The Space Coast Nominated for Best Summer Travel Destination in 10Best Readers’ Choice

award nominations further solidify the Space Coast’s reputation as a premier place to travel and live

USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards have recognized Florida’s Space Coast as a top vacation destination with nominations in three categories this year: Best Summer Travel Destination (Space Coast), Best Beach in Florida (Cocoa Beach), and Best Aerial Adventure Park (Cocoa Beach Aerial Adventures).

Cocoa Beach is also nominated as the Best Beach in Florida, and Cocoa Beach Aerial Adventures is up for Best Aerial Adventure Park in the national awards.

BREVARD COUNTY • COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA — USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards have recognized Florida’s Space Coast as a top vacation destination with nominations in three categories this year: Best Summer Travel Destination (Space Coast), Best Beach in Florida (Cocoa Beach), and Best Aerial Adventure Park (Cocoa Beach Aerial Adventures).

The award nominations further solidify the Space Coast’s reputation as a premier place to travel and live in the U.S.

The award nomination for the Space Coast as Best Summer Travel Destination mentions the area’s “hub of activities, including water sports, cruise excursions, fishing, and golfing,” adding that it’s also “a great spot for lazy beach days.” The nomination also highlights the Kennedy Space Center and the Cape Canaveral Space Force Stations as popular places to visit.

The Space Coast is the only Florida location nominated in the Best Summer Travel Destination category, where other nominees include Door County, Wis., and Ocean City, N.J. Voting is open until May 13.

“We’re honored to be recognized by a national platform like USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards as one of the best summer travel destinations in the country,” said Peter Cranis, Director of the Space Coast Tourism Development Office.

“With so many incredible things to see and do here, beautiful weather and gorgeous beaches, and accommodations for travelers of all budgets, the Space Coast is a deserving nominee. We hope voters will agree.”

Voting is also open for the Best Beach in Florida, where readers can cast their vote for the “soft white sand and surging waves that are perfect for surfing,” on Cocoa Beach. Cocoa Beach Aerial Adventures, which is nominated for the Best Aerial Adventure Park category, offers 49 thrilling and unique obstacles, including suspension bridges, zip lines, catwalks, and nets.

For more information on what makes the Space Coast one of the best vacation destinations in the country, go to VisitSpaceCoast.com.