Cape Canaveral, Florida wows vacationers with its beaches, historic space program, and port, which is one of the busiest cruise departure spots in the world. Visitors who rent Cape Canaveral vacation rentals enjoy easy access to Florida's Atlantic coast. Orlando and the many amusement parks are an easy drive from the Space Coast.
Things to Do
In addition to the beaches at the Canaveral National Seashore, NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is a must-see in the area. There you can view the largest rocket ever flown and touch a moon rock. You may even be lucky enough to catch a rocket launch.
Another great stop is the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, which is the only lighthouse in the country owned by the U.S. Air Force. It is open to the public as part of the Air Force Space & Missile Museum public tour. Visitors can tour the grounds, but don't get your hopes up about breaking any records climbing to the top. You can only go as far as the fifth floor.
Tourists staying in Cape Canaveral vacation rentals will want to visit Jetty Park. The park includes a beach for a day of fun in the sand as well as more than 150 campsites for those who want to spend a night under the stars. Jetty Park also has a 1,200-foot pier for fishing and an on-site tackle shop. The 10-acre Manatee Sanctuary Park is yet another outdoor attraction for families. Located near the water, the park is a good location for picnicking, viewing manatees, exercising, or simply watching the sunset.
Transit
Located mid-way between Jacksonville and Miami and less than an hour from Orlando, visitors have plenty of options when it comes to flights. However, all the airports are far enough away you don't want to take a taxi. Most people opt to rent a car so they can explore the nearby areas. If you are staying in a Cape Canaveral beach condo after your cruise, you could take the cruise shuttle and then take a taxi from the port.
Climate
Like most of Florida, Cape Canaveral offers warm temperatures much of the year. February average highs are around 70, with a low slightly under 50. Summers are steamy, but being on the coast keeps temps around 90. Hurricane season runs from the first of June through the end of November, with most of the Atlantic's potential activity occurring in the earlier part of the season.
Events
Nearby Cocoa and Cocoa Beach always have something going on. Every year there's an Easter Surfing Festival followed by June's BBQ and Blues Festival. There's also Oktoberfest and Halloween in the Village. In Cape Canaveral, launches are always big events, so if you're planning a trip check with the Kennedy Space Center to see when the next one takes place.
Shopping
In nearby Cocoa Beach, check out the Ron Jon Surf Shop, the world's largest surf shop. It's a must-see even if you're not a surfer. There are plenty of photo ops outside of the large store, and the merchandise will get you into vacation mode. Serious shoppers will be willing to make the trek to Orlando's Mall of the Millennia, filled with high-end shopping and specialty boutiques. Closer by, Historic Cocoa Village offers 50 unique stores along tree-lined walks.
Cape Canaveral, Florida, offers a wonderful getaway for both beach goers and surfers, but it also has something for the historians and those interested in science. Book your Cape Canaveral beach condo now and start exploring this exciting area.
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