Attractions in Cocoa Beach Area
Fun Activities
Things to do, be active, move your body, etc.
This place is awesome! They even have ziplining and a new zipdrop!
The park offers 7 different trails separated by 3 levels of difficulty and allow participants the choice to challenge only the obstacles they feel comfortable with. While you explore the park you will move at your own pace and tackle challenges as an individual, instead of in a group.
All ages, strengths, and adventure levels will enjoy this opportunity to move your body, test your problem solving skills, and challenge your fears while enjoying the Florida sunshine.
75 locals recommend
Cocoa Beach Aerial Adventures
6419 N Atlantic AveThis place is awesome! They even have ziplining and a new zipdrop!
The park offers 7 different trails separated by 3 levels of difficulty and allow participants the choice to challenge only the obstacles they feel comfortable with. While you explore the park you will move at your own pace and tackle challenges as an individual, instead of in a group.
All ages, strengths, and adventure levels will enjoy this opportunity to move your body, test your problem solving skills, and challenge your fears while enjoying the Florida sunshine.
Kiteboarding store and lessons. On first Saturday of every month, they host a 3 hour intro "ground school" for about $40. Call for details.
9 locals recommend
321 Kiteboarding and Watersports
235 W Cocoa Beach CausewayKiteboarding store and lessons. On first Saturday of every month, they host a 3 hour intro "ground school" for about $40. Call for details.
Connected to Golf N Gator. Groupon might offer deals.
15 locals recommend
Beachside Grand Prix | Cocoa Beach & Port Canaveral Go-Kart Track
6355 N Atlantic AveConnected to Golf N Gator. Groupon might offer deals.
Mini golf course with live alligators and a few exotic animals. Connected to Beachside Grand Prix Go-Karts. Look on Groupon for deals.
111 locals recommend
Golf-N-Gator
6355 N Atlantic AveMini golf course with live alligators and a few exotic animals. Connected to Beachside Grand Prix Go-Karts. Look on Groupon for deals.
Escape Cocoa Beach
5675 N Atlantic AveThey have an ice cream store for the family, and alcohol for the adults.
49 locals recommend
Lighthouse Cove Mini Golf
3811 N Atlantic AveThey have an ice cream store for the family, and alcohol for the adults.
Ron Jon Kiteboarding
110 Dixie LnKiteboarding gear and lessons. AKA Good Breeze Kiteboarding.
They offer all things watersports including all types of rentals and lessons.
343 locals recommend
Ron Jon Watersports
4275 N Atlantic AveThey offer all things watersports including all types of rentals and lessons.
Lots of rental types and tours. Definitely worth seeing what they have to offer.
43 locals recommend
A1A Beach Rentals & Outdoor Center
6811 N Atlantic AveLots of rental types and tours. Definitely worth seeing what they have to offer.
Brevard Zoo
8225 N Wickham RdSpace Coast Iceplex
720 Roy Wall BoulevardSky Zone Trampoline Park
624 Barnes BlvdUrban Air Adventure Park
6729 Colonnade AveCocoa Beach Skatepark
1450 Minutemen CausewaySkateboarding is dangerous. Not for beginners.
Sightseeing
Places to see, discover, learn, take pictures, etc.
NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Space Commerce WayExploration Tower
670 Dave Nisbet DrPort Canaveral. Fl
Jetty Park
100 Jetty Park RdManatee Sanctuary Park
701 Thurm BlvdThey have a paid museum upstairs, but also the coolest gift shop ever. Worth stopping in for sure.
90 locals recommend
The Dinosaur Store
250 W Cocoa Beach CausewayThey have a paid museum upstairs, but also the coolest gift shop ever. Worth stopping in for sure.
Florida Surf Museum
4275 N Atlantic AveClose to Ron Jons.
Island Boat Lines
500 W Cocoa Beach CausewayCocoa Beach Dolphin Tours
The Wizard of Oz Museum. I'm not the biggest fan of Oz and it seemed a little weird so I didn't pay the money to enter. They have a ton of positive online reviews so obviously people like it. Be aware their "Van Gogh Immersive Experience" is not the same as the one in many major cities.
Information Visitor Center
7099 North Atlantic AvenueThe Wizard of Oz Museum. I'm not the biggest fan of Oz and it seemed a little weird so I didn't pay the money to enter. They have a ton of positive online reviews so obviously people like it. Be aware their "Van Gogh Immersive Experience" is not the same as the one in many major cities.
Space Coast River Tours, Inc.
2550 N Banana River DrThis isn't my first recommendation, but it's a thing, so am including on this list. They sail twice daily for about 5 hours (which is about 3 hours too long). They go out about 2 miles into "international waters" so you can gamble in their casino. They have many table games, and tons of slot machines that don't pay very well. Smoking is allowed inside, and drinks aren't cheap. On the positive note, the afternoon cruise offers an great sunset over the water, sometimes they have a DJ with dancing, the outside deck is nice, and your cell phone will most likely get a decent signal.
74 locals recommend
Victory Casino Cruises
180 Christopher Columbus DrThis isn't my first recommendation, but it's a thing, so am including on this list. They sail twice daily for about 5 hours (which is about 3 hours too long). They go out about 2 miles into "international waters" so you can gamble in their casino. They have many table games, and tons of slot machines that don't pay very well. Smoking is allowed inside, and drinks aren't cheap. On the positive note, the afternoon cruise offers an great sunset over the water, sometimes they have a DJ with dancing, the outside deck is nice, and your cell phone will most likely get a decent signal.
Surfside Players
301 Ramp RdPerformance theater with production shows.
Gregory's Upstairs Comedy Club
900 N Atlantic AveBeach Parking/Parks
Beach parks with parking lots, beach access, and usually lifeguards on duty, bathrooms, and showers. Arranged North to South.
Must have car to access. Federal Park with mostly undisturbed beaches. Far drive from Cocoa Beach but is very pretty and mostly secluded. Clothing optional along northern side.
65 locals recommend
Canaveral National Seashore
South Washington AvenueMust have car to access. Federal Park with mostly undisturbed beaches. Far drive from Cocoa Beach but is very pretty and mostly secluded. Clothing optional along northern side.
Jetty Park
100 Jetty Park RdCherie Down Park
8330 Ridgewood AveThe pier is a great place to have drinks/food over the water, and watch surfers catch waves. Happy hour 4-7 M-F. Parking in the lot is pricey, better to pay the street meters.
261 locals recommend
Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier
401 Meade AveThe pier is a great place to have drinks/food over the water, and watch surfers catch waves. Happy hour 4-7 M-F. Parking in the lot is pricey, better to pay the street meters.
Shepard Park
299 E Cocoa Beach CausewaySidney Fisher Park
2200 N Atlantic AveTwo entrances/parks. Both with ample parking and lots of grass and pavilions. Bathrooms and showers also.
61 locals recommend
Lori Wilson Park
1500 N Atlantic AveTwo entrances/parks. Both with ample parking and lots of grass and pavilions. Bathrooms and showers also.
Coconuts is just the main landmark here in the heart of downtown Cocoa Beach. There's lots of street parking, or simply park in the Cocoa Beach Parking Garage. This is also a popular Spring Break destination.
301 locals recommend
Coconuts on the Beach
2 Minutemen CausewayCoconuts is just the main landmark here in the heart of downtown Cocoa Beach. There's lots of street parking, or simply park in the Cocoa Beach Parking Garage. This is also a popular Spring Break destination.
Robert P. Murkshe Memorial Park
198-100 S 16th StOnly dog-friendly beach. Allowed before 10am and after 4pm.
Shopping
Lots of gift shops for everything NASA and space.
361 locals recommend
NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Space Commerce WayLots of gift shops for everything NASA and space.
Small gift shop on the lobby level with science and space things.
106 locals recommend
Exploration Tower
670 Dave Nisbet DrSmall gift shop on the lobby level with science and space things.
Must see gift shop with very cool geologic items like actual dinosaur bones/teeth, meteorites, crystals, stones, artifacts, ...
90 locals recommend
The Dinosaur Store
250 W Cocoa Beach CausewayMust see gift shop with very cool geologic items like actual dinosaur bones/teeth, meteorites, crystals, stones, artifacts, ...
Trader Rick's Marketplace
380 Meade AvenueRon Jon Watersports
4275 N Atlantic AveBeach superstore. It's kind of a big deal.
Cocoa Beach Surf Company
4001 N Atlantic AveVery cool aquarium inside. Also a little cantina.
Lots of discount clothing for both men and women. Kind of like a Ross.
12 locals recommend
Bealls Outlet
140 Canaveral Plaza BlvdLots of discount clothing for both men and women. Kind of like a Ross.
Fairvilla Boutique
6103 N Atlantic AveAdult boutique for clothing and accessories.
Drift House
350 N Orlando AveSkate, shoe, sunglasses, and cool clothing.
Popular liquor store. There's one in Cape Canaveral and in Cocoa Beach. Other liquor stores are at Publix and Winn Dixie.
22 locals recommend
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
6020 N Atlantic AvePopular liquor store. There's one in Cape Canaveral and in Cocoa Beach. Other liquor stores are at Publix and Winn Dixie.
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Enjoy our beaches, while also respecting it.
Only leave footprints, never cigarette butts or plastic. Never walk in the dunes. Most streets have public access walkways to the beach. Cocoa Beach has metered parking but it's not too much. Cocoa Beach Pier parking is quite expensive. Cape Canaveral parking is free. Turtle season is March - October.
Getting around
Our listing offers beach bikes for your use.
Please enjoy our bikes to get around town or stroll on the beach during low tide. Also around town is electric bike and scooter rentals.
Getting around
Public bus/trolley comes by every 30 minutes, except Sundays
Route #9. For less than $2 you can ride as far north as Port Canaveral, and south of downtown Cocoa Beach.
Don't miss
"First Friday" is a monthly street fair in Cape Canaveral.
The "First Friday" street fair happens on the first Friday of every month on Taylor Ave in Cape Canaveral from 6pm to 10pm, weather permitting. Local vendors, food trucks, live band, bouncy castles, beer/wine sales, and good vibes. Free admission.
Don't miss
"Friday Fest" is a monthly street fair in Cocoa Beach.
The "Friday Fest" street fair happens on the third Friday of every month on Minutemen Causeway in downtown Cocoa Beach from 6pm to 10pm, weather permitting. Locals come out to enjoy the local vendors, live music, and bar hopping. Free admission.