Beach & waterfront
Cocoa Beach days
Spend the day in the sun, walk the shoreline, visit the pier, take a surf lesson, or let the kids play in the sand.
Visit Cocoa Beach PierExplore the Space Coast
Beach days, launch nights, and local favorites.
Cozy Canaveral Resort puts family-friendly Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach adventures within easy reach. Start with the ideas below, then make the trip your own.
Launch country
Rocket launches
Check NASA’s launch and landing schedule, then plan your Space Coast stay around the countdown.
See NASA launch schedules
Big ideas
Kennedy Space Center
Start at the Exploration Welcome Gate, then make a day of NASA history, spacecraft, and family-friendly exhibits.
Visit Kennedy Space Center
Eat & wander
Explore Brevard flavors
From breakfast in Cocoa Beach to Cocoa Village, Port Canaveral, Melbourne, and Viera, find local favorites for every appetite.
Explore the restaurant guideFor younger explorers
Family-friendly fun for kids under 12.
Build an easy day around animals, hands-on science, and weather-friendly attractions. Check current hours, reservations, and age or height requirements before you go.
Animals & adventure
Brevard Zoo
See wildlife, join family programs, and get close to cockatiels in the free-flight aviary. Look into Treetop Trek’s kid-focused Chutes and Ladders course for qualifying young adventurers.
Visit Brevard Zoo
Space & science
Hands-on space attractions
Try immersive, hands-on experiences at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, including astronaut training and microgravity simulation exhibits.
Explore KSC attractions
Culture & rainy days
Museums & Exploration Tower
Keep a backup plan ready with Brevard museums, local history, science exhibits, and Exploration Tower’s interactive displays and observation decks at Port Canaveral.
Explore museums and towersLocal dining guide
20 North Brevard restaurant favorites.
These are a helpful starting point for guests—from Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral to Cocoa Village, Port Canaveral, Melbourne, and Viera. Menus and hours change, so check each restaurant before heading out.
- COACocoa Beach · chef-driven modern New American
- Sandbar Sports GrillCocoa Beach · beachy casual dining
- Fishlips Waterfront Bar & GrillPort Canaveral · seafood and marina views
- Rising Tide Tap & TablePort Canaveral · elevated waterfront dining
- Whisk & GrindCocoa Beach · breakfast and brunch
- Ossorio Bakery & CaféCocoa Village · bakery, coffee, and light bites
- Ryan’s Pizza & PubCocoa Village · pizza, pub fare, and riverfront views
- Cedar’s CaféMelbourne · Mediterranean and Lebanese-inspired fare
- Florida’s Fresh GrillCocoa Beach · fresh seafood and local favorites
- The Fat SnookCocoa Beach · special-occasion coastal dining
- The Tiny TurtleCocoa Beach · creative, globally inspired comfort food
- 4th Street Fillin StationCocoa Beach · burgers, sandwiches, and casual drinks
- Long DoggersCocoa Beach · family-friendly beach-town fare
- Salty Sisters CaféCocoa Beach · relaxed breakfast and lunch
- Slow & Low BBQCocoa Beach and Viera area · barbecue and comfort food
- Taco CityCocoa Beach · casual tacos and Mexican-inspired favorites
- 28 North GastropubViera · craft cocktails and chef-driven plates
- Urban PrimeViera · steakhouse, sushi, and modern American options
- Thai HanaViera · Thai and sushi
- Pizza Gallery & GrillViera · pizza, Italian dishes, and family-friendly dining
More ways to make memories
Water adventures for every age.
Try a guided kayak tour, dolphin cruise, bioluminescent night paddle, surf lesson, stand-up paddleboard rental, or inshore and deep-sea fishing charter from the Space Coast.
- Family-friendly beaches and calm-water outings
- Surf, SUP, kayak, and eco-tour options
- Dolphin, manatee, and sunset cruises
- Fishing charters from Port Canaveral
Make it your home base
Plan the day, then come home to Cozy Canaveral.
After the beach, the launch, or the big family adventure, settle into a comfortable cottage or the Cozy Canaveral House.
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