Question:What to do at Port Canaveral

[Rafael3000]

If you don't wanna pay for excursions, is there anything else to do at Port Canaveral? How far away are the beaches, is there anything interesting within a walking distance?

[Sissaaaaaa]

You could take a cab to Cocoa Beach. It's only a few miles from the port.

[cb at sea]

Google Port Canaveral....lots of info!

[drvmywifecrzy]

Some nice restaurants right at the port

[Turtles06]

The Kennedy Space Center is well worth a visit.

[kbd0627]

You can rent a car for the day for about $30 total.

[marynjohn]

Sandbar Sports Grill in Cocao Beach. Fish tacos and great beer selection. walking distance to Ron Jon.

 

 

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[just fab]

If you are more into active stuff, we rented a car and drove to nearby Melborne and did a zipline/ropes course over the Brevard Zoo. We didn't buy tickets in advance because if there is lightning they close the course and they were able to accommodate our group of 16.

 

https://www.treetoptrek.com/

[lisakoivu]

A note on Kennedy Space Centre, if you take the ship excursion, you get an extra hour there. I thought it was worth is for the extra hour and peace of mind, since it's a short time there. Normally I don't take ship sponsored excursions, but in this case it was worth it.

[Momofcandk]

Cocoa Beach is very nice. There's a long fishing pier and restaurants. Warm water and big waves. Check out Ron Jon for great shopping. If you have never been to Kennedy Space Center then I highly recommend going there. It's a great learning experience and fun. Check the schedule to see if any satellites are going up. If so u will be able to witness from ship. Those r the only things I would do. Disney is too rushed n too expensive.

 

 

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[Lucinarei]

You can rent a car for the day for about $30 total.

 

Thank you so much for this post! I had booked a car in Cape Canaveral for $140 and did a double take when I saw your post. I did some more research and was able to book one for $40 (with the fees). Posts like this are why this board rocks! Thanks again! ;)

[mjkacmom]

One time we rented a car and went here - very close to the port.

 

http://www.jettyparkbeachandcampground.com/camp_index

[ducklite]

I can't recommend KSC highly enough. What they he done with Atlantis is nothing short of breath taking, and that display alone is worth the price of admission.

[marynjohn]

And, if you think you might come back within a year, get an annual pass and you'll save money. Dailt Tickets are $50 adults $40 kids plus $10 to park a car. Annual pass is one time $75/60 with free parking and you can come every day for a year.

 

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[boatseller]

Other than Restaurants/Bars, as you find in most ports, there isn't much worthwhile within normal walking distance.

 

KSC is ~20 miles, maybe a 30 min ride. Great trip if you can fit the bus tour in.

 

If you're at Terminal 1, 2 or 3, all on the south side, there is a beach park not to far, but through an otherwise industrial area.

 

Ron Jon Surf Shop is ~13 miles from Port Canaveral and a block from the beach.