Florida's Space Coast

Olena Protsiv

A stretch of sun-bronzed Atlantic shore that spreads for 116 kilometers, which has space attractions and protected wildlife refuges flourishing along the surf. Florida's Space Coast, which is located only 45 minutes from Orlando, is made up mainly of area cities; Titusville, Cocoa Beach, Melbourne and Palm Bay. Earthly preservation and space exploration harmonize from dune walks to moon walks to fascinate every age and attitude.

For a game of volleyball, live music, and bike riding along the coast, head to Cocoa Beach and its famous 800-foot wooden pier lined with restaurants, shops and fisherman reeling in the catch of the day. The temperature remains a constant 23 degrees Celsius all year round, so you don't have to worry about it becoming too cold.

Accommodations:

Best Western Oceanfront Resort

Country Inn and Suites

Florida's Space Coast has more than 9,600 guest rooms, and 2,400 campgrounds and RV sites to accommodate you.

Distinctions:

Featured in Money Magazine and referred to as "best Places to Vacation.

Three of "Florida's Ten Best Beaches," as declared by Southern Living.

Stick March boasts the "best bass fishing in Florida."

Florida's Space Coast- surfing capital of the East Coast.

The largest sea turtle nesting in the US and the Second Largest in the World.

Attractions:

U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame- showcases America's first galactic explorers. Children of a certain age enjoy the thrills of replicated space travel by attending a camp called KSC.

Camp KSC

Brevard Zoo- only Zoo in the United States with on-site kayaking and an educational Zoo school.

Robot Scouts

Indian River Lagoon

Crane Creek

Contact: Florida's Space Coast Office of Tourism

321-637-5483

www.space-coast.com