Cocoa Beach Travel Guide

  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 

 

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Things to Do  

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... 

"One of a Kind " Ron Jon Surf Shop - Cocoa Beach

"One of a Kind " Ron Jon Surf  Shop - Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach

 glomarrone Says:  A visit to Cocoa Beach is not complete unless you visit the world famous Ron Jon Surf Shop. Over 2 million visitors come through the door here every year. In fact, you can't miss it as you come into town. It is located right on A1A at SR 520. Look for a large brightly... 

Satelite Beach

Satelite Beach, Cocoa Beach

 easterntrekker Says:  We stayed near this beach and really enjoyed it . It's as nice as Cocoa Beach ( actually i think they are one in the same , this one is just a few miles south) but no crowds . If you want to take a quiet walk or have a peaceful beach day this is the one to pick.Lots of... 

Hotels  

Inn at Cocoa Beach

 2 Reviews and 172 Opinions  We escaped to Cocoa Beach after a business trip in Orlando. Unfortunately, my husband wore himself... 

Resort On Cocoa Beach

 1 Review and 162 Opinions  I read some good reviews about this place and for $299 for a week, I figured it couldn't be that... 

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... 

Ulysee's Prime Steak House: The best steak in town

Ulysee's Prime Steak House: The best steak in town, Cocoa Beach

 easterntrekker Says:  Elegant decour , impeccable service, this place won't disappoint for a fabulous evening . The steak is first rate but expect to pay . In fact if you want to really impress you could have the $75.00 Kobe Steak. The striploin at $42.00 satisfied me. 

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  

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  

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. 

Something Different: A trip down luxury lane

Something Different: A trip down luxury lane, Cocoa Beach

 easterntrekker Says:  Crystal, lace, and linen could define this store . Such fun to browse around and perfect if you want to treat yourself or buy a special gift. Its definately pricey though at $500.00 for a pair of simple window sheers. Wonderful things like candles and crystal lamps. 

Harvey's Groves: Oranges and More

Harvey's Groves: Oranges and More, Cocoa Beach

 easterntrekker Says:  Harvey's started as a fruit stand in 1929. Now that's before my time but I remember stopping for the delicious sweet " Florida " oranges back in the 70 's . They also have wonderful jams and jellies but the best is the fresh squeezed orange juice. You are greeted at the door... 

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 Or 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... 

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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 lagoonr's Cocoa Beach Page - I've lived in Cocoa Beach all my life and love it. Laid back and relatively quiet, Cocoa Beach has few tourist attractions with the exception of Ron Jon's Surf Shop and Port Canaveral's cruise ships.... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  are all of the bars and clubs 21 and up? 

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A: Every bar in the US is over 21 to buy alcohol! Absolutely no exceptions. 

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cocoa beach florida

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 prior to the 1950's cocoa beach was just a barrier island near the fishing village of cocoa florida. because of the cold war with the soviet union the united states chose nearby cape canaveral as a...... 

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Cocoa Beach

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 With a yummy name like Cocoa Beach who wouldn't want to visit! Actually it was the hopes of seeing the Space launch that finally enticed me to go . As it turned out the launch was delayed and we... 

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Welcome to Cocoa Beach Florida

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 While visiting Florida at Christmas time visiting our grand kids we took them to Cocoa Beach for the day and had a wonderful relaxing time. The weather was perfect that day, sunny and 78 what more... 

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Cocoa Beach, next door Cape Canaveral

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 We decided to go Cocoa Beach to meet a friend living nearby and to visit the space center of Cape Canaveral. We visited Houston (Texas) in April 2005 and this trip was to see the other part of the... 

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Recently relocated to the Space Coast

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 Originally from TX and NJ, our family has recently relocated from Houston to the Space Coast, as of January 2006. Both having lived in large metropolitan areas, we are still adapting to this new... 

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