Things to do in Cocoa Beach, FL

Explore the shoreline on the Indian River Lagoon on this Crane Creek Kayak Adventure. Paddle south along Melbourne's riverfront, see the harbor, and maybe even encounter some of the area's wildlife like dolphins, manatees, alligator, otters, and birds. Journey west through Crane Creek and take a relaxing tour of the waterways as you venture under causeways and railroad tracks, simply taking in the sounds of the quaint city and sea birds around you. Book your Crane Creek Kayak Adventure today!

The world’s most comprehensive attraction devoted to the space shuttle, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex’s Space Shuttle Atlantis brings visitors nose-to-nose with the irreplaceable Atlantis spacecraft as only astronauts have seen it before – with payload bay doors open as if it were floating in space. More than 60 interactive, touch-screen experiences and high-tech simulators invite guests to “be the astronaut,” bringing to life the people, passion and patriotism behind NASA’s 30-year Space Shuttle Program as well as the complexity of the engineering marvel that launched the Hubble Space Telescope and built the International Space Station (ISS). Guests can conduct a virtual EVA or extravehicular activity; practice docking to the ISS; extract cargo from the payload bay; create sonic booms and glide to a landing on the Re-entry Slide. There is so much here to experience. This tour also includes a 30-minute airboat ride to discover the beauty of the swamps. Look for exotic plants, flowers and wildlife such as the main inhabitant of the swamp....the alligator! From nature to space this tour offers something for everyone.

Nestled in 130 acres of stunning natural area and protected by the City of Palm Bay, Florida and the Audubon Society, this enchanting paddle is like no other on the Space Coast. Float on down and notice the high sandbanks all around, perfect habitats for the many area alligators, manatees, otters, turtles, and dolphins. See thousands of birds covering the skies as they flock home to roost. Get out on the water with this Turkey Creek Kayak Adventure today!