• Q: What is Cocoa Beach best known for?
  • A: Cocoa Beach is best known for its beautiful beach, famous surf breaks, and proximity to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
  • Q: Why is Cocoa Beach a great vacation destination?
  • A: It is the perfect destination for a family vacation to remember.
  • Q: What is unique about the Cocoa Beach Pier?
  • A: The historic Cocoa Beach Pier stretches 800 feet over the Atlantic and features an array of gift shops, bars, restaurants, and live music.

Things to Do:

1. Visit the pelican rookery at Banana River Aquatic Preserve

Visit the pelican rookery at Banana River Aquatic Preserve
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2. Go fishing at the famous Cocoa Beach Pier

Go fishing at the famous Cocoa Beach Pier
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3. See local history exhibits at Exploration Tower

See local history exhibits at Exploration Tower
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4. Learn about East Coast surfing at Florida Surf Museum

Learn about East Coast surfing at Florida Surf Museum
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5. Walk the mile-long nature trail at the Helen & Allan Cruickshank Sanctuary

Walk the mile-long nature trail at the Helen & Allan Cruickshank Sanctuary
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6. Go shopping at Historic Cocoa Village

Go shopping at Historic Cocoa Village
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7. Take a guided tour with an astronaut at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Take a guided tour with an astronaut at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
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8. Have a picnic in Lori Wilson Park

Have a picnic in Lori Wilson Park
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9. Enjoy exhilarating birds-eye view with Cocoa Beach and Thousand Islands Helicopter Tour

Enjoy exhilarating birds-eye view with Cocoa Beach and Thousand Islands Helicopter Tour
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10. Tour Sands Space & History Center

Tour Sands Space & History Center
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11. Watch Cape Canaveral launches from Shepard Park

Watch Cape Canaveral launches from Shepard Park
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12. Have lunch at The Fat Snook, a casual beachside restaurant

Have lunch at The Fat Snook, a casual beachside restaurant
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13. Take the kids to The Dinosaur Store & Museum

Take the kids to The Dinosaur Store & Museum
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14. Go kiteboarding with 321 Kiteboarding and Watersports

Go kiteboarding with 321 Kiteboarding and Watersports
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15. Go kayaking with Adventure Kayak of Cocoa Beach

Go kayaking with Adventure Kayak of Cocoa Beach
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16. Book a trip with Fin and Fly Fishing Charters

Book a trip with Fin and Fly Fishing Charters
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17. See dolphins and manatees with Fin Expeditions

See dolphins and manatees with Fin Expeditions
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18. Take a lesson at Ron Jon Surf School

Take a lesson at Ron Jon Surf School
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19. Take the kids to Lighthouse Cove Mini Golf

Take the kids to Lighthouse Cove Mini Golf
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Best Time to Visit Places to Stay Tips for Visiting
Spring (March-May) – Warm temperatures and fewer crowds. Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront – A beachfront stay with great amenities. Visit Lori Wilson Park – Enjoy scenic beach views, nature trails, and picnic areas.
Summer (June-August) – Peak season with hot temperatures and lots of activities. Westgate Cocoa Beach Resort – A family-friendly resort with a lazy river. Take a surf lesson – Cocoa Beach is known as the "East Coast Surfing Capital."
Fall (September-November) – Warm weather with fewer tourists. Beach Place Guesthouses – A cozy, relaxed retreat with oceanfront views. Visit the Kennedy Space Center – Learn about space exploration and watch rocket launches.
Winter (December-February) – Mild and perfect for a quiet beach getaway. Courtyard by Marriott Cocoa Beach – A comfortable stay close to the beach. Stroll through Cocoa Beach Pier – Enjoy oceanfront dining, live music, and stunning sunsets.


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