Which is better, Cape Canaveral or Cocoa Beach?

It depends on what you want: by our listings Cocoa Beach has more going on — more places to eat, drink and visit — while Cape Canaveral is the quieter pick. Restaurants and bars in Cape Canaveral rate a little higher on average (4.51 vs 4.45).

Beaches: Cape Canaveral 1 vs Cocoa Beach 9

Restaurants: Cape Canaveral 22 vs Cocoa Beach 76

Bars and clubs: Cape Canaveral 10 vs Cocoa Beach 36

Hotels and inns: Cape Canaveral 10 vs Cocoa Beach 27

Attractions, museums and parks: Cape Canaveral 12 vs Cocoa Beach 24

The most-loved spots on each side, from our listings:

• Escape Cocoa Beach (4.7★, Banana River Estates), Cape Canaveral
• Sassy Spoon (4.9★), Cape Canaveral
• Sands Space History Center (4.8★), Cape Canaveral
• Fin Expeditions | Cocoa Beach's #1 Kayak Company (5.0★), Cocoa Beach
• SUSHI MOD (boba & bowl) (5.0★), Cocoa Beach
• Cocoa Beach Charters (5.0★, Cocoa Isles), Cocoa Beach