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stocks a surfer's every need. Nearby Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral are perfect for be-
ginners, while the beaches at Patrick Air Force Base and Sebastian Inlet offer more chal-
lenging waves for experts.
At Port Canaveral a pleasant 1.5-mile
cycle trail
runs from Jetty Park to Rodney S
Ketcham Park with access from North Atlantic Ave. Plenty of outlets around town rent
bikes for $10 per two hours.
Jetty Park
PARK, BEACH
(
www.jettyparkbeachandcampground.com
; 9035 Campground Circle, Cape Canaveral; non-resident/
resident per vehicle $10/5)
Facing the distant Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, this 35-acre coastal park is a prime spot for
sunbathing, fishing and watching cruise ships set sail. Chairs, umbrellas, kayaks and
paddleboards can all be rented at the beach, which is patrolled by lifeguards. There are
also grills, a playground and a couple of food concessions.
Ron Jon Surf Shop
WATER SPORTS
321-799-8888;
www.ronjonsurfshop.com
;
4151 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa
Beach; 24hr)
Rents just about anything water related, from fat-tired beach bikes ($15 daily) to surf-
boards ($30 daily). You can also sign up for surf school here ($65 per person for a one-
hour lesson).
Sidney Fischer Park
BEACH
The closest beach to downtown Cocoa Beach, Fischer Park is crowded with surfers and
cruise-ship crowds.
Lori Wilson Park
BEACH
A 32-acre park with a mellow vibe and park-like facilities including wheelchair access, a
playground, picnic tables and grills and a small dog-play area. Parking is free and plenti-
ful.