8 days in Brevard County & Green Cove Springs Itinerary

Merritt Island is known for childrens museums, wildlife, and adventure. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get your bearings at NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, paddle through the water with Local Lines Guide Service, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, and identify plant and animal life at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.

To see reviews, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Merritt Island travel app.

Jacksonville to Merritt Island is an approximately 3-hour car ride. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and car; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In August in Merritt Island, expect temperatures between 88°F during the day and 78°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can go by car to Cocoa Beach.

Venture out of the city with trips to Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum (in Titusville) and Adrenaline & Extreme Tours (in Melbourne). Next up on the itinerary: take a leisurely stroll along Cocoa Beach Pier, get to know the resident critters at Brevard Zoo, indulge your senses at The Florida Key Lime Pie Company, and stroll around Lori Wilson Park.

For more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Cocoa Beach trip planner.

Cocoa Beach is just a stone's throw from Merritt Island. In August, daytime highs in Cocoa Beach are 88°F, while nighttime lows are 78°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough to drive to Green Cove Springs.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sat): brush up on your military savvy at Military Museum of North Florida and then do a tasting at Royal Manor Winery. Here are some ideas for day two: walk around Green Cove Springs, walk around Camp Chowenwaw Park, and then walk around Rivertown Park.

For other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Green Cove Springs online holiday planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Cocoa Beach to Green Cove Springs. In August in Green Cove Springs, expect temperatures between 92°F during the day and 78°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can go by car back home.