Top Cocoa Beach Art & Culture

Visit a landmark of space exploration with admission to the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, the launch site for some of America’s most important missions. Your ticket to the Kennedy Space Center includes access to the Space Shuttle 'Atlantis,' a bus tour of the grounds, an astronaut encounter, and the chance to try a shuttle simulator and virtual moonwalk.

Enjoy the rare experience of seeing plankton glow in the water below you by paddling through the Banana River on this bioluminescence kayaking tour. Paddle through the protected wetlands of the Merrit Island Refuge, away from light pollution, for excellent viewing of the bioluminescence sea life.

Get up close with manatees and dolphins on a 90-minute kayaking tour from Orlando. Offered at two times, you’re able to begin the excursion at a time that works for your holiday schedule. Follow your guide to the area’s top manatee and dolphin hotspots around Cocoa Beach to maximize the possible encounters with the marine mammals. The scenic route from Haulover Canal also offers you pleasant views of the coast.

Prebook to secure the opportunity to see the natural wonder of bioluminescence on an evening kayaking trip on Florida’s Indian River Lagoon or Banana River. Paddle the waters to view the bioluminescence—neon-blue lights caused by dinoflagellate microorganisms. See your paddle illuminate the water, look for fish in the blue-lit shallows, and absorb the otherworldly atmosphere and mangrove scenery. Includes equipment, instruction, and choice of departures for ease.

Sunset is a magical time on the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. There is movement everywhere. Dolphins are rounding up their dinner, manatees are moving into the shallows to find a comfortable spot to spend the night. As the light fades and the sky ignites with dynamics color, “Mullethead Island,” a federally protected rookery, buzzes with activity as many of the refuge’s 358 unique bird species flock above you to their protected nests for the night. Typical species to expect include Ibis, herons, egrets, pelicans, cormorants, and roseate spoonbills, all set to the backdrop of rocket launch pads and iconic NASA landscape. Launch into your escape.

Explore the waterways and mangrove tunnels around Cocoa Beach, Florida during this relaxing kayak excursion. Set off on your adventure just before sunset and take in the scenery during the golden hour. Paddle through the mangroves in search of the dolphins and manatees that reside in the waters. Lessons are provided for first-time kayakers so everyone can enjoy the evening.

Explore Cocoa Beach’s Thousand Islands area on this guided kayak tour. Join a small group and follow your guide around the mangrove tunnels, keeping your eyes peeled for resident manatees, dolphins, and sea birds. Learn about the ecology of the area from your guide and enjoy a relaxing day out on the water.

Discover the history of Cocoa Village and sample local dishes on a small-group food tour. Visit several landmarks like the local playhouse, a few parks, and Porcher house and listen to commentary from your guide. Learn about Florida’s Space Coast and stop to sample dishes from several local restaurants while you explore.

The Kennedy Space Center is a must-visit for space enthusiasts and this small-group tour runs you through the highlights. Make your own way to the space center and meet your tour guide for swift admission into the center. Enjoy a guided tour of the facilities and key attractions while your guide regales you with space facts and stories. After your tour, enjoy free time to explore on your own.

Discover the history and excitement of the American space program with a trip to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at Cape Canaveral, located just east of Orlando on Florida's Atlantic coast. The family-friendly activities include IMAX films, the Shuttle Launch Experience, seeing the Saturn V rocket, and trying out the astronaut training simulators. You'll also have a 45-Minute Chat with an actual Astronaut! Find out about what it’s really like to live and work in space. Enjoy a continental breakfast in the morning or culinary samplings in the afternoon including one alcoholic beverage per adult ticket during your Chat with an Astronaut.

Save up to 50 percent on top Orlando tours and attractions with Go City. Choose between a two, three, or five-day All Inclusive Pass and visit as many attractions as you want in a day. More than 25 options are available including Kennedy Space Center, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, Madame Tussauds Orlando, Gator Park Airboat Tours, sightseeing cruises, and much more. Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes are valid for two years from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit. After activation your pass will be valid for the remaining number of days purchased which can be used over a 2-week period.

Learn how to surf in Cocoa Beach with a private lesson. A private instructor means you'll get a tailored session on the waves of the Atlantic Ocean with a provided rental surfboard.

Relax while enjoying mother nature, take it easy and enjoy the marine life in its natural habitat! This Majestic Nature Tour is one you will not soon forget. Being able to collect shells, possibly see manatees, see dolphins, turtles, fish and all kinds of different birds is a such a great way to free your mind and enjoy life. Let us help you make some great memories.

This is an enjoyable and perhaps a once in a lifetime experience to put yourself in the drivers seat of a recording star and step inside a real recording studio and take home a tangible memory that will last a lifetime. Got friends? Bring them along let them share the experience and even sing back ups. This is a real Professional Recording Studio experience.