Cocoa Beach Travel Guide

  Ron Jon's Surf Shop - Can't Miss It!
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  • Ron Jon's Surf Shop - Can't Miss It!
      Ron Jon's Surf Shop - Can't Miss It!
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Pro

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 nice and relaxing, fun crowd 


Con

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 Water is kind of murky and beaches can get crowded 


In a nutshell

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 A wonderful beach and a Kennedy Space Center is around the corner 

 

Explore Cocoa Beach

Things to Do  

Kayaking in Cocoa Beach

Kayaking in Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach

 darts Says:  My wife and I and another couple spent a week in Cocoa Beach and decided to go kayaking. We called Adventure Kayak at Cocoa Beach and made reservations. We had a wonderful time. The tour took us through the mangrove channels around the Thousand Islands area of the Banana... 

Gotta check out Ron Jon's

Gotta check out Ron Jon's, Cocoa Beach

 tpangelinan Says:  This store is hugh and should be visited if you have the time. I've heard a lot about this store from the Travel Channel and Discovery Channel. I'm not a surfer but I'm willing to bet this is the place to be, it looks like they have every thing you could want and more! 

Kayak with manatee (eco-tour)

Kayak with manatee (eco-tour), Cocoa Beach

 meowdoc Says:  Kayaking the Thousand Islands with Manatee, Dolphin, and many species of birds while in the heart of the tropical Mangroves.We had a great time on this informative tour. Tim is passionate about animals and nature and sharing them with people but without causing disruption to... 

gambling

gambling, Cocoa Beach

 doug48 Says:  port canaveral offers two boats that cruise out into the ocean for gambling trips. these boats offer las vegas style games such as black jack, craps, poker, and roulette. there are two casino companies that operate out of port canaveral, suncruz and sterling. check their... 

Watch the sun rise

Watch the sun rise, Cocoa Beach

 shohman Says:  One of the great things about being so close to the East coast of Florida is the sunrises. The are always different and often spectacular. It's a bit of a local custom for many Floridians to get up early and watch the sun rise. What a great way to start a day!Helpful hint:... 

Boat rental

Boat rental, Cocoa Beach

 cblzaccie Says:  Cocoa beach is a beach town, so you defiantly want to visit the ocean and what better way to see it than from a boat. there are several options for boat rentals, you can charter one with a captain or you can take a ride on one of the big fishing boats that hold 20-30 people... 

Hotels  

Inn at Cocoa Beach

 2 Reviews and 252 Opinions  We escaped to Cocoa Beach after a business trip in Orlando. Unfortunately, my husband wore himself... 

Resort On Cocoa Beach

 2 Reviews and 231 Opinions  My wife and I and another couple had reservations at a resort on Grand Bahama Island but couldn't... 

Restaurants  

Coconuts On The Beach: Cocoa Beach Locals hang out

Coconuts On The Beach: Cocoa Beach Locals hang out, Cocoa Beach

 keida84 Says:  After spending two full days immersed in the Disney Culture, fate would have it that it was time to go head East and go see Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral. Patty took us to a local haunt called "Coconuts on the Beach." We decided since we were going to have a large meal for... 

Deli- Cocoa Village: Thumann's Deli Meat( in Florida!!)

Deli- Cocoa Village: Thumann's Deli Meat( in Florida!!), Cocoa Beach

 easterntrekker Says:  We picked this little place because we could sit outside to enjoy our sandwich under their umbrella with our dog, but it turned out to be really good . I had the Meat Lover sub and the meat was plentiful and good with fresh vegetables and even it had bag of chips on the... 

Nightlife  

Heidi's Jazz Bar: Wonderful Jazz

Heidi's Jazz Bar: Wonderful Jazz, Cocoa Beach

 easterntrekker Says:  We thought we'd try this place , not knowing if it would be a dud or not . We weren't disappointed . The music was great , they played lots of old jazz favorites and had no problem playing the numerous requests that were made also. No admittance fee and youo can have a bite... 

Transportation  

Hertz rent-a-car- cruise convenience!

Hertz rent-a-car- cruise convenience!, Cocoa Beach

 lisa85202 Says:  We couldn't decide how best to travel from Orlando to Port Canaveral, staying one night in Cocoa Beach prior to our cruise. We looked into shuttle buses of some sort, but they charge by the person, so it becomes quite expensive for four people. We used Hertz rent-a-car, for... 

Trolley service

Trolley service, Cocoa Beach

 evalynn Says:  Space Coast Area Transit (SCAT) .The service runs Monday through Saturday from 7:00am to 9:00pm and on Sunday from 8:00am to 5:00pm from Port Canaveral to 13th Street in Cocoa Beach. A ride on the trolley costs $1.00 with a special rate of .50 for seniors, disabled and... 

Shopping  

Ron Jon Surf Shop: A must see and do experience in Cocoa Beach

Ron Jon Surf Shop: A must see and do experience in Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach

 TheTravelSlut Says:  This place never closes! Open 365 days a year and 24 hours each day! You can find the billboard advertizing on every Interstate freeway in the southeast USA and find Ron Jon at 18 different locations including airports, Mexico etc.Ron Jon Surf Shop in Cocoa Beach is the... 

Freida's Boutique: Some cool gift ideas for your pet

Freida's Boutique: Some cool gift ideas for your pet, Cocoa Beach

 easterntrekker Says:  This shop in the Cocoa Village had some wonderful ideas for pet gifts. Our favorite was the little sun hat we got for our dog . He seemed to enjoy it too.They had a nice selection of collars and leashes too! Worth a visit. A little expensive. 

Local Customs  

Key Lime Pie

Key Lime Pie, Cocoa Beach

 easterntrekker Says:  I'm a sucker for Key Lime Pie , so when when I spotted the sign for the frozen version, chocolate covered on a stick I couldn't resist. I recommend trying it . It's delicious!!We bought them at the Village in Cocoa. 

Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Cocoa Beach

 easterntrekker Says:  Fresh produce is part of Florida's culture. I love that there is actually a place here called Plant City, which of course is rich with farmland . All around Florida you see these stands selling fresh fruits and vegetables. The quality is good but the prices can be a little... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Sea turtles

Sea turtles, Cocoa Beach

 shohman Says:  One of the great things about Cocoa is that large sea turtles will lay their eggs here. Please do not do anything to disturb them. The beach will try to build small enclosures to let the eggs hatch. The survival rate for the baby turtles is shockingly low. Consider this: if... 

Riptides

Riptides, Cocoa Beach

 shohman Says:  Riptides are incredibly dangerous and will sweep even the strongest swimmer out to sea if they aren't careful. Cocoa has riptides very often and the beach patrol is very good about posting. If you do find yourself caught in one, swim parralel to the shore until you are out... 

Tourist Traps  

Ron Jon's surf shop - get your souvenirs here!

Ron Jon's surf shop - get your souvenirs here!, Cocoa Beach

 xoxoxenophile Says:  Since I'm not a surfer I can't say for sure, but I think if you're a real surfer, Ron Jon's isn't a tourist trap for you. However, if, like me, you were with a bus full of high school kids from the Midwest, most of whom have never seen the ocean before, it's the perfect... 

Kennedy Space Center

Kennedy Space Center, Cocoa Beach

 darts Says:  My wife and I and another couple spent a week in Cocoa Beach and decided to try to visit the Kennedy Space Center. What a rip off. They charge you $10 to park and then, when you get to the front gate you find out admission is $50 and another $25 if you want to take a bus... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Grab your fishin' gear!

Grab your fishin' gear!, Cocoa Beach

 tpangelinan Says:  This is not your average fishin' pier, it's huge and you can find plenty to do here from gift shops, restaurants, bars, Live music, Bikini contests, beach rentals, surfing, swimiming and did I mention the fishing and much more. Built in 1962 it spans 800 feet over the ocean,... 

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