Cape Canaveral: Nightlife

Beach Shack Blues Bar Sip a cold one at this iconic watering hole on the ocean in downtown Cocoa Beach. Live blues bands perform Thursdays through Sundays; Sunday afternoons lure inlanders from Orlando. Cocoa Beach; 1 Minuteman Causeway; 321-783-2250; www.beachshackbar.com
bar | live music | open-air

Big Daddy Dave's For the best jazz south of Jacksonville and north of Miami, hit up this establishment by Riverfront Park. Cocoa; Cocoa, 401 Delannoy Ave.; 321-636-1370
jazz | live entertainment

Cocoa Beach Pier Visit this 800-foot, character-packed pier for restaurants, bars, and sports activities like fishing or surfing. It’s also a prime viewing location for sunrises and space shuttle launches. Cocoa Beach;
live entertainment | pubs | open-air

Cocoa Village Playhouse See shows at a restored 1920s-era theater. The schedule varies depending on the season; past hits have included A Christmas Carol, Footloose, and Grease. Cocoa Village; 300 Brevard Ave.; 321-636-5050
theater

Murdock's Bistro Come for live music several nights a week, including reggae on Saturdays and salsa music and dancing on Thursdays. Cocoa Village; 600 Brevard Ave.; 321-633-0600
live entertainment | blues

Slow and Low Bar-B-Que Bar and Grill; Cush Martini Lounge Start with brews and pulled-pork sandwiches on Slow and Low’s breezy patio, then duck inside Cush for stylish cocktails. Cocoa Beach; 306 N. Orlando Ave.; 321-783-6198; www.slowandlowbarbeque.com
trendy | lounge | bar | dj | bbq