Visitors for the Artemis II Launch? Here’s What to Do Pre and Post
March 30, 2026 – The launch window for sending astronauts around the moon opens soon. You may have family or friends from out of town who don’t know that Merritt Island is right in the heart of all the fun things to do before or after that historic event is viewed.
FLORIDA TODAY has an excellent article with details on places to eat, drink, view or visit and we are sharing the list here. For a more comprehensive report, check out the article online.
Coconuts on the Beach | 2 Minutemen Cswy., Cocoa Beach
El Leoncito | 4280 S. Washington Ave., Titusville
Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill | 610 Glen Cheek Drive, Port Canaveral
Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar | 500 Glen Cheek Drive, Cape Canaveral
Pier 220 Seafood & Grill | 2 A. Max Brewer Memorial Parkway, Titusville
Pier 62 Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar | 401 Meade Ave., Cocoa Beach
Rising Tide Tap & Table | 523 Glen Cheek Drive, Cape Canaveral
Rusty’s Seafood & Oyster Bar | 628 Glen Cheek Drive, Cape Canaveral
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex | Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island
Brevard Zoo | 8225 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne
Airboat Tours
Blackpoint Wildlife Drive | State Road 406
Enchanted Forest Sanctuary | 444 Columbia Blvd, Titusville
There are also plenty of fun things to do in Merritt Island. Visit the Brevard Veterans Memorial Center at 400 S Sykes Creek Pkwy and tour the museum or rent a kayak (it’s right on the Indian River), grab a bite at Dolphins Waterfront Bar & Grill, 310 Lagoon Way, or sit in the shade with a glass of wine at Balibar Wines & Grinds, 110 McLeod Street—just a few of the possibilities in Merritt Island.
There’s plenty to see and do on Florida’s Space Coast before and after launches and Merritt Island is the place to start.
Source: FLORIDA TODAY
