| minimum-stay rules may apply. a minute's walk from the nearest atlantic ocean beach, this modest, colorful hotel is 3. accessed via exterior corridors, the homey 1- and 2-bedroom suites feature free wi-fi and tvs, plus full kitchens, dining tables, and living rooms with futons or sofabeds. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 5 miles from the kennedy space center. amenities include an ocean-view sundeck, coin-operated laundry facilities, and a courtyard with barbecue grills and shaded seating. 6 miles from patrick air force base and 21. pets are welcome for a fee
Orlando Executive Airport 1 hr 10
Manatee Sanctuary Park (16 min)
This waterfront resource offers exercise stations, a boardwalk, picnic facilities & horseshoe pits. Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier (12 min)
Restored 800-foot pier & surfing & fishing hub with restaurants, bars & boutiques, built in 1962. Exploration Tower (16 min)
Unique building with 7 floors of interactive exhibits & observation decks, plus a cafe & gift shop. Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Tour (16 min)
Built in the 1800s, this black & white striped lighthouse is still in use, with tours available. Lori Wilson Park (6 min)
Scenic coastline park featuring beach access, pavilions, grills, dunes, a boardwalk & bird-watching Victory Casino Cruises (18 min)
Casino, slot machine, and poker The Florida Key Lime Pie Company (10 min) Thousand Islands (6 min)
Manatee, dolphin, kayaking, and alligators Dinosaur Store (10 min)
Big store selling dinosaur fossils, minerals & science toys, plus a party facility with exhibits. Florida Surf Museum (10 min)
Museum inside Ron Jon Surf Shop showcasing vintage boards & artifacts related to Florida surfing. Treetop Trek Aerial Adventures (23 min)
Zoo and zip line Rikki Tiki Tavern (12 min)
Laid-back cocktail lounge perched on a pier in the ocean offering full bar, tropical drinks & views. Brevard Zoo (23 min)
Attractions include 500+ animals, a chance to feed giraffes, zip-lining & a kids' water play area. Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar (17 min)
Casual restaurant for seafood dishes including sushi, sandwiches & chowders plus tiki-style drinks. Wickham Park (23 min)
A 391-acre preserve offering recreational options from a campground to trails to a community center. | 
