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Merritt Island

Our personal recommendations for best the area has to offer

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Dining

From local dives to fine dining, here are some of our faves

Image - Merritt (My) Island Pancake House
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Merritt (My) Island Pancake House
The Skidmores:Breakfast place with friendly staff and hearty portions
Image - Island Gecko Grill
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Island Gecko Grill
The Skidmores:Retro island style American breakfast
Image - Backwater
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Backwater
The Skidmores:Breakfast restaurant featuring DIY pancakes with in-table griddles
Image - Cozy Corner Cafe
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Cozy Corner Cafe
The Skidmores:Great diner with friendly service
Image - Ryan's Pizza & Pub
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Ryan's Pizza & Pub
The Skidmores:Irish pub & pizzeria with weekend live music & outdoor rooftop offering views of the Indian River
Image - Cabana Shores
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Cabana Shores
The Skidmores:Tiki bar with burgers and bar bites
Image - Grills Riverside Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar
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Grills Riverside Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar
The Skidmores:Airy venue with fun atmosphere, live music & water views. We recommend the Mahi tacos
Image - Rising Tide Tap & Table
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Rising Tide Tap & Table
The Skidmores:Lakefront restaurant with many beers on tap and friendly service. We recommend the chicken sandwich, mahi tacos, and pizza
Image - Dolphins Waterfront Bar & Grill at Cape Crossing
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Dolphins Waterfront Bar & Grill at Cape Crossing
The Skidmores:The largest tiki bar on the space coast with waterfront views
Image - Chaparral Mexican And Cuban Restaurant
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Chaparral Mexican And Cuban Restaurant
The Skidmores:Killer margaritas plus standard Mexican fare
Image - 4th Street Fillin Station
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4th Street Fillin Station
The Skidmores:Low-key choice for breakfast, wings, tacos, sandwiches & an extensive beer menu, plus live music on Tuesdays
Image - Long Doggers
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Long Doggers
The Skidmores:Very casual American restaurant in beachy digs with outdoor seating
Image - Thai Thai III Sushi, Thai, Japanese Restaurant
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Thai Thai III Sushi, Thai, Japanese Restaurant
The Skidmores:Casual Asian fusion, best Thai food in the area
Image - Pacific Rim
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Pacific Rim
The Skidmores:Decent sushi & thai. Takeout > dine in
Image - Flavors of India Cocoa Beach
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Flavors of India Cocoa Beach
The Skidmores:Good for takeout
Image - Papasan's Vietnamese Cafe
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Papasan's Vietnamese Cafe
The Skidmores:Easygoing, modest venue serving classic Vietnamese cuisine
Image - Cuban Island Restaurant
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Cuban Island Restaurant
The Skidmores:Best cuban in the area, plus wine, beer & occasional live music
Image - Da Kine Diego's Insane Burrito
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Da Kine Diego's Insane Burrito
The Skidmores:Best burritos in town. Outdoor-only seating, or can bring to the beach across the street
Image - Poke Fin
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Poke Fin
The Skidmores:Heaping poke bowls with lots of customizable options
Image - Barkada Bowl Poké and Filipino Food
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Barkada Bowl Poké and Filipino Food
The Skidmores:Counter-service poke bowls
Image - Wild Ocean Market
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Wild Ocean Market
The Skidmores:Fish market with $4 fish tacos on Tuesdays
Image - The Mansion
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The Mansion
The Skidmores:American restaurant on a deck with Intracoastal views. Plus a liquor, wine and beer shop & an Italian Deli & Bakery with tasty to-go items
Image - The Fat Snook
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The Fat Snook
The Skidmores:Seafood-centric restaurant with a scratch kitchen & a Caribbean vibe
Image - Florida's Fresh Grill
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Florida's Fresh Grill
The Skidmores:Modern, upscale but casual seafood & cocktails. We recommend the grouper bites & gator bites
Image - Flavour Kitchen And Wine Bar
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Flavour Kitchen And Wine Bar
The Skidmores:Creative fine dining in a casual environment. Reservation recommended
Image - Café Margaux
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Café Margaux
The Skidmores:Upscale French fare, indoor or patio seating
Image - Universal's Islands of Adventure
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Universal's Islands of Adventure
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Drinks

Adult beverages for every mood

Image - BALIBAR Wines & Finds
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BALIBAR Wines & Finds
The Skidmores:Feels completely isolated & has a great wine selection
Image - Von Stephan Village Bier Garten Restaurant - Cocoa
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Von Stephan Village Bier Garten Restaurant - Cocoa
The Skidmores:German specialties & beers with live music
Image - Village Idiot Pub
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Village Idiot Pub
The Skidmores:Drinks + hundreds of board games
Image - Hell 'n Blazes Brewing Company
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Hell 'n Blazes Brewing Company
The Skidmores:Brewery that operates out of a renovated 120 year-old former hardware & farm supply store
Image - Intracoastal Brewing Company
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Intracoastal Brewing Company
The Skidmores:Fun brewery with food trucks & a rotating menu of original brews, plus growlers to take home
Image - Ellie Mae's Tiki Bar
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Ellie Mae's Tiki Bar
The Skidmores:Unassuming venue for drinks and live music. Head straight to the back patio. This is where the locals go!

Cafe' & Cafes

Great places to caffeinate

Image - Cafe Surfinista
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Cafe Surfinista
The Skidmores:Veggie-friendly, nook with adjoining surf shop serves breakfast & lunch plus coffee, smoothies & açaí bowls.
Image - Juice 'N Java Cafe
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Juice 'N Java Cafe
The Skidmores:Art-filled coffeehouse and bar with weekly live music
Image - River Road Coffee and Popsicles
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River Road Coffee and Popsicles
The Skidmores:Craft coffee & gourmet popsicle shop
Image - OSSORIO Bakery & Cafe
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OSSORIO Bakery & Cafe
The Skidmores:Bakery & dessert shop featuring French pastries, coffee, flatbread pizzas & handmade ice cream

Attractions

Veni, Vidi, Vici! (I came, I saw, I conquered)

Image - Historic Cocoa Village Association
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Historic Cocoa Village Association
The Skidmores:Adorable area to walk around, with cute shops and eateries
Image - Jetty Park
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Jetty Park
The Skidmores:Beach, walking/bike trails, campground, picnic areas & playground! No pets. PARK PASS REQUIRED & must be purchased in advance at shop.portcanaveral.com
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Image - Peacock Beach
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Peacock Beach
The Skidmores:Easy beach access w parking tucked away in a residential neighborhood. Can forgo buying the Jetty Park pass if you're willing to walk (about 20 minutes) along the beach to the Jetty Park Pier
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Image - Cocoa Beach Main Street
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Cocoa Beach Main Street
The Skidmores:Popular, lively beach
Image - Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary
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Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary
The Skidmores:Trails & canals for walking & paddling
Image - Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
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Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
The Skidmores:Wildlife viewing via a 40 min, 7 mile auto tour, plus bird watching, walking trails, fishing & hunting. $10 daily fee per vehicle for entry
Image - Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
The Skidmores:Showcase for shuttle launch simulation, rockets, IMAX films, & astronaut memorabilia
Image - Walt Disney World
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Walt Disney World
The Skidmores:~1 hour drive
Image - Universal's Islands of Adventure
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Universal's Islands of Adventure
The Skidmores:~1 hour drive
Image - 1670 E Riviera Dr
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1670 E Riviera Dr
The Skidmores:The RK-Hideaway

Shopping

Must-sees for stimulating the economy

Image - Ron Jon Surf Shop
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Ron Jon Surf Shop
The Skidmores:The world's largest surf shop (really!) — surf, skate, swim and beach essentials galore spread across two buildings
Image - Wild Ocean Market
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Wild Ocean Market
The Skidmores:Fresh seafood market with wide variety of local and wild-caught seafoods

Wonderguide map

  1. Merritt (My) Island Pancake House
  2. Island Gecko Grill
  3. Backwater
  4. Cozy Corner Cafe
  5. Ryan's Pizza & Pub
  6. Cabana Shores
  7. Grills Riverside Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar
  8. Rising Tide Tap & Table
  9. Dolphins Waterfront Bar & Grill at Cape Crossing
  10. Chaparral Mexican And Cuban Restaurant
  11. 4th Street Fillin Station
  12. Long Doggers
  13. Thai Thai III Sushi, Thai, Japanese Restaurant
  14. Pacific Rim
  15. Flavors of India Cocoa Beach
  16. Papasan's Vietnamese Cafe
  17. Cuban Island Restaurant
  18. Da Kine Diego's Insane Burrito
  19. Poke Fin
  20. Barkada Bowl Poké and Filipino Food
  21. Wild Ocean Market
  22. The Mansion
  23. The Fat Snook
  24. Florida's Fresh Grill
  25. Flavour Kitchen And Wine Bar
  26. Café Margaux
  27. Universal's Islands of Adventure
  28. BALIBAR Wines & Finds
  29. Von Stephan Village Bier Garten Restaurant - Cocoa
  30. Village Idiot Pub
  31. Hell 'n Blazes Brewing Company
  32. Intracoastal Brewing Company
  33. Ellie Mae's Tiki Bar
  34. Cafe Surfinista
  35. Juice 'N Java Cafe
  36. River Road Coffee and Popsicles
  37. OSSORIO Bakery & Cafe
  38. Historic Cocoa Village Association
  39. Jetty Park
  40. Peacock Beach
  41. Cocoa Beach Main Street
  42. Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary
  43. Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
  44. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
  45. Walt Disney World
  46. Universal's Islands of Adventure
  47. 1670 E Riviera Dr
  48. Ron Jon Surf Shop
  49. Wild Ocean Market

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