Guidebook for Cocoa Beach
Food Scene
Crackers is at the end of the street. They have wonderful hand cut fries, Philly Cheesesteak sliders, salads, and daily specials, such as Taco Tuesdays. They are open for lunch and dinner.
20 locals recommend
Crackers Island Grille
6290 N Atlantic AveCrackers is at the end of the street. They have wonderful hand cut fries, Philly Cheesesteak sliders, salads, and daily specials, such as Taco Tuesdays. They are open for lunch and dinner.
This place has my favorite grouper sandwich with deck seating overlooking the Banana River. They also have live music on the weekends!
36 locals recommend
Sunset Waterfront Grill & Bar
500 W Cocoa Beach CausewayThis place has my favorite grouper sandwich with deck seating overlooking the Banana River. They also have live music on the weekends!
This is my favorite place for breakfast. They are open only for breakfast and lunch.
36 locals recommend
Southern Charm Cafe
8501 Astronaut BlvdThis is my favorite place for breakfast. They are open only for breakfast and lunch.
Sightseeing
Don't miss the daily astronaut talk or the space shuttle exhibit! Arrive early because you can spend all day here.
772 locals recommend
Kennedy Space Center
Don't miss the daily astronaut talk or the space shuttle exhibit! Arrive early because you can spend all day here.
This free park has a very moving outdoor exhibit and also an indoor museum. Anyone interested in the military or history will enjoy spending a couple of hours here. It's 7 minutes from Surf Beach House, behind the Merritt Island Mall.
7 locals recommend
Veterans Memorial Center
400 S Sykes Creek PkwyThis free park has a very moving outdoor exhibit and also an indoor museum. Anyone interested in the military or history will enjoy spending a couple of hours here. It's 7 minutes from Surf Beach House, behind the Merritt Island Mall.
Parks & Nature
I often see dolphins or manatees on the boardwalk at this park. There's also a 1 mile walking path, restrooms, and a covered picnic area at this free local park.
51 locals recommend
Manatee Sanctuary Park
701 Thurm BlvdI often see dolphins or manatees on the boardwalk at this park. There's also a 1 mile walking path, restrooms, and a covered picnic area at this free local park.
Cocoa Beach
200 yards from the front door!
Entertainment & Activities
Rent a kayak or try out a paddle board at the only kayak rental that launches from its own beach. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife!
44 locals recommend
Kayak Rental, SUP Rental, Craig Cat Rental Cocoa Beach FL - Wildlife Watersports
306 Manatee LnRent a kayak or try out a paddle board at the only kayak rental that launches from its own beach. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife!
They have a fantastic giraffe exhibit and you can kayak with the kids on a small man-made stream. It's about 25 minutes from our beach house.
322 locals recommend
Brevard Zoo
8225 N Wickham RdThey have a fantastic giraffe exhibit and you can kayak with the kids on a small man-made stream. It's about 25 minutes from our beach house.
Drinks & Nightlife
Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier
401 Meade AveThe pier has a fantastic view!
Preacher Bar
8699 Astronaut BlvdThis place has good fish and chips.
Shopping
There's a variety of unique shops in Cocoa Village on the mainland.
50 locals recommend
Historic Cocoa Village Association
600 Florida AveThere's a variety of unique shops in Cocoa Village on the mainland.
Publix is the closest full-service grocery store.
96 locals recommend
Publix Super Market Cornerstone Plaza
5645 N Atlantic AvePublix is the closest full-service grocery store.
This is a big mall with Macy's as an anchor store. The movie theater is in the back of the mall.
83 locals recommend
Merritt Square Mall
777 E Merritt Island CausewayThis is a big mall with Macy's as an anchor store. The movie theater is in the back of the mall.