Florida - Central East around Space Coast

This area contains the so-called "Space Coast," named for its role as the eastern headquarters of the country's space program. It is home to Cape Canaveral, the site of the first rocket launches.

The region first gained recognition for the fertile citrus groves of Captain Douglas Dummitt who settled here in the early 1840's. His Indian River oranges are still today, one of the most popular and sought after varieties.

Another tourist destination in central east Florida is Cocoa Beach, one of the major surfing beaches in the region.