Brevard County

城市概覽

Brevard County stretches 72 mi (116 km) from north to south, and is relatively thin. It is bordered on the west by vast wetlands which drain into the St. Johns River and on the east by the Atlantic Ocean. An important distinction between areas in Brevard County is the mainland and "beachside" on the barrier island facing the Atlantic Ocean. On the north end of the county, Merritt Island falls in between the mainland and beachside, bordered on the west by the Indian River Lagoon and on the east by the Banana River Lagoon. (These two rivers are actually lagoons off the Atlantic Ocean and contain brackish water, a mixture of fresh and salt water.)

如何抵達

By plane The following are the major commercial airports in and closest to the Space Coast:

Orlando-Melbourne International Airport MLB IATA is the major airport in Florida's Space and Treasure Coasts with domestic passenger and air freight services located in town, in Melbourne. International travel to and from the United Kingdom is now offered via TUI Fly. Orlando International Airport MCO IATA is the next nearest major airport closest to the Treasure and Space Coasts (Melbourne, Daytona, Cocoa Beach, etc.) with connections from other over the US, Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, South America and Europe. It is the focus city for Jetblue, Frontier and Southwest Airlines. Orlando-Sanford International Airport SFB IATA is a secondary airport which serves the Orlando, 28 mi (45 km) northeast of Orlando (via SR 408 and I-4 and 417) in Sanford. The airport is served by Allegiant, Flair and Sun Country. Check with the airline or tour operator for schedules.

By car Brevard County is over 70 mi (110 km) north to south, and not very wide. To the west are large unpopulated areas of the St. Johns River, marsh, swampland and ranches. On the other side of this wilderness is Orlando, the hub of Central Florida. North-South

Interstate 95 (I-95) runs north south all the way up the east coast of the USA. In Brevard it is west of most developed areas, but a great uncongested way to get from one end of the county to another, or to access major east-west highways. US 1 runs all the way up the east coast of the USA. However, this is a busy city road with lots of stoplights and slower moving traffic (however, in between the south, central and north areas of the county it is a convenient drive). State Route (SR) A1A serves as an alternative to U.S. 1 along the east coast (of Florida) as the main coastal highway on a barrier island. Lots of stoplights and is congested, but if you are beachside there's very few alternatives (the occasional neighborhood back road

當地交通

By bus Space Coast Area Transit is the local Brevard County bus service. It is a cheap way to get around and is handicap accessible. The website provides maps and timetables. Buses travel to most sites and places of interest at $1.25 per ride or $35 for a monthly pass. The bus service provides efficient, quick, and frequent stops within cities and local areas (both beachside and mainland) However, attractions in Brevard County are typically far apart (the county is narrow, but over 70 mi (110 km) long from north to south), which is a challenge for the bus service. Getting from the south mainland (Palm Bay) to the beach via the sole bus route takes a long time (up to 2 hours) due to the many stops scheduled, as does the extended 1-2 hour trip from South Brevard up to Kennedy Space Center. A rental car is a good idea for travel outside your immediate city.

By taxi Private taxi companies are listed in the phone books. However, attractions in Brevard County are often far apart (the county is narrow, but over 70 mi (110 km) long from North to South), so the miles add up. A rental car is a good idea for a serious tourist.

必看景點

The Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex is the most famous attraction in the area, which brought on the nickname "Space Coast." Regularly scheduled tours of the facility and museum are offered. The Cape Canaveral Air Force Station has a variety of manned and unmanned launch pads, available to see only occasionally, in Cape Canaveral. Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is a vast nature reserve featuring endangered Florida wildlife (like manatees and bald eagles) on Merritt Island, across the Indian River Lagoon from Titusville.

體驗活動

Beaches Brevard County has dozens of miles of pristine beach. The most famous area, Cocoa Beach, has the smoothest and shallowest water and is a unique mecca for surfers across the country. The public beach across from the entrance to Patrick Air Force Base is also a popular surfing site. South of Satellite Beach to north of Indialantic, there tends to be submerged rocks close in to the shore which may or may not be a problem depending on wave height, tide, and time of year. There are times when the rocks are completely covered with sand and times when they are not. From Indialantic to Sebastian Inlet, the exposure of the rocks is very infrequent. At any time of year, the sun and sand are just as delightful. Public Beach access and parks are available frequently along the beachside cities. County parks, which are free, and City parks, which provide parking for a reasonable fee, may also offer amenities such as showers, bathrooms, and picnic pavilions. Pets and cars are not allowed on the beach, except dogs are allowed on the south end of Canova Beach Park at the East end of Eau Gallie Blvd.

Cruises Evening and extended cruises are available from Port Canaveral. These are especially popular for their casino facilities which are not available on land.

Fishing Both Fresh and Saltwater fishing are available; please check licensing requirements. Exciting deep water sportfishing and charter boats are offered by private operators in Port Canaveral.

Golf There are many public golf courses.

Water Rent jetskis, ski boats, sailboats, canoes, and kayaks. Tours on airboats through the St. Johns River are also offered (see gators up close!). If you have your own boat, then there are many public boat ramps and marinas throughout the county.

美食

In Brevard County, there are the fast-food joints and the bad Chinese dine-ins. However, in North Titusville on Garden street, there is a rather infamous seafood restaurant called Dixie Crossroads. It features specialty lobster, crab and most importantly, shrimp. Dixie Crossroads is famous for shrimp – Reds, Whites, Pinks, Brownies, "Hoppers" and, of course, our trademark specialty...Rock Shrimp, the sweetest little delicacy to ever come from the ocean. Their fresh shrimp comes from a fleet of over 25 full time commercial shrimpers. The shrimp are stored then cleaned by hand at our local processing plant, Cape Canaveral Shrimp Company. As various species are seasonal, Dixie Crossroads serves different shrimp throughout the year, depending on what is available at the time. It is quite a challenge to estimate how much of a particular type of shrimp must be put away in order to last until th