Area Attractions
Space - This area of Florida is known as the Space Coast and for good reason. It is here that the U.S. Space Program began almost 50 years ago. It is still a core industry today. If you time it right you can watch a space launch from the Beach! Kennedy and Cape Canaveral Space Launch Centers are within excellent viewing range just to the north. Rocket and shuttle launches always attract locals as well as visitors to watch the spectacular views of day and night launches.
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Attractions - Seasoned central Florida visitors make Cocoa Beach their home base and their side trips are to Orlando - just a one hour drive to the west. After a day or two of hoofing around the theme parks, what better way to relax than to come back to the relaxed atmosphere of our beach. In addition to our beaches, popular local attractions also include the Brevard Zoo, the Port of Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center.
Nature - Cocoa Beach residents treasure the nature found around them. Our sunrises and sunsets are spectacular. During the months of May through September, Cocoa Beach enjoys turtle nesting season. Turtles are protected ~ check out the turtle etiquette. Take a walk down Minutemen Causeway you will likely see manatee lolling about in our canals. Or, spend a day in solitude on the pristine beach of the Canaveral National Seashore. Anywhere along the ocean beach dolphins frequently are found chasing a meal just beyond the waves.
Beach - Our beaches are spacious and highly accessible! There are a number of beachfront parks in Cocoa Beach with restrooms, showers and picnic tables. At Shepard Park, you can rent beach umbrellas and chairs. Within easy walking distance, you can rent surfboards, kayaks and boogie boards.
Water - We're just minutes from Florida's fastest growing port - Port Canaveral, the second largest cruise ship port in the United States! There are restaurants along the water at the Port for dining and cocktails. Perhaps you want to catch some fish? You can go fishing off the Canaveral Inlet jetty at the Port. There are also many charter boats which offer deep sea fishing adventures. Check out our Waterways and Wildlife!
Nightlife - Our local restaurants offer tasty fares for every appetite. After dinner at one of the many dining spots on the beach, you can kick back and enjoy our relaxed nightlife of eclectic jazz clubs, beach-side cafes or maybe just catch a play.
