Vacation rentals in Cape Canaveral

Visit this unique, Atlantic Coast, paradise beach zone known for miles of breathtaking soft, sandy shoreline and beautiful turquoise water for swimming and watersport. The popular tourist destination of Cape Canaveral, Florida is home to a huge variety of high quality tourist attractions and exciting activities. Many of the stylish, airy, tastefully decorated, chic, oceanside vacation rentals around Cape Canaveral are located a short walk from pristine beaches, magnificent sunsets and all of the spectacular attractions that are crammed into this unique central Florida peninsula.

A key feature of many of the stunning, fully equipped, vacation rentals in the area is easy access to beautiful beaches, outdoor deck views for savoring the glorious, golden year round sunshine and sea breeze and a lovely, local seaside town vibe. Cape Canaveral offers wonderful vacation getaway rentals for families and family groups looking for an action packed coastal getaway in a compact yet incredibly diverse area known for an incredible variety of watersports, glorious nature and top rated family attractions.

Distinctive Cape Canaveral is located in beautiful Brevard County 54 miles East of Orlando and 215 miles north of Miami. This narrow peninsula is big on coastal beauty, startlingly beautiful nature and endless beaches including iconic Cocoa Beach and its whimsical surrounding seaside town with it’s quirky shops and eateries. This wonderful seaside hideaway is just 3 hours by plane from New York City making it a perfect winter sun getaway for those feeling snowbound up North.

Home to the USA’s space program and the location for sophisticated aeronautical maneuvers and rocket launches, Cape Canaveral is also en route to unspoiled acres of natural heritage. Canaveral National Seashore, situated just 40 miles north of Cape Canaveral on a pristine barrier island is where remarkable sand dune and lagoon habitats provide a protected environment for hundreds of plant and animal species to thrive. Here nature lovers can enjoy the longest stretch of undeveloped Atlantic coastline in Florida while the stunning Sebastian Inlet State Park just 60 miles south is an aquatic paradise for fishing enthusiasts.

Cape Canaveral offers an array of fun, exhilarating, year round watersport adventures for all ages. Learn to surf in two hour, group or individual surfing lessons and enjoy a full day, private deep sea fishing charter off Cocoa Beach. Alternatively, spend a leisurely 2 hours. Kayaking along the Indian River near Cocoa Beach to see magnificent dolphins and manatees in their natural habitat. If you are looking for a wild and wonderfully fun small group water activity, why not rent a giant inflatable stand up paddleboard for a few hours of mad fun, or simply enjoy a cooling dip in the ocean waves!

Cape Canaveral is the heart and soul of America’s famous space program and the space attractions here make for an enticing day out for those both young and old for whom space travel has always been a dream. At Kennedy Space center visitors are treated to a myriad of unforgettable astronaut experiences including a brand new 5 hour astronaut training experience! The Air Force Space and Missile History Center offers further opportunities for exciting time travel to the decades of the space race. There are numerous vantage points around Cape Canaveral for watching rocket launches in real time! Download the Launch Console App and find NASA suggested viewing spots and prime spots for night launch viewings!

At Kennedy’s Space Center visitor complex you will walk amongst the giants of space exploration with dozens of impressive, high tech attractions and wonderfully interactive exhibits and artifacts that celebrate the NASA space program. From the US Astronaut Hall of Fame to the Rocket Garden where the best of Apollo, Mercury and Gemini Space Missions can be appreciated to live interviews with real astronauts, this experience will be a day to remember! Watch history unfold in the firing room, be amazed by real life scenes from the Apollo moon landing and marvel at the wonders of the universe in the Hubble space telescope theater which are just some of the amazing experiences on offer.

This extraordinary architectural landmark located in Port Canaveral offers seven floors of exhibits and interactive experiences. There are indoor and outdoor observation decks offering dramatic views over Cape Canaveral and the upper deck is the perfect vantage point for observing a rocket launch in real time from a launchpad at nearby Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. There is a sweeping bird’s eye view of the beautiful barrier islands of Cape Canaveral as well as a cafe and gift shop for wonderful souvenirs.

Situated just 20 miles south of Cape Canaveral, this pristine aquatic habitat covers some 30 000 acres. Visitors have access to several boat launches en route along the highway. A range of extraordinary wildlife can be appreciated here such as manatees, sea turtles and alligators. This popular bird watching zone attracts a large number of pelicans that nest here. The myriad of waterways are best explored by kayak or canoe, offering visitors a fantastic opportunity for wildlife exploration.

In this beautiful seaside village visitors will experience old time charm alongside hip boutiques and contemporary dining. There is an antique mall and a wonderful, historical playhouse that features ongoing live events. Stroll down the tree lined streets with an ice cream from The Fat Donkey Ice Cream Parlor and admire the beautiful 150 year old architectural heritage of this gem of vacation hideaway. Cocoa beach offers 6 miles of glorious beach and a wonderful vintage pier.

Visitors are in for an authentic Latin America treat at El Cambia restaurant located just 30 mins south of Cocoa Beach in Melbourne. This marvelously inviting, comfortable, trendy eatery offers the best of vibrant Latin American cuisine and it is here that Cuban classics like pork marinated in mojo sauce, empanadas and yuca frita can be sampled alongside vibrant live entertainment and ice cold mojitos!