Location: Cocoa Beach
Top Things to do in Cocoa Beach
What to do and see in Cocoa Beach, Florida (FL): The Best Things to do
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. Cocoa Beach Skate Park
2. Rikki Tiki Tavern
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 438 reviews
Located at the end of the 800-foot long Pier, directly over the ocean, is the Rikki Tiki Tavern featuring spectacular ocean views, open-aired seating and all of your favorite specialty drink concoctions. Cool off in the shade and enjoy the salty ocean breeze while sipping on a refreshing tropical drink at our Cocoa Beach Pier bar. Watch the local fishermen and surfers of Cocoa Beach catch a big one! Enjoy the Original Pieradise with fresh, tropical flavors like pineapple, orange and banana or try a fun twist on a traditional Pina Colada with the Cocoa Set Sail including Puerto Rican spiced rum and blue curacao. With a full bar selection and the best views in town, there's no better place to be!
Reviewed By shannonm26 - Tucson, United States
We took a nice drive from Orlando and Disney fun to the beach for the day. We were able to park on the street, which cost less than in a pay to park lot and then walked over to the pier where we enjoyed lunch here. The views are amazing, it was a clear warm sunny day and the birds and people were fun to watch, we enjoyed a couple of drinks and a good sized Grouper Sandwich, it was fresh, thick and perfectly cooked. Then we walked down to the water and splashed around. Cocoa Beach was a great side trip
3. Lori Wilson Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 953 reviews
Reviewed By 186400Caroline - Warwick, United Kingdom
We used to visit here a lot but then haven’t been for about 10 years. It’s a great place to park but it fills very quickly this visit we were about to leave and found a space. There are picnic tables, children’s play areas, rest rooms and beach access.
4. Aquatic Center
5. Cocoa Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,699 reviews
Reviewed By Leo33675 - Miami, United States
Came here for 4th of July, great beach with plenty of space to social distance, life guards and chair/ umbrella rentals easy available.
6. Alan Shepard Beachfront Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By 489annabethr - Jenks, United States
Great beach, access to outside showers and changing rooms/restrooms, walking distance to restaurant, parking lot close by
7. Cocoa Beach Public Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By W8322PKelizabethl - Cocoa Beach, United States
We moved here in late December and one of the first things we did was get library membership. We looked forward to exploring this amazing local source as we got to know our new home - but then the pandemic came! Can't wait to spend time there - researching the area history, flora and fauna - movies, books, periodicals, and classes by local artists and other experts. Hope it can open again soon.
8. Surfside Playhouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Odyssey6592 - Cocoa Beach, United States
Surfside Playhouse is such a wonderful asset to the Cocoa Beach/Cape Canaveral community. Every aspect, from the actors, singers, dancers, director, set designers, and all staff and volunteers are professional & dedicated. I would highly recommend this lovely little playhouse to anyone who loves professional theater.
9. Cocoa Beach Pier
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4,418 reviews
Welcome to Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier! The number one, historic destination for Cocoa Beach Florida and all Cocoa Beach-related activities and attractions. As the longtime cultural and entertainment epicenter of Cocoa Beach and the surrounding Space Coast area, Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier is not only the premier historic landmark on Florida's Space Coast, it also serves as official home to countless Cocoa Beach restaurants, gift shops, Cocoa Beach bars, and live musical entertainment venues. In addition to amazing surf conditions, fantastic fishing, and beach activities galore, the world-famous Cocoa Beach Pier stretches 800 feet over the Atlantic Ocean, providing fishing equipment rentals, beach rentals, fresh water showers, and recreational options year round. With regulation beach volleyball courts and lifeguards on duty, this East Coast beachfront getaway is a longtime favorite of both locals in the Orlando/Central Florida area, and visitors from far and wide alike.
Reviewed By tonfree2 - Jonesboro, United States
The Cocoa Beach Pier was a great spot to relax and enjoy the ocean... Happy hour contributed to this visit as well...the pineapple beer added a burst of flavor to the atmosphere!
10. The Dinosaur Store
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 479 reviews
The Dinosaur Store facility includes the museum gift store, Museum of Dinosaurs and Ancient Cultures (located on 2nd and 3rd floor), and the Adventure Zone. The gift store boasts one of the largest selections of authentic fossils and minerals in the private world. The Museum of Dinosaurs and Ancient Cultures opened in April 2017 and features 20,000 sq ft of exhibits and dioramas. You might be surprised to find Egyptian, Chinese and Mesoamerican treasures on the third floor. The Adventure Zone is a separate interactive area for the entire family, featuring live reptiles and over 25 unlimited play /educational stations for one low price. An optional thriller rider and/or panning for fossils may be added as well. The admission to the museum gift store is complimentary, but the Museum and the Adventure Zone have an admission charge. Parking is free. Please visit our website for more info. The facility is located in the heart of Cocoa Beach, directly on SR 520
Reviewed By mayinfl - Jacksonville, United States
This was our first visit (my sweetie & I, both in our 60s) & within walking distance to our hotel (Four Points by Sheraton) & I remember seeing it on TripAdvisor when searching for Things To Do. Closed on Mondays & we ended up going on Sunday afternoon (around 4, closes at 6, I think). We started at the top floor. Lots of things to read for the artifacts there. I don't think that was very kid-friendly, though (at least the top floor) (what kid wants to read about history?). A couple items must've been added after the floor was set-up b/c at least 2 items I remember I couldn't read the entire thing on the wall cuz there was an added item shoved up against the wall which covered up a portion of what was s'posed to be read on the item next to it. Not very strategic for layout purposes. Second floor had the dinosaur replicas & skeletons. Some moved & made sounds. Interesting. Bottom floor (where we walked in & purchased our tix, they do have senior & military discount, is the gift shop (how surprising) plus a closed off area where there are games. Pinball, skee ball, Pac-Man / Space Invaders combo machine, basketball hoops, air hockey, foosball, etc. All free (included w/admission price, that is). Since it was so late in the afternoon, we had this room all to ourselves cuz it was about 5:30. We took full advantage & played many of the games in there. Give at least 2 hrs for walking around all 3 floors. If you have small kids, the 3rd floor is history & artifacts.
