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This small beach community, on the north point of Florida's coast, is a lively aerospace industry hub, a tourist oriented town, and home to miles of protected marine sanctuary.
The Cape is synonymous with Kennedy Space Center where NASA's space flights depart, and is also a popular beach to watch sea turtles lay their eggs and hatch.
Millions of passengers a year flow through the six cruise terminals at one of the busiest ports in the world. Most cruise vessels will berth at either terminals 2, 3, or 4 which are specifically built to accommodate cruise ships. Others sometimes dock at terminals 8, 9, and 10. All terminals are near to one another and provide all conceivable amenities for dining, shopping, entertainment, and further transportation.

Contact

Tel: +1 321 783 7831
Web Site: www.cityofcapecanaveral.org
The port authority office is on 200 George King Boulevard

Transport

The port is often the start or end of the cruise which will provide transportation from the airport in Orlando. Taxis can be easily hailed from any of the cruise terminals which, besides renting a car, is the best method for visiting sites, none of which are within easy walking distance.

Attractions

The Kennedy Space Center is the best and most popular attraction including museums, space flight simulators and interviews with astronauts. Some may even see a space flight launch. Technically part of NASA, the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge has the most endangered species of any animal refuge in the US such as manatees and nesting sea turtles. The beaches are also hugely popular surf spots.

Restaurants

Kelsey's Pizza - pizzas and Italian dishes in an unpretentious setting

Rusty's Seafood and Oyster Bar - Casual seafood joint in Cocoa.

Grills - Lively seaside location with music and grilled food.

Best Dish

Barbecue Steaks

Shopping

Surfers and the curious can visit the famous Ron Jon Surf Shop for a huge selection of beach products. There are a few shopping facilities at the port or many at Merritt Square Mall. The space centre also has a great gift shop.

Best Buy

Best Buy: NASA memorabilia

Excursions

See the magic of Disney World

Shoot guns at the American Police Hall of Fame and Museum

Visit the historic Cocoa Village

Go surfing on northern coast

Go Beach bumming in Sebastion Inlet State Park