Top Things to do in Space Coast
Top Hotels in Space Coast
- 1. Hyatt Place Melbourne / Palm Bay
- 2. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Canaveral, FL
- 3. Hyatt Place Titusville / Kennedy Space Center
- 4. Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach/Cape Canaveral
- 5. Melbourne All Suites Inn by I95
- 6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
- 7. Hampton Inn & Suites West Melbourne-Palm Bay Road
- 8. Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront, an IHG hotel
- 9. La Quinta Inn By Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral
- 10. Best Western Cocoa Beach Hotel & Suites
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10 Things to do in Space Coast That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Space Coast, United States including Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum, Brevard Zoo, Rikki Tiki Tavern, Lori Wilson Park, Jetty Park, U.S. Air Force Space & Missile Museum, Cocoa Beach, Exploration Tower, Cocoa Beach Pier, The Dinosaur Store.
Restaurants in Space Coast
1. Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 427 reviews
Founded in the 1977, The Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum has a continually growing collection of over 45 historic warbirds from the beginnings of aviation to the present day. The VAC is a 501(3)c educational organization dedicated to the preservation of, education about and commemoration of Warbirds from all eras and the men and women who flew, maintained and fought in them.
Reviewed By johnfT2402TY - Illinois, United States
For a smaller airport, this museum boasts a fine collection of restored military aircraft from the U.S. and other nations. Many of them are still in flying condition and we arrived just after a WWII B-25 had flown that day. Timing is everything. The staff and docents were extremely knowledgeable and instructive. Amazing to see one of the ONLY P-82 fighter aircraft from the WWII. This is a pair of P-51 Mustangs assembled together in a twin fuselage configuration. The museum does not sit on a major highway, but just follow the signs, as it is well worth the visit.
2. Brevard Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,515 reviews
Explore the world of animals at Brevard Zoo, an internationally accredited facility home to giraffe, rhinos, big cats and hundreds of colorful parrots. Interactive experiences include giraffe and bird feedings, a children's water play area and kayaking around animal habitats.
Reviewed By DavidL2541 - Melbourne, United States
My wife and I sited the Brevard zoo with our two granddaughters and their parents. And I have to say everyone had a GREAT time from the youngest (2 years old) to The oldest (67years old). It is hard to capture all the things we saw! There were whole sections we didn't even get to. This zoo is vast for a venue that was originally a community development built by local volunteers. The Africa section with the rhinos and feeding the giraffe was a huge hit. The lorikeet experience of hand feeding the birds had the girls speechless. They could hardly believe it as three lorikeets landed on mommy's arm and ate nectar from the cup. A must see for everyone! The train ride allows you to cool off and see some of the back areas with camels and Oryx and ostrich. The paws on splash pad must be last with the little ones, because you can never get the to leave. We never even got to kayaking or tree top treck. As far as favorites i would say the girls liked the meerkats and The jaguar. They laughed endlessly at the playful meerkats. At the jaguar, the four year old sat down by the window just as the older male walked over and sat down right in front of her and started to roar for several minutes. Our granddaughter was convinced the jaguar was talking to her. The zoo was a massive hit with everyone young and old !!! We will be back several times yearly now that we have experienced the fun!
3. Rikki Tiki Tavern
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 438 reviews
Located at the end of the 800-foot long Pier, directly over the ocean, is the Rikki Tiki Tavern featuring spectacular ocean views, open-aired seating and all of your favorite specialty drink concoctions. Cool off in the shade and enjoy the salty ocean breeze while sipping on a refreshing tropical drink at our Cocoa Beach Pier bar. Watch the local fishermen and surfers of Cocoa Beach catch a big one! Enjoy the Original Pieradise with fresh, tropical flavors like pineapple, orange and banana or try a fun twist on a traditional Pina Colada with the Cocoa Set Sail including Puerto Rican spiced rum and blue curacao. With a full bar selection and the best views in town, there's no better place to be!
Reviewed By shannonm26 - Tucson, United States
We took a nice drive from Orlando and Disney fun to the beach for the day. We were able to park on the street, which cost less than in a pay to park lot and then walked over to the pier where we enjoyed lunch here. The views are amazing, it was a clear warm sunny day and the birds and people were fun to watch, we enjoyed a couple of drinks and a good sized Grouper Sandwich, it was fresh, thick and perfectly cooked. Then we walked down to the water and splashed around. Cocoa Beach was a great side trip
4. Lori Wilson Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 953 reviews
Reviewed By 186400Caroline - Warwick, United Kingdom
We used to visit here a lot but then haven’t been for about 10 years. It’s a great place to park but it fills very quickly this visit we were about to leave and found a space. There are picnic tables, children’s play areas, rest rooms and beach access.
5. Jetty Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 730 reviews
Jetty Park Campground is an oasis by the ocean where guests from all around the world come to share in a one-of-a-kind experience. Because of the campgrounds unique location nestled along the Atlantic Ocean and inside beautiful Port Canaveral, it's not uncommon to see one or all of the following: Cruise ships arriving/departing Submarines arriving/departing Rocket launches from Canaveral Air Force Station Wildlife and marine life The park offers guests a variety of camping options from tent camping in a rustic site to relaxing in your RV with all the amenities included. So with all the reasons to stay at Jetty Park, come and camp with us! We look forward to your visit. See you soon!
Reviewed By Indialantic123 - Satellite Beach, United States
You’ll have an incredible experience at Jetty Park! We used to own a house in Ocean Woods walking distance to Jetty Park, 20 years ago and those days are unforgettable. Now we’re back to the area and Jetty Park is my favorite spot. You can go fishing there, you can watch the Kennedy Space Center Nasa lift off space shuttles and rockets, you can camp there, very secured and organized and clean, you can see the cruise ships going out to the ocean like a Godzilla in front of your eyes! There are incredible restaurants near by on the water, and inside the park, walks on the beach in a nice warm Florida sun, children are so happy there, as my daughter was, growing up. I highly recommend the Jetty Park to everyone!!! There are little creatures living there such as squirrels, etc and there are cars walking around too, they live there for years!!! Nice showers to use after you go to the beach, easy parking. My family and friends always had lots of fun there. Take one or few days and you’ll love it! Enjoy
6. U.S. Air Force Space & Missile Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 249 reviews
Reviewed By 175wardd - Satellite Beach, United States
This museum is located on the Cape Canaveral Air force Station. The location has plenty of parking in parking lots outside the main buildings and in the area. There are two main buildings and a park outside the buildings. One of the buildings was the original firing control room that has much of the original equipment, a tribute to women in the space program and, now, a gift shop. The 2nd building has static displays for the local area, Cape Canaveral, a V-2 rocket and a space capsule. You can walk around outside the buildings in the large open field that has several of the pieces of equipment used to move and launch the rockets. Many of the rockets have been removed from the park, repairs and restored and are now residing in Hangar C but there is still one rocket on a stand to the south of the park. This is an older museum but a must see for anyone that is a space program fan.
7. Cocoa Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,699 reviews
Reviewed By Leo33675 - Miami, United States
Came here for 4th of July, great beach with plenty of space to social distance, life guards and chair/ umbrella rentals easy available.
8. Exploration Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 523 reviews
A 7 story attraction full of exhibits and interactive displays.
Reviewed By pujah158
A great little stop to spend a couple hours climbing the tower and learning about the area's wildlife and space exploration. Very inexpensive and funds go toward the wildlife preservation. Check it out if you get the chance!
9. Cocoa Beach Pier
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4,418 reviews
Welcome to Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier! The number one, historic destination for Cocoa Beach Florida and all Cocoa Beach-related activities and attractions. As the longtime cultural and entertainment epicenter of Cocoa Beach and the surrounding Space Coast area, Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier is not only the premier historic landmark on Florida's Space Coast, it also serves as official home to countless Cocoa Beach restaurants, gift shops, Cocoa Beach bars, and live musical entertainment venues. In addition to amazing surf conditions, fantastic fishing, and beach activities galore, the world-famous Cocoa Beach Pier stretches 800 feet over the Atlantic Ocean, providing fishing equipment rentals, beach rentals, fresh water showers, and recreational options year round. With regulation beach volleyball courts and lifeguards on duty, this East Coast beachfront getaway is a longtime favorite of both locals in the Orlando/Central Florida area, and visitors from far and wide alike.
Reviewed By tonfree2 - Jonesboro, United States
The Cocoa Beach Pier was a great spot to relax and enjoy the ocean... Happy hour contributed to this visit as well...the pineapple beer added a burst of flavor to the atmosphere!
10. The Dinosaur Store
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 479 reviews
The Dinosaur Store facility includes the museum gift store, Museum of Dinosaurs and Ancient Cultures (located on 2nd and 3rd floor), and the Adventure Zone. The gift store boasts one of the largest selections of authentic fossils and minerals in the private world. The Museum of Dinosaurs and Ancient Cultures opened in April 2017 and features 20,000 sq ft of exhibits and dioramas. You might be surprised to find Egyptian, Chinese and Mesoamerican treasures on the third floor. The Adventure Zone is a separate interactive area for the entire family, featuring live reptiles and over 25 unlimited play /educational stations for one low price. An optional thriller rider and/or panning for fossils may be added as well. The admission to the museum gift store is complimentary, but the Museum and the Adventure Zone have an admission charge. Parking is free. Please visit our website for more info. The facility is located in the heart of Cocoa Beach, directly on SR 520
Reviewed By mayinfl - Jacksonville, United States
This was our first visit (my sweetie & I, both in our 60s) & within walking distance to our hotel (Four Points by Sheraton) & I remember seeing it on TripAdvisor when searching for Things To Do. Closed on Mondays & we ended up going on Sunday afternoon (around 4, closes at 6, I think). We started at the top floor. Lots of things to read for the artifacts there. I don't think that was very kid-friendly, though (at least the top floor) (what kid wants to read about history?). A couple items must've been added after the floor was set-up b/c at least 2 items I remember I couldn't read the entire thing on the wall cuz there was an added item shoved up against the wall which covered up a portion of what was s'posed to be read on the item next to it. Not very strategic for layout purposes. Second floor had the dinosaur replicas & skeletons. Some moved & made sounds. Interesting. Bottom floor (where we walked in & purchased our tix, they do have senior & military discount, is the gift shop (how surprising) plus a closed off area where there are games. Pinball, skee ball, Pac-Man / Space Invaders combo machine, basketball hoops, air hockey, foosball, etc. All free (included w/admission price, that is). Since it was so late in the afternoon, we had this room all to ourselves cuz it was about 5:30. We took full advantage & played many of the games in there. Give at least 2 hrs for walking around all 3 floors. If you have small kids, the 3rd floor is history & artifacts.
