Day -2: Our drive to Cocoa Beach was relatively easy. There were a few, powerful thunderstorms in Georgia, but nothing to significantly slow us. Checked into the Best Western around 10:30 PM. Small room & rather hard mattress, but clean and cheap even though it requires some updating. I still recommend it if you want to stay a few nights on the beach for a cheap price.

Day -1: Woke up early and got the continental breakfast. No frills & it's the quality of food one would expect from a continental breakfast at Best Western. After eating we drove to the Air Force Missile Museum and then the Kennedy Space Center. The Air Force museum is small, but contains a wealth of photos and artifacts for hard core rocket and space fans. The KSC is a must-see. The entry fee is $43 per person, and you can purchase upgrades for more in-depth tours. My wife and I did the basic tour. Get to the buses early!! They leave every 15 minutes, but the line gets loooong very quickly. Without going into specifics, there is alot to see, and if you miss this you may regret it!

Met up with friends from Melbourne and had dinner at River Rocks. Great outdoor seating & the Florida fish tacos and tuna steaks were awesome! Finished up the night at the Pier at Cocoa Beach with a few cold beers and some good, live music. Read more