Watch a Rocket Launch from Cocoa Beach
Front-row seats to the Space Coast
Cocoa Beach sits just south of Cape Canaveral, so launch days here are something special. Grab a towel, walk to the beach, and look north.
Where guests like to watch
- The beach near the house. Coral Palm is three houses from the sand.
- Cocoa Beach Pier. A long-time favorite. It fills up fast on launch days, so go early.
- Lori Wilson Park. Open beach on North Atlantic Avenue in Cocoa Beach, popular for night launches.
- Jetty Park in Cape Canaveral. A big park closer to the launch pads, with room to spread out.
Tips for launch day
- Launch times can slip or scrub, so check the schedule the morning of.
- Night launches are the most dramatic. Bring a chair and a jacket for the breeze.
- Staying in Cocoa Beach means no drive in on launch day.
Make it a launch weekend
Both houses sleep 8 and have a game room and private putting green for the hours before liftoff.
Coral Palm Beach House · Sunny Lane Beach House
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