Susan Pacitto was quick to respond when I asked about her longtime love affair with Cocoa Beach. “I just fell in love with it,” the Pennsylvania resident said, sipping an adult beverage on a restaurant’s shady patio. “We got it immediately when we got here … it’s...
Cocoa Beach is a city in Florida with a rich surf history, being home to world champion Kelly Slater, the world’s largest surf shop, and plenty of spots to catch the surf yourself. If you would rather go in a boat instead of on a surfboard to explore the blue water,...
Many things can be said about the Sunshine State, but there’s no denying its pull as a year-round destination for a weekend getaway or, if you can swing it, something longer. There’s more than 1,300 miles of glorious coastline to explore, from the...
Cape Canaveral is a cape and city in Brevard County, in east-central Florida. The cape is separated from the mainland by the Banana River, Merritt Island and the Indian River from east to west. The cape area is part of the region known as the Space Coast, and is home...
Skirting Central Florida’s Atlantic coast, Merritt Island is where pure nature and awe-inspiring technology co-exist. Although one of the largest barrier islands in Florida, it’s also one of the least developed, purposely so to accommodate rocket launches at Kennedy...
With 1,350 miles of coastline, Florida certainly has a stretch of sandy shores suited for every beach passion, whether it’s hanging ten on a surfboard, peering at underwater wonders while snorkeling, searching the low tide for the perfect seashell or enjoying a day of...