, Family Fun, Nature & Outdoors, Nature Tours, Things to Do, Tours, Turtle/Manatee Viewing, Water Sports
Twister Airboat Rides-
Experience the wild side of Florida with Twister Airboat Rides on one of their 30, 60 and 90 minute airboat rides which take you deep into Florida’s outback utilizing the St. Johns River. This popular eco-tour gets you up close and personal with Florida wildlife such as roaming cattle, Florida…
Bars & Breweries, Breweries, Restaurants
Bugnutty Brewing Company-
Founded by three guys with very different backgrounds, Bugnutty Brewing Company was inspired by a love for great beer. With a working knowledge of electrical and chemical engineering, they turned what started out as home brewing into the a microbrewery and tap room – Bugnutty Brewing Company. Bugnutty Brewing Company…
Attractions, Things to Do, Wellness & Spas
Cocoa Beach Spa-
The only thing better than the beach is a spa ON the beach! Cocoa Beach Spa is a full-service day spa and salon with a ‘relaxed and friendly, vintage beach house atmosphere.’ Their staff of licensed practitioners are professionally trained, certified, and experienced in a wide variety of first-class services…
Birding & Wildlife Viewing, Family Fun, Nature & Outdoors, Nature Tours, Things to Do, Tours, Trails
Desert Acres Stables-
Attention all inspired cowboys and cowgirls! Desert Acres Stables has over 20,000 acres of trails to ride on safely on of one of their friendly horses. Desert Acres Stables will gear you up with a saddlebag for your personal items and water. This wonderful trek will bring you close to…
Golf, Sporting Venues, Sporting Venues, Things to Do
Fred Gay Golf Academy-
Since 1981, EFSC Fred Gay Golf Academy provides a course to learn the essential skills of the game of golf with a range comprised of 13 acres in west Cocoa. The facility includes: a public tee 100 yards long by 12 yards wide; a 6,500-square-foot putting green; two short game…
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…
Birding & Wildlife Viewing, Boating & Fishing, Nature & Outdoors, Parks, Trails, Turtle/Manatee Viewing, Water Sports, Wedding Venues, Weddings
Manatee Cove Park-
This 29.49-acre community river park is a fisherman’s retreat. An access road extends from an equestrian facility at the park entrance to a small lagoon that offers refuge for manatees and a launch site for canoes. A natural trail around the lagoon provides access for shoreline fishing. Parks Referendum improvements…
Accessibility, Accessible Restaurants, Asian Cuisine & Sushi, Restaurants
Pacific Rim-
Voted the best Sushi in Merritt Island for three years running. Located in the heart of the Space Coast, this award winning restaurant serves up Merritt Island’s finest sushi and mixes traditional Japanese and Thai dishes with a modern fusion of local flavors. At Pacific Rim, they offer an extensive…