| upgraded rooms include sofabeds and/or kitchenettes. amenities include an outdoor pool with a lazy river, as well as an open-air bar and a coin-operated laundry. check-in time: 4:00 pm. breakfast and parking are available. a block from the nearest beach along the north atlantic ocean, this colorful, funky hotel dating from 1965 is a 6-minute walk from the florida surf museum, and 1 mile from surfing, fishing and dining at westgate cocoa beach pier. loaner surfboards, beach buggies and bikes are offered. bright, retro rooms have flat-screen tvs, wi-fi and coffeemakers. suites add living rooms, plus balconies or patios; some feature ocean views. it's 12 miles from i-95
Orlando Executive Airport 1 hr 3
Lori Wilson Park (4 min)
Scenic coastline park featuring beach access, pavilions, grills, dunes, a boardwalk & bird-watching The Florida Key Lime Pie Company (5 min) Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier (5 min)
Restored 800-foot pier & surfing & fishing hub with restaurants, bars & boutiques, built in 1962. Florida Surf Museum (5 min)
Museum inside Ron Jon Surf Shop showcasing vintage boards & artifacts related to Florida surfing. Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar (10 min)
Casual restaurant for seafood dishes including sushi, sandwiches & chowders plus tiki-style drinks. Cherie Down Park (8 min)
This 7-acre beach park features a 200-ft. boardwalk along sand dunes, plus picnic shelters. Dinosaur Store (7 min)
Big store selling dinosaur fossils, minerals & science toys, plus a party facility with exhibits. Rikki Tiki Tavern (5 min)
Laid-back cocktail lounge perched on a pier in the ocean offering full bar, tropical drinks & views. Brevard Zoo (30 min)
Attractions include 500+ animals, a chance to feed giraffes, zip-lining & a kids' water play area. Thousand Islands (8 min)
Manatee, dolphin, kayaking, and alligators Manatee Sanctuary Park (9 min)
This waterfront resource offers exercise stations, a boardwalk, picnic facilities & horseshoe pits. Victory Casino Cruises (11 min)
Casino, slot machine, and poker Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Tour (9 min)
Built in the 1800s, this black & white striped lighthouse is still in use, with tours available. Exploration Tower (9 min)
Unique building with 7 floors of interactive exhibits & observation decks, plus a cafe & gift shop. Rocket Launch View Point (12 min)
Grassy area along Banana River offering bleacher seating with views of Cape Canaveral launches. | 
