Cocoa Travel Guide

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Pro

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 so close to many wondeful attractions, quiet, friendly people 


Con

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 Fire Ants, alligators, spiders and snakes. Take a Clark's Jungle Hammock or a Hennessey Hammock so you are off the ground and covered in mosquito netting. 


In a nutshell

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 Great For an Afternoon of Beach-Time Fun and Sun! 

 

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Things to Do  

cocoa village historic district

cocoa village historic district, Cocoa

 doug48 Says:  pictured is one of several historic victorian homes in the cocoa village historic district. this picture is a good example of the old and new in downtown cocoa. 

village playhouse

village playhouse, Cocoa

 doug48 Says:  originally the state movie theatre the village playhouse was organized in the 1970's. today they host theatrical productions. see their website for schedule and times. 

cocoa village historic district

cocoa village historic district, Cocoa

 doug48 Says:  pictured is ossorio restaurant in the cocoa village historic district. this is one of a number of restaurants, bars, and shops in this interesting area. cocoa village also has a number of historic buildings in the area. an interesting place to stop on your way to cocoa... 

Hotels  

Restaurants  

Village Ice Cream and Sandwich Shoppe: DISGUSTING!

Village Ice Cream and Sandwich Shoppe: DISGUSTING!, Cocoa

 stephdogg07 Says:  This place has the worst service. They are so unfriendly. No one greets you when you walk in or while you stand to order. They expect you to talk to them first. They advertise on their board new flavors but when I asked for one, the lady rudely told me they would not open... 

murdock's: american

murdock's: american, Cocoa

 doug48 Says:  murdocks is a nice american restaurant in the cocoa village historic district. the restaurant is decorated with antiques salvaged from the old brevard motel. american fare with a nice outdoor eating and drinking deck. 

Nightlife  

The Dog n' Bone British Pub: Interesting Name

The Dog n' Bone British Pub: Interesting Name, Cocoa

 grandmaR Says:  As we were walking back to the boat, we saw this place and there was a woman on a cell phone out front. We didn't go in - it was a bit early for them anyway. But the name looked interesting.This is apparently quite a place for live music. Other than the fact that it has... 

dog and bone: british pub

dog and bone: british pub, Cocoa

 doug48 Says:  the dog and bone is a replica british pub in the cocoa village historic district. good pub atmosphere with dart boards and a good beer selection. casual 

Transportation  

Horse Drawn Carriage

Horse Drawn Carriage, Cocoa

 grandmaR Says:  We did take the City Tour for $6.00 instead of the the Riverside Tour for $15.00. There's another picture of the full carriage on the Intro page. This lady brings her black Percheron gelding Thunder, her carriage and one of her Jack Russell terriers, and gives carriage rides... 

Walk

Walk, Cocoa

 grandmaR Says:  The main downtown area of the old village is made for walking and not for cars. The sidewalks are all nice brick. I'm not sure whether this car was giving rides or what. It was an late closing Saturday night, and he was parked opposite the carriage ride station. 

Shopping  

Annie's Toy Chest: Dolls and Toys

Annie's Toy Chest: Dolls and Toys, Cocoa

 grandmaR Says:  There are two toy stores right close together. The Toy Box at 419 Brevard Ave. phone: (321) 632 - 2411 which is a complete dollhouse miniture shop. Dollhouse kits, wallpaper, flooring, tile, electric kits, furniture, families, everything for the dollhouse was closed, so I... 

Threadneedle Street Mall: The Black Dog Gallery

Threadneedle Street Mall: The Black Dog Gallery, Cocoa

 grandmaR Says:  This place was closed when we walked past it. Apparently one of the tennants is The Black Dog Gallery A Cocoa paper for Jan-Feb 2002 says:"Quentin Walter won Best of Show at the 2nd Annual Sebastian Riverfront Fine Art and Music Festival. Quentin is a Neo Color Expressionist... 

Local Customs  

Myrt Tharpe Park

Myrt Tharpe Park, Cocoa

 grandmaR Says:  "Once upon a time," starts the story in the March April 2002 Cocoa Village, (as any good story should), "Stone Street (formerly Magnolia Street) came all the way through from U.S.1 to Brevard Avenue in Cocoa Village. There was no tranquil little park, bubbling water... 

Historic Cocoa Village Craft Fair

Historic Cocoa Village Craft Fair, Cocoa

 grandmaR Says:  We were here well before the Summer Fair, but I took a picture of the sign. Cocoa Village has four craft shows a year. Craftsmen can not only display and sell their work, but can also have it judged and win prizes at the Summer Fair. It is very popular and often sells out of... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Cautions of Cocoa
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there snakes, best just to leave them alone it's hard to tell which are posionous and which are not. Also dehydration Drink a lot of water or gatoraides, lay off the cokes and sugar drinks. Driving can be a little hectic so always be alert. Also on the beach be careful or riptides and scandelers.

Written Feb 10, 2003

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What to Pack  

Swimsuites and Sandals
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Luggage and bags: Water Resistant is you have them. I would also recomend easy to clean Luggage. I give you this warning because sand get's into everything and you dont' want to ruin good luggage

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: pack: shorts, Swimsuites, tank tops, sandals, tennis shoes, hats or sunglasses ( to keep the sun out of your eyes), light pants like windsuit pants, and a poncho or unbrealla ( in the summer they have rain showers almost daily). bring also light sweaters it does get codl at nightespecially on the beach.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: vinigear (just in case you et stung bye a jellyfish), sun block, aloe vera or sun burn relief cream, lots of lotion ( so you don't dry out). with all the basic toletries

Photo Equipment: all I can say is Water proof cameras.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: the basic things like towels, unbreallas, coolers ( no glass though) andif you have them boogie booards and surf boards ( you can rent them though.

Written Feb 10, 2003

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Off The Beaten Path  

Walking Tour

Walking Tour, Cocoa

 grandmaR Says:  Somewhere in my stuff I think I have "Cocoa Village - The Historic Way" a self guided walking tour by the Brevard Heritage Council. We did some of this tour. But I can't find it now and I can't find anything on the internet either. The best I can do is what is this from... 

Alma Clyde Field Library of Florida History

Alma Clyde Field Library of Florida History, Cocoa

 grandmaR Says:  This building at 435 Brevard Avenue houses the Florida Historical Library Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation. The Alma Clyde Field Library does not receive any operating funds from the City of Cocoa, Brevard County or the State of Florida. Memberships to the... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Whitley Bay Marina Incorporated
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This marina apparently no longer takes transients - only people who belong to the yacht club who live in the condos that are next door.

Equipment: We got to the Whitley Marina at about 1600 and tied up after a trip of 288 nm total, and a trip today of 54.8 sm at an average speed of 6.1 mph. There was a guy with a black and white border collie type dog on an Egg Harbor that helped with the docking.

I went up and paid and got maps and information at the marina office, and after we put everything away, we walked up into town. After dinner, we walked out through town - most of the shops were open still. There was a street player, and a horse and carriage with a lady driver with a Jack Russell giving carriage rides.

April 4, 2004 - Sunday
When I reset my watch to daylight savings, I accidentally also advanced the date by one day. So when I write in my journal, I'm a day behind where my watch says I am.

Saw SANCTUARY (a CSY 37) at the old docks for this marina. Also got to watch a comedic docking operation by a power boat. He could not get docked stern to the dock even with 3 people on the boat and about 5 or 6 people standing on the docks and finger piers to help pull on lines. He eventually gave up and docked bow in.

April 5, 2004
Left relatively early April 5th while the wind was not too strong, and went up to Titusville.

Updated Nov 5, 2006

Address: 96 Willard St

Phone: (321) 632-5366

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 Beaches
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Favorites  

Taylor Park

Taylor Park, Cocoa

 grandmaR Says:  When we pass by on the boat we see the parks along the river.# Shaded playground# Shaded benches# Rose garden# Connects to the Riverfront ParkRiverfront Park has#Restrooms#Boardwalk# Amphitheater/Stage# Picnic pavilions#Interactive Water fountain 

White Ibis

White Ibis, Cocoa

 grandmaR Says:  I spent some time stalking this bird to get a good picture.The white ibis is unmistakable, and actually is fairly common. It is a sociable bird and often travels in flocks. It eats little crayfish, insects and fish eggs. Immatures also travel with the flocks - they are brown... 

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