5 Things you Should Know About Sea Turtle Season on the Space Coast
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…
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- Visitor Center: 430 Brevard Avenue, Suite 150, Cocoa, FL 32922
- Phone: (321) 433-4470
Destination Highlights
Florida’s Space Coast
Florida’s Space Coast is like no other. With over 72 miles of coastline, it’s incredibly diverse from north to south and has an adventure for every visitor. As you discover what makes up Florida’s Space Coast, you will learn that it is so much more than the place for space. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway a family vacation, or a cruise from Port Canaveral, we invite you to find your space, plant your beach chair and breathe in the ocean air.
Did You Know?
Interesting & useful facts
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There are three species of sea turtles that make the Space Coast its home: the Loggerhead, the Leatherback, and Green sea turtles.
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The Space Coast of Florida is where astronauts sat atop a fiery explosion that hurled them 238,000 miles to the moon and then back
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Florida’s largest craft brewery is located on Florida’s Space Coast, minutes away from Port Canaveral’s cruise terminals.
News About Space Coast
Exciting Happenings on Florida’s Space Coast.
There’s always something new and exciting happening on Florida’s Space Coast! This year on top of enjoying watching weekly rocket launches, embarking on countless adventures from a…
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2025 Space Coast Spring Event Preview
It’s easy to find something fun to do on your spring getaway to Florida’s Space Coast. This season you’ll find exhilarating boat races and surf competitions on…
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Nothing beats the awe inspiring spectacle of a real live rocket launch from Florida’s Space Coast. Make sure you check the launch schedule so you and your family can plan on being there when history is made.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has its origins in 1963 when NASA allowed self-guided tours and later when congress approved funding for a full scale visitor center, Spaceport USA. Today, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex sits on 42 acres and is America’s front row view to space travel past, present, and future. Historic artifacts, Kennedy Space Center tours, astronaut encounters, rocket launches, and models and simulation of future space travel.
Attractions
Stretching 72 miles along Florida’s East Coast, the Space Coast continues to enliven, entertain and inspire more and more visitors each year. While we’re known as the home of America’s space program, Orlando’s closest beaches and some of the best surfing in the country, this is only a taste of what our area has to offer. Check out the Space Coast’s Top 10 Attractions or Top 10 Free Things to Do. Whether you dream of excitement and entertainment, or simplistic peace and tranquility, Florida’s Space Coast has what you’re seeking.
Beaches
Did you know the closest beaches to Orlando are on Florida’s Space Coast? Here are some other Space Coast Beach Stats you might not know:
- 45 Miles from Orlando
- 72 Miles of Shoreline
- 1 National Seashore
- 7 Active Launch Pads
- 1 Wildlife Refuge
- 1 State Park
- 7 Unique Coastal Communities
Cocoa Beach
Home to surfing great, Kelly Slater, Cocoa Beach is the Surfing capital of the East Coast! Our waves are the perfect for beginners and advanced surfers alike. Spend the afternoon in the water with fun instructors and you’ll catch more than a wave!
Brevard Zoo
The Brevard Zoo is consistently voted one of the Top 5 Zoos in the United States by USA Today for a reason. This walkable, fully accessible zoo is filled with well-cared-for animals and experiences you can’t find anywhere else. Kayaking through the giraffe and zebra habitat, walking amongst snoozing kangaroos, and zip-lining over American Alligators and Crocodiles are affordable add-ons to admission that will launch your zoo experience to new heights.
Port Canaveral
Waterfront dining, rocket launches, and the largest cruise ships in the world. Welcome to Port Canaveral! Start your adventure at the Cove. Home to some of the best waterfront dining in Florida, you can enjoy fresh seafood, and enjoy live entertainment while watching a rocket launch. With over 20 homeported ships, Port Canaveral is the launch point for over 50 destinations around the Caribbean for cruisers of all types.
Golf Courses
Florida’s Space Coast if home to public golf courses, 72 miles of shoreline, and America’s Gateway to the Stars. Here you’ll find courses designed by legends like Arnold Palmer and Gary Player, fairways featured on the Florida Historic Golf Trail, and year-round play to challenge beginners and seasoned golfers alike. You’ve come to the right place if you’re looking for the perfect round with the backdrop of pristine beaches, natural landscapes, and rocket launches in the distance. Tee up for your adventure and launch your golf getaway on Florida’s Space Coast.
Dining
There’s always something cooking on the Space Coast. Tur restaurant scene is boiling over with innovative eateries that take the flavor to new heights. Take your taste buds on vacation and discover something delicious.
Tours
Guided tours of the Space Coast are the perfect way to boost your Space Coast Vacation from just another Florida getaway to a weekend you’ll never forget. Knowledgeable guides are here to educate you as you glide past native wildlife and navigate through mangrove tunnels on the Indian River Lagoon, walk our mural-lined historic districts, soar above the coastline in a helicopter, help you reel in the big one, and discover your favorite restaurant. Dive deeper this trip, and pick out a tour or two.
Museums
Discover the history of the Space Coast. The Space Coast is home to beautiful beaches, amazing landscapes, inspired eats, breathtaking art, shopping, and of course, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC.) Did you know, you can learn all about how our slice of paradise became so awesome at the many museums located throughout the area? The Museums of Brevard county give you a chance to explore and be inspired by art, innovation, and heroism and take you back in time! Our have something for all ages and interests to enjoy. So, as you plan out your next Space Coast weekend, make sure you take time for an educational and historic tour.
Where To Stay
Find the perfect place to land – with more than 72 miles of coastline and distinct cities and beaches along the way, Florida’s Space Coast offers a vacation for every type of traveler, and lodging to suit every style.
