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The Dog and Bone British Pub
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The Dog N Bone British Pub is located on the square in the heart of Historic Cocoa Village. Live entertainment, special theme nights, darts and pool tables along with a great selection of beer and top shelf libations, it is not wonder The Dog N Bone has quickly grown a…
Golf, Sporting Venues, Sporting Venues, Things to Do
Fred Gay Golf Academy
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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
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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
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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
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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…
Bars & Breweries, Live Entertainment, Pizza, Restaurants
Ryan’s Pizza & Pub
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For over a decade, Ryan’s Pizza & Pub has made pizza faithfully in the heart of Historic Cocoa Village. While Ryan’s Pizza & Pub has become famous for their pizza, they also make fresh, delicious salads, subs and wings and offer a draft selection of fourteen different beers, including Guinness….
Accommodations, Campgrounds
Sonrise Palms RV Park
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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…
Arts & Culture, Attractions, Family Fun, Shopping, Things to Do
The Dinosaur Store
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Imagine the excitement of uncovering fossils in the Egyptian ruins, panning for treasures at a working sluice, or braving the wild rapids of the Nile River all within 2 blocks from the Ocean. You can do all of that and more at The Dinosaur Store in Cocoa Beach. Known as…
Asian Cuisine & Sushi, Restaurants, Steakhouse
Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse
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Looking for a little taste of Tokyo? Come to Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse and prepare for a good time. Surround the heated Teppanyaki table as you watch your meal spectacularly prepared right before your eyes. The authentic atmosphere is full of friendliness and fun. Guests are seated together which makes for…
Things to Do, Tours
Beachside Helicopters
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Beachside Helicopters is located on the Space Coast of Florida, and based at Merritt Island airport. Flights are offered daily in our beautiful Robinson R44 Clipper II (amphibious) helicopter with air conditioning. We also offer R44 Raven II and R22 helicopter training. We are the ONLY helicopter tour company on…