Cocoa Beach

Famous as a surfing and beach destination, Cocoa Beach, on Florida's Space Coast, offers endless opportunities for outdoor recreation and water sports.

A vacation here means miles of beautiful shoreline, spectacular sunrises, and spending time in pristine natural areas with chances to spot dolphins and manatees and see nesting sea turtles. 

Cocoa Beach’s proximity to Cape Canaveral makes it easy to combine a beach stay with a trip to Kennedy Space Center, where visitors can tour launch-pad areas, meet an astronaut, see rockets, train like an astronaut, and even witness a rocket launch if the timing is right.

Shop at Ron Jon Surf Shop Cocoa Beach, the world’s largest surf shop, and check out the stores of Cocoa Village, a revitalized, nostalgic riverside community with more than 50 shops, restaurants, galleries, and artist studios, in nearby Cocoa,

Cocoa Beach is only an hour east of Orlando, making it a great day trip for theme park visitors.

Plan your stay at Visit Cocoa Beach.

BEACHES

There are plenty of places to access the picturesque white-sand beaches and glistening waters of Cocoa Beach.

• Coconuts Beach
• Alan Shepherd Park
• Sidney Fisher Park
• Lori Wilson Park
• Robert P. Murkshe Memorial Park
• More beaches

WATERWAYS

Cast a line, paddleboard, or kayak through one of North America’s most diverse estuaries.

• Indian River Lagoon

FAMILY FUN

The fun doesn’t stop at the beach. Cocoa Beach has plenty of kid-friendly attractions to keep the whole family entertained.

• Cocoa Beach Skatepark
• The Dinosaur Store
• Cocoa Beach Aerial Adventures

MUSEUMS, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Browse museums and visit the many art studios around Cocoa Beach.

• Florida Surf Museum
• Wizard of Oz Museum
• Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science
• Antilles Trading Company Pirate Museum
• Studios of Cocoa Beach
• Surfside Playhouse

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

• Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier
• Thousand Islands
• Fishing and boating
• Bike rentals
• Kayak Tours
• Maritime Hammock Preserve hiking
• Parks

PET-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES

Cocoa Beach welcomes furry best friends with a stretch of beach designated as dog-friendly and a variety of pet-friendly businesses in town.

• Cocoa Beach designated dog-friendly section
• Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming
• Pet-friendly accommodations

ACCESSIBILITY

Several companies serving Cocoa Beach offer beach wheelchair rentals. Visitors can find a map of accessible beach ramps on this page.

• Crabby’s Beach Wheels
• A1A Beach Rentals wheelchair rentals
• Sand Helper
• Beach ramps, accommodations, and restaurants

DINING

There are plenty of options for beach snacks and waterfront dining in Cocoa Beach.

• Coconuts on the Beach
• Fat Snook
• Shark Pit Bar & Grill
• More restaurants

SHOPPING

Find local art, beachwear, jewelry, and fresh eats in the shops of Cocoa Beach and surrounding areas.

• Ron Jon Surf Shop
• Alvin’s Island
• Cocoa Village
• Downtown Farmers Market of Cocoa Beach

SPORTS

Spectators can watch pro surfing events, and golf and tennis players can spend some time on the course or the courts of Cocoa Beach.

• Cocoa Beach Country Club golf
• Racquet Club of Cocoa Beach
• Rich Salick Surf Festival

PLACES TO STAY

Book a stay at a Cocoa Beach resort, vacation rental, RV site, or budget hotel.

• Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
• The Marlin condominiums
• Westgate Cocoa Beach Resort
• More places to stay