Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Grasshopper Airboat Eco Tours
AIRBOAT TOUR
( 321-631-2990;
www.airboatecotours.com
;
5665 Lake Poinsett Rd; per person $42)
Often referred to as the Central Florida Everglades, the marshy shallows of the St Johns
River are packed with alligators and migrating birds. Hop on board with US Coast Guard
Master Captain Rick for thrilling ecotours through the marshy shallows. Afternoon tours
see the best alligator sunbathing.
Festivals & Events
Easter Surf Festival
SPORT
(
www.eastersurffest.com
; Cocoa Beach Pier)
Ron Jon's Easter weekend surfing festival has been a tradition since 1964 and now draws
crowds of more than 100,000 fans to watch some of the best surfers in the world.
Art of Sand
CULTURAL
(
www.artofsand.org
; Radisson Resort, 8701 Astronaut Blvd; adult/child $8/4)
On the first weekend in April master sand artists from around the world congregate at the
Radisson Resort in Cape Canaveral to compete for awards. Gates stay open for a month.
Sleeping
Of Cocoa Beach's many chain hotels, most located along a 2-mile stretch south from Ron
Jon, the Doubletree sits directly on the beach and is separated a bit from the others.
Jetty Park
CAMPGROUND
Canaveral; campsites $27-49, cabins $84; )
After extensive renovations in 2013, Jetty Park offers eight new cabins, fire pits for RV
sites, a playground, two pavilions, 93 barbecue grills, beach access and a fishing pier.
Residence Inn Cape Canaveral
HOTEL
