Brevard County, also known as the Space Coast, enamors visitors and residents with the charm of its natural beauty, unparalleled standard of living and abundance of cultural and recreational activities. The Space Coast is a wonderful place for nature enthusiasts with more than 100 parks, several campgrounds, six nature centers and thousands of acres of sanctuaries and conservation areas. Our seaside community averages 74 degrees, and year-round sunshine is tempered by a refreshing ocean breeze. Boasting seventy-two miles of beautiful Atlantic Ocean beaches, the longest in Florida, and the Indian and Banana Rivers, Brevard County provides boaters, fishermen, outdoorsmen, surfers, nature-enthusiasts and active individuals alike with a plethora of water sports and activities from which to choose.
Cultural activities vary from live theater, concerts and shows at The Maxwell C. King Center, The Cocoa Village Playhouse or The Henagar Center in Melbourne to a wealth of art galleries , cultural festivals and historical displays. The charming downtown sections of Melbourne, Cocoa Village and Titusville offer one-of-a-kind-shops, boutiques and galleries and also feature restaurants and specialty stores and host arts and crafts activities throughout the year.
Brevard County is home to Port Canaveral, the busiest cruise port in the world, which offers cruises from Disney, Carnival, Royal Caribbean,Norwegian and other cruise lines. The Cove, located at Port Canaveral, is home to numerous restaurants and shops, Exploration Tower and Jetty Park, a campground and beach.
Brevard County, is known as the gatway to space and is the leading location for the space launch industry for the Country. Launch activity on the Space Coast continues to increase with the partnerships between private and government projects that continue to make The Space Coast a great place to live and work.
