- TripBuzz found 170 things to do with kids in or near Merritt Island, Florida, including 137 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Melbourne and Cocoa.
- From Beachside Sailing to Combat Zone Paintball, the Merritt Island area offers 80 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Boat Tours and Boat Rentals.
- Located along the east coast of Florida along the Atlantic Ocean, Merritt Island is home to the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and the famous John F. Kennedy Space Center. Other things to see on Merritt Island include the Kiwanis Island Park, the Canaveral Barge Canal, and the Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Tour 36 acres of zoo land with a miniature petting farm/zoo with miniature alpacas, deer, miniature ponies, and over 200 more animals.
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800 Scallop Drive, Port Canaveral, FL 32920
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Guests can experience deep sea, offshore, and sport fishing charters aboard a 34 foot custom built sport fishing yacht with Arts Adventures - Private Charters. The charters fish for king mackerel, snapper, mahi, cobia, grouper, sea bass, and more.
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Florida's Cocoa Beach Pier is a rustic wooden pier that juts out over 800 feet from the mainland. It is very popular with anglers and dolphin-watchers. The pier also affords gorgeous sunrise and sunset views.
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6355 N. Atlantic Ave, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
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Imagine golfing with gators at your next birthday party, Golf-N-Gator, can provide you with that unique mini-golf adventure. The course features 36-holes of challenging golf surrounded by habitats for large turtles, gators and fish.
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Overlooking the Banana River, Center Street Park is a small park area that can be used for manatee viewing. The park includes grassy areas, palm trees, a paved walkway and a gazebo with seating.
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Tennis Center at the Swiss Inn is a tennis club and recreation center. It features six lighted clay tennis courts and a swimming pool, and professional tennis lessons and organized junior programs are available.
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726 Scallop Dr,, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
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Deep sea fishing enthusiasts and beginners will enjoy Brassy Hooker Sport Fishing. The company takes guests in the deeps seas off the coast of Cocoa Beach to fish for Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Sailfish and more.
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When you are in Cocoa Beach and want to find surfing, kayaking, kite and paddleboarding equipment, Epic Boardsports has what you need. At Epic, you can find the best rental prices, lessons and guided tours.
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726 Scallop Drive, Port Canaveral, FL 32953
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A deep sea charter fishing company, Port Canaveral Sport Fishing Charters leads visitors on fishing expeditions aboard The Obsession, a 32' boat with a six-passenger capacity. The company fishes for tarpon, mackerel, cobia, and other fish.
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Basically an entire town, Cocoa Beach has everything, from deep-sea fishing to eco-tours, and from golf courses to a very lively nightlife. It is worth worth the while for longer stays than the average seaside resort.
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The School Of Surf in Cocoa Beach, Florida is a full-service training center that offers surfing lessons, sleepaway surfing camps and clinics with major international surfing stars. Children and adults are welcome.