Firemedic54 Posted April 26, 2006 #1 Share Posted April 26, 2006 We will be sailing out of Port Canaveral on CC Glory on 10/28. We are staying at Holiday Inn on Atlantic Ave. any information on this hotel would be appreciated. Also can anyone recommend where or where not too eat on Friday night before we leave. Some nice shopping later that evening would be nice, to get my wife started spending some money. Any nice shopping around? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsome72 Posted April 26, 2006 #2 Share Posted April 26, 2006 As far as shopping goes Ron Jons surf shop is probably the most famous surf shop in the country and is in Cocoa Beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someone2 Posted April 27, 2006 #3 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Mango Tree is as gourmet as it gets in Cocoa Beach, and quite pricey--lots of fresh seafood with fresh twists and innovative sauces. If you like excellent Chinese (not the paper box variety), YenYen is great. Try their snow white prawns, or call ahead 24 hours in advance for Peking duck. Everything on their menu is great. It's a very nice sit-down place--not your neighborhood carryout. I think Holiday Inn was damaged in the hurricanes year before last, but damage has all been repaired now. Most hotels in that area suffered damage and closed for a short period--many took the opportunity to upgrade while they repaired. Holiday Inn is one of the older sites among the large hotels on the strip, but their location near Kennedy Space Center keeps them popular with business travelers. There's a lot of tourist shopping in Cocoa Beach, most notably RonJons. I think they're still open 24/7 and they may still be offering their "wee hours" discount if you like to shop in the middle of the night. You can check out their site at ronjons.com. Across the Cocoa Beach Causeway on Merritt Island (couple of miles) is Merritt Square Mall with Macy's and Dillards. Most of us who live in the area drive either to Orlando or to Palm Beach Gardens (both long drives) to do any shopping for clothes, shoes, etc. Sorry it's not better news--but the quiet coast of Florida does have its charm. Have a great time on your visit and your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnsawyer Posted April 27, 2006 #4 Share Posted April 27, 2006 We didn't stay at Cocoa Beach last year on our Glory cruise but drove there and shopped the morning of our cruise. Ron Jon's is a must stop. Also, I understand there is a pier area which to me, would be a great place to have dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tm3750 Posted April 27, 2006 #5 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Cocoa Beach, Florida family vacation guide, cocoa beach hotels, cocoa beach ev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherami Posted April 27, 2006 #6 Share Posted April 27, 2006 We ate at Grills when we stayed at Cocoa beach before our Glory cruise. It is not gourmet dining but very good food. Four of us ordered different dishes and everything was exellent. It's right in the port on the water and if you come there before 5 PM you can see Mariner leaving the port. Lots of fishing boats around. Very fun atmosphere. Click through the link in the previous post and you can find their menu and 10% off coupon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnsawyer Posted July 11, 2006 #7 Share Posted July 11, 2006 What are the directions to Grill's?? Seems to be closer to port than on A1A in Cocoa Beach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hisfirstm8 Posted July 11, 2006 #8 Share Posted July 11, 2006 When coming from A1A towards the port, you would take a left right before the overpass. I am not sure of the name of the exit, but it is the exit for the casino ships that go out daily. We also at at Grills, very causal, but very good, expecially for the price. Would go again on our next visit. It is not very far of a drive. Maybe 10 minutes. Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnsawyer Posted July 12, 2006 #9 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I remember the exits for the various ships including the casino cruises. Great info! Looked at Grill's website...very reasonable prices! Looks like a fun place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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