Official Language:
English
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Currency:
US Dollar
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Population:
Approximately 15,000 people call Port Canaveral ho
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Weather:
Climate and current weather information for Cape Canaveral: Winter weather in the Cape Canaveral area is generally warm and pleasant. Highs are in the low 70s °F/20s °C, with temperatures dipping to around 50°F/10°C in the evenings. It's hot and humid in summer, with highs in the low 90s F/30s °C and lows in the 70s °F/20s °C. Ocean breezes tend to provide respite from the heat in Cape Canaveral, but the breezes die and the heat settles over the interior of the state like a warm, wet glove. Frequent rain showers do cool things off a bit. (Keep an umbrella or a rain hat handy.)
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Since its dedication in 1953, Port Canaveral located on Florida's Space Coast has evolved into a major deepwater port of entry with first-class berthing facilities, a thriving marine commercial park and foreign trade zone, and successful cruise and cargo industries.
You will find pristine beaches, fabulous fishing and great golfing.
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The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge offers a 7-mile wildlife drive and numerous hiking trails. The Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary is great for bird-watching, canoeing and kayaking.
Kennedy Space Center Located on State Road 405 on Merritt Island, and open 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., daily is naturally the largest attraction on the Space Coast. The visitor complex offers tours and exhibits, plus educational IMAX films and astronaut encounters, which include question and answer sessions, space artifacts and personal stories of space travel.
Cocoa Beach, a popular tourist area featuring a 800-foot-long fishing pier, miles of beach, the largest surf shop in the US, and excellent seafood restaurants.
Cocoa Village, is located near Cocoa, it is a historical village with more than 50 unique shops and restaurants. Be sure to visit The Village Gingerbread House (15 Oleander Street), for charming gifts.
Walt Disney World is located about an hour from the port.
Beaches
Cocoa Beach’s shoreline provides some of the best beaches, with plenty of restaurants and other amenities nearby. Although most beaches are fronted by resorts, there is no charge and you don’t have to be staying at the resort to access the beach.
Dining
Coconuts on the Beach, located at 2 Minuteman Causeway, and open Monday - Saturday from 11 a.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. offers great food in a beachside atmosphere.
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Accommodations
The Radisson Resort is located at 8701 Astronaut Boulevard. Phone contact 321-784-0000. Rates from $119 per night. Located one mile from the cruise ship terminal, and has an on-site Avis rental facility coupled with complimentary shuttle makes it the most convenient for overnight stays. Weekend cruisers can enjoy a Sunday brunch in the hotels restaurant, Flamingos. This resort offers wonderful two-room whirlpool suites.
Howard Johnson Express Inn is located at 2082 North Atlantic Avenue. Phone contact 321-783-8855. Rates from $69 per night. Located in Cocoa Beach and is a 10-minute drive to the port.
Best Western is located at 5600 North Atlantic Avenue. Phone contact 800-962-0028. Rates from $99 per night. Located in Cocoa Beach and is located right next to the Cocoa Beach Pier and approximately 3 miles from the port.
More Information:
Phone: 1-800-93-OCEAN
Web: http://www.space-coast.com
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