5 days in Brevard County Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Cocoa Beach: Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum (in Titusville), Maritime Hammock Sanctuary (in Melbourne Beach) and Sebastian Inlet State Park (in Melbourne). The adventure continues: see what you can catch with a fishing tour, explore the engaging exhibits at The Wizard of Oz Museum, look for gifts at Ron Jon Surf Shop, and relax and rejuvenate at Beach Pole Fitness.

For maps, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Cocoa Beach trip itinerary planning website.

New York City to Cocoa Beach is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. When traveling from New York City in April, plan for a bit warmer days and warmer nights in Cocoa Beach: temperatures range from 80°F by day to 69°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can go by car to Merritt Island.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Fri): take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, then get curious at Space Shuttle Atlantis, and then get all the information you need at NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

For photos, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Merritt Island trip itinerary builder website.

Merritt Island is just a stone's throw from Cocoa Beach. Expect a daytime high around 80°F in April, and nighttime lows around 69°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.