Kyle & Aly's Guidebook
Favorite Local Restaurants
Here is a list of a few local spots that we recommend.
Good moonshine drinks, cool atmosphere inside and outside, games in the back.
49 locals recommend
Cocoa Beach Spa
117 Barlow AveGood moonshine drinks, cool atmosphere inside and outside, games in the back.
Walking distance to the house! Great live music and outdoor sand tiki area.
13 locals recommend
Ellie Mae's Tiki Bar
116 Jackson AvenueWalking distance to the house! Great live music and outdoor sand tiki area.
Good seafood and location is right on the river so you can watch the ships sail out.
173 locals recommend
Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar
500 Glen Cheek DrGood seafood and location is right on the river so you can watch the ships sail out.
Best Cuban food in the area, a little pricey but everything is made with love. Cuban sandwich and a espresso are the best. Walking distance from the house, great spot to get something on the go.
17 locals recommend
Vargas Cafe
8010 N Atlantic AveBest Cuban food in the area, a little pricey but everything is made with love. Cuban sandwich and a espresso are the best. Walking distance from the house, great spot to get something on the go.
Walking distance to the house! Excellent spicy chicken sandwich and fried chicken.
Fanny's Fried Chicken
7900 North Atlantic AvenueWalking distance to the house! Excellent spicy chicken sandwich and fried chicken.
Terrific casual breakfast spot. I really enjoy the chicken and waffles, southern style comfort food. This place can get packed so go early.
36 locals recommend
Southern Charm Cafe
8501 Astronaut BlvdTerrific casual breakfast spot. I really enjoy the chicken and waffles, southern style comfort food. This place can get packed so go early.
Walking distance to the house! Ice cream you scream we all scream for Twistee Treat.
15 locals recommend
Twistee Treat Cape Canaveral
8200 Astronaut BlvdWalking distance to the house! Ice cream you scream we all scream for Twistee Treat.
Gastropub with great beer selection and atmosphere. Nice lake views. Very trendy food selection. I recommend happy hour (daily 3-6pm) which includes food and drink specials.
52 locals recommend
Rising Tide Tap & Table
523 Glen Cheek DrGastropub with great beer selection and atmosphere. Nice lake views. Very trendy food selection. I recommend happy hour (daily 3-6pm) which includes food and drink specials.
Great spot to hang out at the Tiki bar and watch the ships sail out to sea. Good wings, drink specials and live music. Happy hour drinks M-F 4-7pm & 10pm-close
23 locals recommend
Gator's Dockside Port Canaveral
683 Dave Nisbet DrGreat spot to hang out at the Tiki bar and watch the ships sail out to sea. Good wings, drink specials and live music. Happy hour drinks M-F 4-7pm & 10pm-close
This spot is located at the end of the Cocoa Beach Pier, best views in the area. Happy hour M-F 4pm-7pm.
30 locals recommend
Rikki Tiki Tavern
401 Meade AveThis spot is located at the end of the Cocoa Beach Pier, best views in the area. Happy hour M-F 4pm-7pm.
Good seafood selection and daily specials. Good deals on drinks as well.
20 locals recommend
Crackers Island Grille
6290 N Atlantic AveGood seafood selection and daily specials. Good deals on drinks as well.
Large selection of beers, wine and cocktails. Truffle fries made with beer battered potatoes tossed in parmesan cheese and truffle oil are amazing. The French dip sandwich is the best. Very filling and large portions. Go for happy hour to get the best deals. Happy Hour on wine, cocktails or beer ON TAP for $1 off (3pm – 6pm weekdays).
29 locals recommend
Coasters Taphouse
5675 N Atlantic AveLarge selection of beers, wine and cocktails. Truffle fries made with beer battered potatoes tossed in parmesan cheese and truffle oil are amazing. The French dip sandwich is the best. Very filling and large portions. Go for happy hour to get the best deals. Happy Hour on wine, cocktails or beer ON TAP for $1 off (3pm – 6pm weekdays).
Great local brews and fun atmosphere, plenty of board games
10 locals recommend
Dirty Oar Beer Company
329 King StGreat local brews and fun atmosphere, plenty of board games
This is a great gastropub with a large beer selection, good food and fun atmosphere. There is a great patio area to sit out back.
115 locals recommend
4th Street Fillin Station
382 N Orlando AveThis is a great gastropub with a large beer selection, good food and fun atmosphere. There is a great patio area to sit out back.
Laid back beach bar, actually on the beach too! Great location, people watching and live music.
302 locals recommend
Coconuts on the Beach
2 Minutemen CausewayLaid back beach bar, actually on the beach too! Great location, people watching and live music.
Wine bar in Cocoa Beach is a romantic atmosphere. The chef has a great menu. The homemade sangria is my favorite but go for happy hour.
31 locals recommend
Flavour Kitchen And Wine Bar
15 N Orlando AveWine bar in Cocoa Beach is a romantic atmosphere. The chef has a great menu. The homemade sangria is my favorite but go for happy hour.
Upstairs outside bar has great views, oysters are really good!
115 locals recommend
Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill
610 Glen Cheek DrUpstairs outside bar has great views, oysters are really good!
German style beer garden, live music and karaoke!
20 locals recommend
Von Stephan Village Bier Garten Restaurant
415 Delannoy AveGerman style beer garden, live music and karaoke!
Good for fine dining / date night. Thoughtfully prepared dishes using only locally sourced ingredients, including seafood, premium quality steaks and decadent desserts. Pan seared tuna is a must try if you love seafood.
35 locals recommend
Sage Bistro
6615 N Atlantic AveGood for fine dining / date night. Thoughtfully prepared dishes using only locally sourced ingredients, including seafood, premium quality steaks and decadent desserts. Pan seared tuna is a must try if you love seafood.
Activities
Things to Do in the area!
KSC is highly recommended for anyone visiting the area. Plan to spend at least half day to a full day to see everything.
772 locals recommend
Kennedy Space Center
KSC is highly recommended for anyone visiting the area. Plan to spend at least half day to a full day to see everything.
Manatee Cove Park
4905 N Tropical TrailGreat spot to view manatees.
Ron Jon Surf School
150 E Columbia LnGreat shop for any of your beach needs.
Orlando Princess
670 Glen Cheek DrFull day or half day spent deep sea fishing.
Cocoa Beach Aerial Adventures
6419 N Atlantic AveCherie Down Park
8330 Ridgewood AveNice quite beach park with free parking.
Jetty Park Pier
Jetty Park PierGreat views and fishing location
Manatee Sanctuary Park
701 Thurm BlvdGreat area to walk around and explore the local shops and restaurants. These places are filled with character.
214 locals recommend
Cocoa Village
Great area to walk around and explore the local shops and restaurants. These places are filled with character.
Golf-N-Gator
6355 N Atlantic AveMini golf with live gators.
Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum
6600 Tico RdWar plane museum in Titusville.
City Walk and Islands of Adventure are always fun, plan for a full day.
1423 locals recommend
Universal Studios Florida
6000 Universal BlvdCity Walk and Islands of Adventure are always fun, plan for a full day.
Walt Disney World Resort
Blue Spring State Park
2100 W French AveAwesome natural spring for kayaking and viewing manatees.
Great selection of cold easy to drink local beer and cider. Pineapple cider is especially good. Trivia and live music.
33 locals recommend
Florida Beer Company
200 Imperial BlvdGreat selection of cold easy to drink local beer and cider. Pineapple cider is especially good. Trivia and live music.
Essentials
Publix Super Market Cornerstone Plaza
5645 N Atlantic AveThe go to super market in Florida.
Dollar General
6395 N Atlantic AveHuge selection of random stuff, including food, beach items, etc.
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
6020 N Atlantic AveBig selection of beer, wine, spirits, and mixers.
CVS
4292 N Atlantic AveLocal pharmacy and other essentials
Sunseed Food Coop
6615 N Atlantic AveLocal health food store.