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Local Attractions & Activities
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| Port Canaveral and Transportation | 
 | PORT CANAVERAL & ORLANDO AIRPORT SHUTTLES
We recommend these three shuttle companies;
Beachline Transportation -877-38BEACHwww.beachlinetransportation.com
Cocoa Beach Shuttle -888-784-4144www.cbshuttle.com
Thunder Storm Shuttle - 321-269-0682
They offer free transfer to Port Canaveral if you purchase airport transportation.
PORT CANAVERAL TRANSPORTATION
We're the closest oceanfront hotel to Port Canaveral, only 3 miles north of us. For transportation from Orlando International Airport (MCO) or Port Canaveral visit the Port Canaveral Ground Transortation page;http://www.portcanaveral.org/portinfo/groundtrans.htm
RENTAL CARS
Avis - 321-783-3643 -www.aviscapecanaveral.com
Budget - 321-784-0634
Thrifty - 407-380-1002 x2824
LIMO & TOWN CAR TRANSPORTATICityone Xpress, Inc. - Corporate and executive transportation www.cityonexpress.com
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - BEACH TROLLEY - Route 9
These cute green trolleys run past our hotel and will take you north to the Port Canaveral Cove restaurants, parasail boats and casino cruises. The same trolley will take you south to Ron Jons Surf Shop and downtown Cocoa Beach. Banks and rental car locations are also on this route. Bicycles are permitted on the trolleys.
http://64.207.161.242/SCAT/maps/interactive.php
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| Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex |  | Make space adventure a reality! Just 18 miles form the Best Western Ocean Beach Hotel & Suites, discover the wonders of space travel with your feet firmly on the ground. Take a bus tour, enjoy an IMAX movie or get on the new Shuttle Launch Experience! |
| Cocoa Beach Pier |  | Just a short walk down the beach you'll find Cocoa Beach Pier, a world-famous favorite for everyone from surfers to seniors! Restaurant choices include Atlantic Ocean Grill Marlins Good Times Bar & Grill, The Boardwalk, Oh Shucks Seafood Bar, Mai Tiki Bar, and Ricky's Ice Cream Parlor & Arcade. Or do some shopping at Oceanotions or Tropical Threads. You can also rent some fishing tackle and fish for your dinner 800 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. But please be careful not to hook a surfer! To see a live shot of the Pier from our hotel click the Beach-Cam link on our home page and point the camera to the right. |
| Florida Surf Lessons |  | www.floridasurflessons.com
Private lessons or Summer Surf Camps.
Corporate team-building or incentive reward.
NEW: Christian-themed surf camps for father-son, mother-daughter, building family communications.
Great fun for church groups. |
| Miss Cape Canaveral - Deep Sea Fishing |  | www.misscape.com
321-783-5274
Sailing 7 days-a-week 8am to 5pm plus Friday and Saturday 8pm to 5am
Separate mens and ladies restrooms, free parking at Port
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| Addictive Fishing |  | www.addictivefishing.com
One of the Space Coast's favorite sons hosts a great fishing show on Sun Sports channel.
Specializing in In-Shore angling, Capt. Blair Wiggins shows you how to catch the biggest redfish and the smartest snook! |
| Island Boat Lines & Water Taxis |  | www.IslandBoatLines.com
321-454-7414
Penny The Boat Lady invites you to tour Cocoa Beach's Thousand Islands and Port Canaveral waterways aboard on of her brightly-colored water taxis.
See dolphins, manatees and shore birds from the comfort of these covered and stable boats
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| Sun Cruz Twice-Daily Casino Cruises |  | www.SunCruzCasino.com
Only FREE Sun Cruz boarding is at Port Canaveral!
Largest Sun Cruz boat is at Port Canaveral!
11am and 7pm sailings.
Must be 18 yrs. and have photo ID to board.
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| Indian River Cruises |  |
http://www.indianrivercruises.com
321-223-6825
Daily Lunch & Sunset Sails -Intimate Private Charters
Docked on the Indian Riverat Historic Cocoa Village.
How Romantic! |
| Cape Canaveral Lighthouse and Launch Pads |  | http://www.robsv.com/cape/lh.html Historic Cape Canaveral is home to the only lighthouse owned by the US Air Force. The lighthouse can be seen from our beach and our oceanfront tower rooms. Click the link above to learn more. http://www.robsv.com/cape/map.html Also in the view are the launch pads for unmanned rockets, and it's a fantastic place to watch a rocket or shuttle launch! Click the link above to see what's where! |
| Space, History and Cultural Museums and Zoo |  | www.museumsofbrevard.org This link will take you to the world of history and culture of the East Central Florida coast. Most of these locations are within a 30 minute drive of our hotel. |
| Canaveral Charter Captains Association |  | www.fishingspacecoast.org Phenomenal deep sea fishing throughout the year. Perfect for the whole family. Over 36 superbly equipped boats with equally experienced Captains put you on the fish you've always dreamed of. Wahoo, marlin, dolphin, tuna and more. Now this is exciting! |
| Indian River Queen Paddlewheel River Cruise |  | www.islandboatlines.com
321-454-7414
The Indian River Queen is a triple deck 99 ft. paddlewheel boat that cruises the nearby Indian River. Passengers will enjoy the beautiful scenery and charming history of the River. Dinner cruises are available for groups, weddings, and private functions. |
| Major League Baseball - Washington Nationals | | 321-633-9200
5800 Stadium Parkway, Viera
www.nationals.com
Spring Training games. Purchase tickets at the Stadium or online.
Space Coast Stadium is about 20 minutes from our hotel. |
| The Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts |  | 321-242-2219 - Box Office
321-459-3309 - Ticketmaster
Melbourne
www.kingcenter.com
Located on the campus of Brevard Community College this venue hosts a wide variety of musicians and performances. |
| The American Police Hall of Fame Museum and Shooting Range |  | 321-264-0911
Columbia Blvd. (Titusville - Next to the US Astronaut Hall of Fame)
www.aphf.org
This non-profit foundation raises money to send Christmas gifts to the children of fallen officers until they reach 18 years of age, then continues to support them with college scholarships.
The Big Ticket includes museum admission, helicopter ride and shooting range. All for only $40.00! The museum features historic law enforcement guns, photos and memorabila including a real electric chair.
The helicopter ride is a 150 mph opportunity to see Kennedy Space Center, the Indian River Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean from the air.
The shooting range shows you how to safely shoot a real police hand gun. The Fallen Office Memorial and Chapel honors police officers who gave their lives in the line of duty.
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| Brevard Cultural Alliance | | 321-690-6817
http://www.artsbrevard.org/events/
Local arts and cultural calendar of events.
Art in Public Places locations.
Children's theaters and crafts.
Art galleries, concerts, theaters and more.
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