8. Cocoa Village

On the mainland is the city of Cocoa, with its quaint and a little quirky Cocoa Village. Its narrow streets are a warren of small locally owned shops and restaurants. Because of the crowded nature of the village, most restaurants have limited outdoor seating along the sidewalk. No trip to the village is complete without coffee or lunch at Ossorio’s Cafe and Bakery, which has been a landmark since 2003.

9. The Indian River Lagoon

This massive waterway flows the entire length of the Space Coast and is the second-largest estuary in the United States, behind the Chesapeake Bay. It originates near Daytona Beach and flows to Palm Beach, spanning over 156 miles. The lagoon is a place for fishing, boating, kayaking, and lots of outdoor fun. Water quality has been an issue in recent years because of all the growth in the region, but local voters passed a special sales tax to pay for cleanup projects, which are underway.