Everything you need to plan a unique vacation in Space Coast Eco Travel in Space Coast
What you need to know before you goFlorida's Space Coast offers 72 miles of coastline and thousands of acres of unspoiled nature preserves for travelers looking to get up close with Florida's natural beauty.
Located approximately seven miles south of New Smyrna Beach is the northern beach access to the Canaveral National Seashore. The park is a barrier island that features ocean, beach, dunes, hammock, lagoon, salt marsh and pine flatland habitats for those who either hike or kayak in. This 24 miles of beachfront is undeveloped, so be sure to bring any supplies you may need for the day. The Kennedy Space Center occupies the southern end of the island and temporary closures are possible due to launch-related activities.
Kayakers also should check out the 1000 Islands area near Cocoa Beach where you could spend a lifetime kayaking and still not see everything.
The Space Coast could also be called the "Turtle Coast" due to the large numbers of sea turtles that make their home here. Its beaches attract the largest population of nesting loggerhead sea turtles in the world and a handful of groups offer turtle walks during nesting season.
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Advice and RecommendationsSpace Coast Eco Travel DirectoryAirboat RidesFlorida Airboat Ride on the St Johns River near Orlando Florida - The Real Florida Adventure! See the Florida outback, a natural paradise teeming with wildlife and native vegetation along the meandering St.John's River. Enjoy a 35 minute airboat ride through the St Johns marsh. See birds, alligators and wildlife in their natural habitat. Based in Christmas Florida. Serving Central Fl and the Saint Johns River area. Located midway between Orlando & Titusville. Enjoy the scenery and the wildlife of the beautiful St. Johns River in Central Florida - the Real Wild Florida Glide thru the grassy marsh of the ST. Johns River & Lake Poinsett at speeds of up to 45 M.P.H. As the boat slows down to an idle you will have several photo opportunities to take photos of our local wildlife, such as alligators, eagles, and several species of wading birds by the hundreds, and visit a natural cypress swamp. Botanical GardensA stream bordered by a shady hammock abounding in palm trees and other tropical growth winds through the campus and is the setting for a 30-acre botanical garden. Canoeing & KayakingHome of Florida's original bio-luminescent kayak tour Tour the diverse eco-system of Cocoa Beach's Thousand Islands The most exotic kayak adventures in Central Florida! Featuring over 400 animals including alligators, giant anteater, marmoset, jaguar, eagle, river otter, kangaroo and more. The zoo also permits kayaking on their property. Guided nature tours through the pristine Thousand Islands of Cocoa Beach. Paddle at a leisurely pace through a mangrove estuary located in the famous Indian River Lagoon, one of the most diverse eco systems in the United States. Kayaking Cocoa Beach Thousand Islands, Dolphin Watch, Manatee Encounters, Bird Watching and Nature Tour. Explore the Indian River Lagoon and all the wonders it offers. Paddle areas full of mangroves, birds, and manatees! | HikingA 428-acre sanctuary where visitors can experience majestic oak hammocks and wetlands of the space coast Includes quarter mile boardwalk and then the five mile long Cruickshank Trail Local natural woodlands park, walking and relaxing trail. Horseback Trail RideFulfill your fantasy by riding horseback on the beach Our ranch offers horseback trail rides for individuals, families, and larger groups. We have miles of riding trails on over 2,000 acres of magnificent Florida forest setting, a herd of beautiful, gentle, well-trained horses, and a staff of experienced, friendly, trail guides. Manatee EncounterEeco-tour providing an exciting and educational opportunity to view a real mangrove eco-system, the Banana River, and Cocoa Beach canals. Sea Turtle EncountersThe Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge offers Guided Sea Turtle Watch Programs during June and July. Sea turtle watch programs begin with an educational program about Florida's s |
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