Cocoa Beach is the closest beach to Orlando and offers limitless fun in the sun with more than six miles of ocean beaches! Whether it's a family vacation or just a day at the beach–with three oceanfront parks, complete with picnic tables, showers and restrooms–Cocoa Beach is an ideal beach town with more than enough to see, do, and play!
Go deep sea fishing or try parasailing, or check out an incredible eco-tour to get up close and personal with the natural flora and fauna of Florida. Cocoa Beach is also a surfer's mecca, where the waves are great and the famous Ron Jon's Surf Shop makes it home. A beach trolley system takes you to all the fun-in-the-sun action!
Located on the Space Coast, Cocoa is just minutes away from Kennedy Space Center. Visit attractions such as the Brevard Zoo or the out-of-this-world action at Kennedy Space Center, check out Cocoa's world-class golf courses, or spend hours shopping at many of Cocoa's premier boutiques and shops. Enjoy dinner on the beach, with options ranging for five-star elegance to sand and sun casual. After dark, relax to the easy and breezy beach-style nightlife activities, including cool cafes and jazz clubs. Cocoa Beach also offers a wide range of accommodations, so you can take it all in and wake up to a beautiful Atlantic sunrise.
In addition, Cocoa Beach is just minutes from Florida's fastest growing port, Port Canaveral, so try your luck on a casino cruise or embark on one of the many world-class and affordable cruises that take you to exotic locations. Disney Cruise Line makes its home in Port Canaveral, as well as Carnival and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.
Cocoa Beach is an affordable family vacation destination with a wide range of dining, accommodation, and entertainment choices to fit everyone's budget. The best fun in the sun can be found at Cocoa Beach!
Getting Around:
Renting a car will be your best bet for getting around the Space Coast area. The Space Coast Area Transit (SCAT) has a beach trolley service that runs from Port Canaveral to 13th Street in Cocoa Beach. A ride on the trolley costs just $1.25 with a special rate of 60˘ for seniors, veterans, disabled and students. There is no charge for children under five or for transfers to fixed route bus service. Bikes and surfboards are welcome.