Riverside Escape Guidebook
Food scene
Places to go out to eat
There are several good restaurants with outdoor entertainment here
141 locals recommend
Port Canaveral
9005 Charles M Rowland DrThere are several good restaurants with outdoor entertainment here
Great place to have food, drinks, and live music right on the beach!
301 locals recommend
Coconuts on the Beach
2 Minutemen CausewayGreat place to have food, drinks, and live music right on the beach!
Southern Charm Cafe
8501 Astronaut BlvdGreat place to go for breakfast!
Cocoa Beach Spa
117 Barlow AveHappy Hour is M-F from 2:00-5:00 PM!
Sightseeing
Get a drink at pier and keep receipt. The receipt will allow you to enter and get to end of pier
261 locals recommend
Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier
401 Meade AveGet a drink at pier and keep receipt. The receipt will allow you to enter and get to end of pier
This is a cute nearby park, great views on the river and a perfect place for your morning or evening walks! Has covered Riverside boardwalk, picnic tables, and grills.
51 locals recommend
Manatee Sanctuary Park
701 Thurm BlvdThis is a cute nearby park, great views on the river and a perfect place for your morning or evening walks! Has covered Riverside boardwalk, picnic tables, and grills.
Book a Bioluminescence kayak tour to see the River light up at night, It’s beautiful to see!
43 locals recommend
A1A Beach Rentals & Outdoor Center
6811 N Atlantic AveBook a Bioluminescence kayak tour to see the River light up at night, It’s beautiful to see!
Beautiful beach and park for views and an excellent view of cruise ships leaving port. Stay for the day, there is a small fee to enter park. Go to https://shop.portcanaveral.com/ to book your day pass for under$20 a car load!
79 locals recommend
Jetty Park
100 Jetty Park RdBeautiful beach and park for views and an excellent view of cruise ships leaving port. Stay for the day, there is a small fee to enter park. Go to https://shop.portcanaveral.com/ to book your day pass for under$20 a car load!
Music
Great live music most days per week and good food and drinks too!
84 locals recommend
Grills Riverside Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar
6075 N US Hwy 1Great live music most days per week and good food and drinks too!
Coconuts on the Beach
2 Minutemen CausewaySquid Lips
2200 S Orlando AveShopping
Cocoa Village is a great little village for browsing quaint shops and many good restaurants and views of the Indian River. About 15-20 minutes drive.
Cocoa Village
Great outdoor shopping mall! Spend the day, restaurants are on site as well.
74 locals recommend
The Avenue Viera
2261 Town Center AveGreat outdoor shopping mall! Spend the day, restaurants are on site as well.
Ron Jon Surf School
150 E Columbia LnCity advice
Getting around
Be careful driving on A1A
Try not to take left hand turn out of property, there is too much traffic.
Getting around
Beach parking is free in Cape Canaveral
Drive down any President Street and you’ll find 5-10 parking spots! All 2-3 blocks from Riverside Escape. There is one public beach area in Cape Canaveral called Cherie Down Park that has bathrooms. Also, further south is Lori Wilson park, which also has bathrooms.
Don't miss
Friday Fest
The first Friday in Cape Canaveral is Friday Fest, music, food, and vendors very close to Riverside Escape. The Third Friday is Friday Fest in Cocoa Beach, Minuteman Causeway is shut down for music, food and vendors, bigger than Cape Canaveral’s!
What to pack
Bring Beach Gear
Sunglasses, Sunscreen, hat, flip flops/water shoes, bathing suits. Several beach gear stores in neighborhood.
Customs and culture
Florida nonresident fishing license is required
Go to gooutdoorsflorida.com to register in advance of your trip if you’d like to surf fish or fish off of the fishing dock on the property. There is a $50 fine for the first time caught without a license, and additional fees based on type of fish and amount of fish caught.
Don't miss
Space X Launch🚀
Check Space Flight Now website for any launches during your stay, head to beach and look left (north)!