Things to do in Cocoa Beach, Florida (FL): The Best Stand-Up Paddleboarding

September 25, 2021 Etsuko Causey

Located on Florida's Space Coast, Cocoa Beach offers a sunny shoreline with activities such as parasailing, casino cruises and the Brevard Zoo. It's the closest beach to Orlando, so you can enjoy Orlando's attractions and also get to relax on the coast of Florida. Port Canaveral , the state's fastest growing port, is a popular departure point for Caribbean cruises.
Restaurants in Cocoa Beach

1. Epic Boardsports

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5.0 based on 57 reviews

Epic Boardsports

Epic Boardsports is the locals choice for all things stand up paddleboarding. Sales, service, rentals, and lessons are our specialty. While we focus on stand up paddling, we also offer surf board rentals. Our stand up paddleboard tours give you an opportunity for wildlife viewing and photography. Never tried SUP? Let us show you how fun and easy it is! Even if you have never surfed, you can stand up paddleboard! Our expert instructors will show you how much fun a day on the water can be in beautiful Cocoa Beach, Florida! Come check us out!

2. SoBe Surf

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5.0 based on 264 reviews

SoBe Surf

Family Owned and Operated, we are passionate about offering quality, personal service and memorable experiences for all our guest. Our Kayak and Paddle Board Nature Tours launch from the beautiful Brevard Veterans Memorial Center (400 S Sykes Creek Prky, Merritt Island, Fl 32952.. 4 miles from Cocoa Beach). Our quiet launch into the Banana River Wildlife Preserve is just behind the Veteran's Museum (free admission and parking)... Safe and easy waters with manatees, dolphins, fish and water foul. We also offer Kayak and Paddle Board Rentals at the same location. Learn to Surf with our Private Surfing Lessons (you or your group) from friendly, patient lifeguard instructors. We take memorable photos of your group during your adventure and text or email them to you, included in the cost. Booking is easy online and mobile friendly (sobesurf.com)! For a quality, personal outdoor adventure we hope you will join us here at SoBe Surf & Paddle... We love making people happy! Aloha!

3. All Water Adventures

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5.0 based on 160 reviews

All Water Adventures

Welcome to All Water Adventures, your first step to experiencing the exciting outdoor adventures available in the East Central Florida area. We offer inshore & offshore fishing, sight-seeing and wildlife tours. Paddleboard/SUP fishing and tours. Private pontoon boat trips and manatee tours. Deep Sea fishing trips! Come enjoy the Cocoa Beach - Port Canaveral, Space Coast waters with us!

4. Cocoa Beach Paddleboarding

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Cocoa Beach Paddleboarding

Come to Sunset Cafe in Cocoa Beach and leave the dock in a beautiful, scenic Stand Up Paddleboard Tour. Whether it’s your first time trying paddleboarding or you’re an experienced paddler, you will be sure to enjoy this. You will get to see dolphins, birds, manatees, and all types of wildlife. We also offer private or group surf lessons! We can come to you.

5. Wildlife Watersports

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5.0 based on 276 reviews

Wildlife Watersports

Wildlife Water Sports offers beach-themed setting with a private beach and pool. We are located on the Banana River Lagoon. Our location is an ideal environment for beginner and advanced level paddlers to enjoy viewing the area's unique and abundant aquatic life up close. Dolphins and Manatees are common place along with river otters and a large assortment of water foul. We offer Pontoon Boats, Jet Skis, Electric Boats, Kayaks and Paddle Boards...all lauched from our private beach.

6. Paddleboard Cocoa Beach

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Paddleboard Cocoa Beach

See dolphin, manatees, osprey and other native Florida wildlife while taking a leisurely, relaxing paddle through the Thousand Islands and Indian River Lagoon waters. Our Boat Assisted, Guided Eco-Adventures allow us to start all tours upwind and up-current, giving you more time to spend enjoying the beauty that surrounds you, while your guide shares their knowledge of the local wildlife.

7. Pure Aloha Surf

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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Pure Aloha Surf

Our goal here at Pure Aloha Surf is to provide you with excellent surf lessons! Every lesson includes Ocean Safety, Board Safety, Tips and tricks to help you understand surfing like a pro! Our two main Instructors Chacy and Rachel have such a love and passion for this, they strive to teach you what they know and get you on your own board and out of lessons! We have board rentals as well! Mahalo!

8. Calypso Kayaking

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4.5 based on 387 reviews

Calypso Kayaking

Reservations are required for rentals and tours. We specialize in guided Eco-tours and rentals on the Indian River Lagoon. Slip away with me on my next kayaking adventure. Experience manatees and dolphins up close in there natural habitat. Explore remote Islands as you navigate the waterway of the Indian River lagoon.The sights and sounds of nature and the excitement of your family and friends makes this what we call an unforgettable kayaking adventure. Experience the Bioluminescence during the summer months, this has turned out to be my my most popular tour. My tour is one of many things to do in Central Florida. Call me or book a trip on my web site.. Tour departure point, Manatee Cove, 4905 North Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, Fl. You can rent a kayak or sup if you don't want a guided tour. prices are on my web site under rates and directions. You have to experience my tours while you are in Central Florida, It will be one of the highlights of your vacation.

9. SSlater Surf Tackle

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SSlater Surf Tackle

Cocoa Beach Florida Slater family business,the 1st surf tackle shop,rentals incl, surfbds,poaddlebds (with 1000 island map and info) tours available as well.bodybds, skimbds,beach and river fishing rentals,offshore and inshore charters,retail gifts, Yeti, AFTCO, SSlater,E Coast Surfing Hall of Famer, Private lessons by Appointment. Over 40 years, local,Travel, surfing, water exp. Tourist info.

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