Beach Town USA

Cocoa Beach is one of the best beach areas in all of Florida, with exciting things to do around the Space Coast. The city is your gateway to miles and miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline. It is a great beach city, and there is always something going on at the Cocoa Beach Pier!

beach area		comment Ratings It is a super beach area with great waves and a long Atlantic Ocean coastline. A top+10 beach! ★★★★★
cleanliness		comment Ratings They keep the beach nicely groomed and clean. ★★★★★
parking		comment Ratings On site parking is right next to the beach, but fills out quickly and is not free. ★★
restrooms		comment Ratings The restrooms are like most beach areas, busy and get dirty quickly. Good outdoor showers are available.★★★
dining/drinks		comment Ratings Cocoa Beach has a great mix of places to grab a bite or quench your thirst. You can purchase adult beverages, plus there is typically live beach bands playing music. ★★★★★
kid friendly		comment Ratings It's a kids paradise, and kids love the waves. Lifeguards are on duty. ★★★★★
dog friendly		comment Ratings No dogs here.
traffic/access		comment Ratings Traffic can get bad on peak days and the main parking lot does fill up. ★★★

Activities

This is a wonderful beach area for strolling, sunbathing, swimming and surfing on the miles of pristine beach coastline. Make your own sand castle or ride the surf on a buggy board. Walk out onto the Cocoa Beach Pier for a spectacular view of the coastline. The Cocoa Beach area is packed with casual bars and dinning spots.

biking		comment Ratings There is really good biking around the Cocoa Beach area. They have sidewalks on the big streets, and plenty of back roads to cruise around on. ★★★★
boating		comment Ratings Both the Atlantic Ocean and the Intercoastal waterways are here for you. Deep-sea fishing boats and day sails are also available at Port Canaveral. ★★★★★
boat ramps		comment Ratings None right at the main beach area. Various boat ramps are available to launch your craft, including Ramp Road Park. ★★★
camping		comment Ratings No camping.
fishing		comment Ratings Great fishing from the beach, by boat, or off the Cocoa Beach Pier. ★★★★★
hiking/walking		comment Ratings No standard hiking trails, but you can hike up the coastline or around town. The area is a great place for walking and site seeing.★★★★★
nature trails		comment Ratings No trails.
picnicing		comment Ratings At Cocoa Beach you will want to picnic right on the beach. Beach picnicing, with great views. ★★★★
playgrounds		comment Ratings Not much of the traditional playground equipment, but the beach area is really just one huge playground. Kids love to play in the sand and surf. ★★★★
swimming		comment Ratings This is swimming at its best. Swim, play, and ride the waves! ★★★★★
tennis		comment Ratings Courts are available around the island, including at The Racquet Club. ★★★
volleyball		comment Ratings Beach volleyball is setup at various places around the island.
water recreation		comment Ratings This is the best of Florida water fun due to the beach and the waves, which will have you coming back for more. ★★★★★