Best 166 things to do in Merritt Island, FL

Paddle mangrove tunnels at sunset on a guided Cocoa Beach kayak tour

Paddle through Cocoa Beach mangrove tunnels and look for manatees and dolphins

Paddle the Thousand Islands at night to spot seasonal bioluminescence

Paddle Cocoa Beach at sunset and look for seasonal bioluminescence

Paddle mangrove tunnels and look for wildlife in the Indian River Lagoon

Paddle glowing summer waters and scoop comb jellies

Paddle mangrove tunnels and watch the Florida sky shift toward sunset

Waterfront kayak and paddle board rentals at Veterans Memorial Park

Paddle after dark for bioluminescence on the Banana River Lagoon

Paddle the Banana River Lagoon with gear, photos, and a beginner lesson included

Paddle the Banana River Lagoon with a short lesson, gear, and photos included

Learn stand up paddleboarding with on-water instruction and extra board time

Get one-on-one stand up paddle coaching with Pro Girard Middleton

Launch from a waterfront park and paddle the Banana River Aquatic Preserve

Private inshore light tackle charter for up to 4 people, with 4-, 6-, or 8-hour options

Explore lagoon habitats and learn about local conservation

Paddle Florida's Indian River Lagoon and look for dolphins, manatees, and coastal wildlife

Paddle clear-bottom kayaks on the Indian River Lagoon in 1.5 hours

Paddle a clear-bottom kayak at sunset on the Indian River Lagoon

Paddle a clear-bottom kayak through bioluminescence near Kiwanis Island Park

Paddle canopy-covered mangrove tunnels with a guide on the Space Coast

Paddle a clear kayak at night and look for bioluminescent glow in the lagoon

Paddle Haulover Canal at sunset with a guided 90-minute kayak tour

Kayak through Cocoa Beach bioluminescence on a 90-minute guided paddle