See Why They Call Us
Florida's Space Coast
Florida’s Space Coast has been the gateway to space since the 50’s when the American Space Program began. At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, see the Space Shuttle Atlantis on display, walk underneath an actual Saturn V rocket and see how NASA got Americans to the moon. Explore the American Space Museum & Space Walk of Fame in downtown Titusville. Take a walk down the Space Walk of Fame at Space View Park and see monuments that have been dedicated to some of the most important programs in American space exploration.
Ready for Lifto
The biggest attraction that everyone wants to see when they visit Florida’s Space Coast is a live rocket launch. Monthly launches include SpaceX and United Launch Alliance. For the most up-to-date information, download the new Space Coast Launches app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Out-Of-This-World Is Par For The Course
Florida’s Space Coast if home to 18 public golf courses, 72 miles of shoreline, and is 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 adventure and launch your golf getaway on
7 Space Coast Golf Club Spacecoastgc.com
Designed by award winning architect Gordon Lewis, this course's tees provide a memorable golfing experience for all skill levels and those looking for a faster game out on the course.
3915 Savannahs Tr., Merritt Island, FL 32953 321-848-0582
8 The 18-hole rolling terrain features mild mounding around the large, undulating greens. A lighted, 9-hole, par 3 course winds around the entire practice range.
Designed by the PGA’s famous “Black Knight,” Gary Player, Baytree is peppered with 82 white sand bunkers and the unique red shale coquina waste areas that have helped make Florida golf famous.
8207 National Dr., Melbourne, FL 32904 321-259-9060
10 Rockledge Country Club Rockledgecc.com
Playing at 6500 yards from the back tees, you will feel that it plays longer than the yardage indicates. For added convenience a combination of five sets of tees makes this course versatile to fit anyone's skill level. The unique-to-Florida Diamond Zoysia provides a consistent putting surface year-round.
1591 S. Fiske Blvd., Rockledge, FL 32955 321-636-3160
11 Viera East Golf Course
This picturesque 18-hole championship course, features lush, rolling fairways, crystal clear lakes, spectacular white sand bunkers, and swaying palm trees.
2300 Clubhouse Dr., Viera, FL 32955 321-639-6500
Out-Of-This-World-Dining
There’s always something cooking on the Space Coast. Our 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. We know a thing or two about seafood here on the Space Coast. From fresh mahi, cobia, tuna, and wahoo pulled from the Atlantic to the blue crabs, stone crabs, and shrimp fresh from the Indian River Lagoon, there’s plenty of catch to go around.
A Night Out on the Town
Florida’s Space Coast has plenty to do during the day, from playing golf to fun in the sun on our beaches, or discovering the Kennedy Space Center. But when the sun goes down and you want to let down your hair, we’ve got you covered. Some of the best nightlife options we have are located in our downtown districts: Downtown Cocoa Village, Downtown Melbourne, and The Cove in Port Canaveral.
The Space Coast is also home to more than 10 breweries serving up craft beer and weekly events.
Get Hooked on the Space Coast
There’s no shortage of opportunities to reel one in! Access to the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian River Lagoon and the Intracoastal Waterway create a boaters’ paradise, and fishermen will find plenty of places to cast their lines. Saltwater and freshwater fishing provide a wide range of experiences and no matter the season, something is always biting.
Florida’s Space Coast o ers great fishing year round—from Mosquito Lagoon to Sebastian Inlet.
Did you know...
The Space Coast has more than 500 species of fish.
Mosquito Lagoon is known as the redfish capital of the world.
Stick Marsh/Farm 13 is one of the top largemouth bass fisheries in the U.S.
The largest tripletail in the IGFA record books was caught o Canaveral.
The Space Coast is the northernmost boundary on the East Coast for snook.
The Space Coast has some of the largest spotted seatrout around.
Port Canaveral has great surf fishing or pier fishing at Jetty Park.
Cocoa Beach’s Thousand Islands area is lively with ladyfish, snook and trout.
Sebastian Fishing Museum commemorates our commercial fishing heritage.
Many charters are available for salt and freshwater fishing.
Find the Perfect Place to Land
You’ll be over the moon with our hotels, motels, and inns, which o er convenient amenities with travelers in mind. Stay in the orbit of the Kennedy Space Center at one of the many hotels in Titusville or Merritt Island. Cocoa Beach is a prime spot for a beach or cruise vacation; many hotels o er inclusive beach rentals, waterfront dining, and shuttle service to nearby Port Canaveral, the busiest cruise port in the world! In Melbourne, stay in brand-name hotels conveniently located near the Melbourne Orlando International Airport or enjoy a laid-back vacation at a boutique hotel or bed and breakfast with Atlantic Ocean views.
For a true home-away-from-home experience, opt for a private vacation rental. These fully furnished homes and condos o er complete kitchens and laundry, ideal for longer stays and traveling families or groups. Take your pick from oceanfront condos in Cocoa Beach or townhomes near bustling districts in Melbourne and Titusville.
Enjoy amenities like full hookups, laundry, hot showers, swimming pools, and lawn games at luxe RV resorts. Or watch a rocket launch and passing cruise ships from your campsite at Jetty Park at Port Canaveral.
Port Canaveral is the world's busiest cruise port with 18 homeported ships from Carnival Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises and MSC Cruises, launching to more than 50 destinations around the Caribbean. With amazing pre and post-cruise dining and activities within walking distance of the terminals, plan to arrive a little early or stay an extra day to take it all in. Even if you’re not cruising, you’ll enjoy dining at one of the many waterfront restaurants and watching the ships go by. You might even catch a live rocket launch or a rocket booster returning to port.
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