Adventure Kayak of Cocoa Beach Ready to kayak Cocoa Beach during a rocket launch? Adventure Kayak of Cocoa Beach invites you to slip away on an unforgettable, 100% organic kayaking adventure in the Indian River Lagoon!
Adventures in Florida With Adventures in Florida, “sign up, then show up” at Kelly Park East for an easy paddle that ends with your heart racing and adrenaline pumping. They cannot guarantee a launch, but they can guarantee an exciting time on the water.
Alan Shepard Park Named after astronaut Alan Shepard, this ocean-front park can accommodate many visitors with more than 300 parking spaces. Alan Shepard Park, also provides picnic areas, shower, and restrooms. The park is located south of the launch pads closest to Space Launch Complex 37 B.
Cherie Down Park Cherie Down Park, near Cocoa Beach, providing restrooms, drinking fountain, outdoor showers, bench, family picnic shelter, 2 grills, 2 dune crossovers, and 2 sheltered picnic areas. The park is located south of the launch pads closest to Space Launch Complex 37 B.
Cocoa Beach and Cocoa Pier Cocoa Beach is a great location to watch rocket launches. The Cocoa Beach Pier is a historic landmark on Florida’s Space Coast, Cocoa Beach Pier stretches over the Atlantic Ocean and contains restaurants, restrooms bars and gift shops. The pier is located south of the launch pads closest to Space Launch Complex 37 B.
Cocoa Kayaking Join Cocoa Kayaking on a rocket launch tour. At Cocoa Kayaking, they limit their group sizes to guarantee that their tours are of very highest quality. They strive to make your experience on the water an unforgettable one.
Daytona Beach Daytona Beach is north of the launch pads and a great place to view the rocket launches. Launch Pad 39 C is the closest launch site just south of Daytona. Parking is available on and near the beach.
Exploration Tower Check the website for tickets and availability. A never before seen panoramic view of Port Canaveral, our cruise ships, and of Kennedy Space Center. The 7th floor outdoor observation deck is the place to be to watch a rocket launch!Seven stories above the ground, on an open promenade you and your guests can see a launch like no other location in Port Canaveral. Use their high end telescopes to get a spectacular up-close and uninhibited view of the rocket before and during launch.
Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill They offer casual waterfront dining downstairs plus a covered patio, indoor sports bar, and sun deck with Tiki bar upstairs. The restaurant is located on the water close to the launch pads. Enjoy a meal and drinks while you wait for the launch, but arrive early because the restaurant will fill up
Flagler Beach & Pier Flagler Beach is a little farther from the launch pads, but still a great place to watch rocket launches. Launch Pad 39 C is the closest launch site just south of Flagler. Parking is free and is available right along-side A1A next to the beach. There are also public parking lots near Flagler pier, across the street from the beach.
Gator’s Dockside Gator’s Dockside is a family-friendly, sports-themed restaurant offering a fun atmosphere with many TVs. The restaurant is located on the water close to the launch pads. Enjoy a meal and drinks while you wait for the launch, but arrive early because the restaurant will fill up.
Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar The finest quality local fish prepared using the healthiest and most delicious process available, marinating and grilling. The restaurant is located on the water close to the launch pads. Enjoy a meal and drinks while you wait for the launch, but arrive early because the restaurant will fill up.
Indian River Queen Viewing a launch on board the Indian River Queen is a BLAST! Don’t get stuck in traffic jams or stand in the sun on the roadside for this MONUMENTAL experience! Plan to view your next launch on a first-class private riverboat charter.
Island Boat Lines Island Boat Lines offers views of rocket launches from the Banana River on a forty-nine (49) passenger boat. Viewing a launch on an Island Boat Lines boat is a BLAST! Don’t get stuck in traffic jams or stand in the sun on the roadside for these MONUMENTAL experiences!
Jetty Park Jetty Park offers guests a variety of camping options from tent camping in a rustic site, to relaxing in your RV with all the amenities included. The park is located south of the launch pads closest to Space Launch Complex 37 B.
Kennedy Point Park Kennedy Point Park is located across the Indian river with good views of all the launch pads. Park amenities include: a paved shoreline walkway with fishing, pavilion, grills, restrooms and a large parking area for vehicles and boats.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Entrance to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex includes the ability to watch launches from the grounds. VIP tickets can be purchased for some launches for the most up-close view of a rocket launch and are typically pretty expensive. Launch viewing from KSC is typically not available outside of visitor hours. View the Kennedy Space […]
Lori Wilson Park Lori Wilson Park is located south of the launch pads closest to Space Launch Complex 37 B. Facilities include a dog park, restrooms, pavilions, nature boardwalk, volleyball court, a playground, barbecue grills, and a 274-space parking lot.
Max Brewer Bridge The Max Brewer Bridge is located close to Port Canaveral and offers views of the launches from across the water.
New Smyrna Beach New Smyrna Beach is a little farther from the launch pads, but still provides great views of launches from a distance. Parking is available on the beach for a fee.
Nicol Park Nicol Park is a small park located along US1 on the Indian River closest to Space Launch Complex 37 B.
Parrish Park Parrish Park provides a good view of launches from Launch Pad 39 A, B & C. Amenities include picnic shelters, restrooms, boardwalk, fishing pier, and boat ramps with paved parking for 46 cars and 47 boat trailer spaces with a view from across the Indian River.
Playalinda Beach Playalinda Beach is the northern most location on the map and provides a great view of launches from Launch Pad 39 A, B & C.
Rotary Riverfront Park Facilities include pavilions, picnic areas/shelters, boat ramps and restrooms with a view from across the Indian River with good views of all the launch pads.
Sand Point Park Located in Titusville, Florida, Sand Point Park features a wide array of facilities include an athletic concession building, picnic tables, shelters, grills, playground, benches, and restrooms.
Sidney Fischer Park Near Cocoa Beach with roughly 200 parking spaces, picnic pavilions, shower and restroom. Sidney Fisher Park is located south of the launch pads closest to Space Launch Complex 37 B.
Space Coast River Tours Join Space Coast River Tours for one of their very special rocket launch tours. There are only a handful of places on the planet where you can watch rockets launch into outer space and none more beautiful than Brevard County. Join Space Coast River Tours on the water for the next launch.
Space View Park Space View Park is a park unlike any other with a walk honoring prior space exploration missions, parking and public restrooms; in addition, the park broadcasts a live stream from NASA’s control room. This park provides a good view of launches from Launch Pad 39 A, B & C.
State Road 401 State Road 401 is located close to Port Canaveral and offers views of the launch pad from across the water.
State Road 528 State Road 528 provides a clear view of the rocket launch pads, as the road approaches the Port Canaveral area.
Titusville Marina Amenities include a pavilion with a view from across the Indian River. The marina provides a good view of launches from Launch Pad 39 A, B & C. 451 Marina Rd, Titusville, FL 32796 Hours: 8 AM – 7 PM Parking: Free Titusville Marina Website
US1 US1 between 50 and Garden Street in Titusville provides a good view of the launch across from the Indian River.
View a Rocket Launch by Boat Boaters are able to watch launches from the Intracoastal Waterway and non-restricted portions of the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon. The Coast Guard provides information on restricted areas on Marine Band Channel 16 as each launch approaches.
William J. Manzo Park Facilities include playground, paved walkway, riverfront boardwalk, picnic tables and shelters, grills, benches and drinking fountain with a view from across the Indian River with good views of all the launch pads.