A Cape Canaveral vacation promises to be one filled with magic, fun, and a concentrated look to the stars as it is firmly entrenched on the Space Coast where rocket launches happen on the regular and the sun shines down even more regularly on the people who live and visit here. Best known for being our nation’s premiere rocket test and launching site and for offering warm tropical weather year-round, Cape Canaveral is also known for the vacation homes and condos that harbor happy travelers, with some of the best properties being the ones we at Happy Palm Stays have to offer. Today, however, we want to talk about the fun you can have in our hometown, providing a Cape Canaveral activities area guide that will show you how right you were when you decided that your vacation journey should bring you to our shores!
Activities/Attractions
Because every vacation should be an equal blend of fun and relaxation, we will start the tour of the area with a peek into some of the activities you can engage in and attractions that will fascinate, as listed below.
John F. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Commerce Way on Merritt Island
Honestly, if you come all of this way and don’t set aside some time to visit the Kennedy Space Center, can you really consider your vacation on the Space Coast a success? Exploring the final frontier as it provides an in-depth peek into the history of space travel, including a Rocket Garden filled with a variety of rockets from over the years and the opportunity to meet some of the heroes who have made the journey into space over the decades.
Toes in the Sand
No matter what time of year you visit, you will definitely want to enjoy some toes in the sand time at the beaches of Cape Canaveral. Playalinda Beach located just outside Titusville, offers not just an opportunity to soak in the serenity of the sea and frolic in the clear blue waters of the surf, it is also one of the best viewing spots for rocket launches, blending the natural and the technological with ease and style. Peacock Beach, famed for its white sands, blue waters, jetties for fishing, and the colorful peacocks that live out their lives in paradise, is also a great place to watch rocket launches.Â
The Best Vacations Offer the Best Restaurants
Have you ever noticed that the best parts of live often revolve around the dinner table? The Thanksgiving feast, the cake you eat at birthday celebrations, and on vacation, the restaurants you visit, especially in the Cape Canaveral area, will enhance the quality of your adventures, filling your stomach while feeding your soul!
Southern Charm Café, 8501 Astronaut Boulevard
Our Southern mamas impressed upon us the importance of breakfast and judging from the meals we have enjoyed at the Southern Charm Café, the owner’s mamas did the same thing. THIS is where you get the authentic Southern food you may have read about it, offering a menu that begins and ends with the tastiest of meals, including classic breakfast platters, omelets, griddle goodies, and even a wonderful selection of benedicts, all of which can be accompanied by a big serving of grits! Come back for lunch and explore their sandwiches, salads, and burgers, or have a second helping of breakfast; it’s served all day!
Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill, 610 Glen Cheek Drive
You’re in Florida, at the beach, and if you don’t try at least one seafood restaurant you will regret it for the rest of your life. Seafood hits different when it is locally sourced, and Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill will never let you down, offering the sweetest seafood, the most refreshing drinks, and the best waterfront views in town!
Events in Cape Canaveral
The best way to get to know the area you are vacationing in is by attending the festivals and events that have become local traditions. Below we have listed a few of our favorites worth checking out during your stay.
Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival, 8701 Astronaut Boulevard, Late January
Celebrating the wonders of the birds and wildlife that make their home here, every year a festival bird is declared with the American Flamingo serving that purpose in 2025.
Friday Fest, Taylor & Poinsettia Avenue, 3rd Friday of the Month
This festival is a family-friendly event that offers arts and crafts, food vendors, kid zone, and beer & wine for purchase.
Your Home Sweet Vacation Home in Cape Canaveral
Because Happy Palm Stays properties can be found all along the Space Coast, our Cape Canaveral escapes are located close to all that makes this area exciting and provide all the comforts of home. Reach out to us to reserve your favorite Cape Canaveral vacation rental today and enjoy a vacation you will never forget.
