Jetty Park is a great park.
There are some fun restaurants/bars real close in Port Canaveral. Fun to watch the big ships head out - especially the Disney ships, as they are really close.
Try going to visitportcanaveral.com/
Cocoa Beach is close and is a good one - don't forget to visit Ron-Jons (open 24 hours). And keep an eye out for Jeannie !
You are close to Canaveral National Seashore - an absolutely terrific place. The beaches are totally 'natural'. Not built up at all. There are parking lots and toilet facilities only - no water, no showers, no restaurants. Very popular with swimmers and fishermen. There can be sea turtle nests above the high water mark on the beaches, marked with poles and covered with wire mesh (raccoons). Big fines for disturbing them !
- There is an admission fee. Watch for gators as you drive down the long road to the beaches. I always drive slower then lots others as there is a lot to see if you slow down. If you see several stopped cars and everyone is out and looking at a particular spot - it's probably a gator.
www.nps.gov/cana/index.htm
The Atlantic will be pretty cool (COLD !) at that time of year, but your kids won't care. Water temp and tides info will be posted at the entrance Ranger shack.
If anyone will be getting in the water, please study up on Rip Tides and how to handle them. I'm sure there's lots of info if you do a Google search. Also be aware there can be jellyfish there - might take some vinegar with you.
Hope you have a great time.
Take I-95 exit 220 (Hwy 406) east and just stay on that road going straight. Eventually you will come to the Ranger shack/entrance. You will also go by Dixie Crossroads restaurant - a Florida institution. If you go, get reservations or plan on a long wait.
