Cocoa Beach

Cocoa Beach and the entire 72 miles of pristine Atlantic beaches known as Florida's Space Coast of Florida is an eco-tourist's dream come true. Along this impressive stretch of coastline, unspoiled nature preserves exist in perfect harmony with the space-age attractions of Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex, Port Canaveral and the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. Sandy turtle nesting beaches, rich lagoon waters, and numerous nature parks provide outstanding opportunities for outdoor recreation, discovery or relaxation. While on the Space Coast, you can observe dolphins and the endangered Florida Manatee in the Indian River Lagoon, view majestic cranes and wading birds at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, get "up close and personal" to alligators. Alternatively visitors could watch a space launch from the beach!