The Cocoa Playa Guide to a Great Beach Experience
Food scene
Right on the beach! Consistent, easy lunch and dinner with live music and great beach drinks. Swimsuits are acceptable attire.
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Coconuts on the Beach
2 Minutemen CausewayRight on the beach! Consistent, easy lunch and dinner with live music and great beach drinks. Swimsuits are acceptable attire.
NY thin crust pizza from the locally-renown Bizzaro famiglia right next to the beach! On the Top 10 Best Pizzas List on TripAdvisor!
3 N Atlantic Ave
3 North Atlantic AvenueNY thin crust pizza from the locally-renown Bizzaro famiglia right next to the beach! On the Top 10 Best Pizzas List on TripAdvisor!
An excellent location for upscale gourmet dining, for the foodie looking for signature local dishes. Call ahead for reservations, but definitely worth the drive!
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The Fat Snook
2464 S Atlantic AveAn excellent location for upscale gourmet dining, for the foodie looking for signature local dishes. Call ahead for reservations, but definitely worth the drive!
Great local hangout with a lovely backyard and a beer selection to last you your whole vacation! A great place to bring the family.
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4th Street Fillin Station
382 N Orlando AveGreat local hangout with a lovely backyard and a beer selection to last you your whole vacation! A great place to bring the family.
Simply Delicious Cafe & Bakery
125 N Orlando AveA sunny small café with great breakfast.
Great lunch and coffee selection with a relaxed local atmosphere. Good place for remote work as well!
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Juice 'N Java Cafe
75 N Orlando AveGreat lunch and coffee selection with a relaxed local atmosphere. Good place for remote work as well!
Florida's Fresh Grill
2039 N Atlantic AveA bit more upscale. Great dinners and takeout too!
Flavors of India Cocoa Beach
5675 N Atlantic AveAmazing Indian food and weekend buffets!
“Hole in the wall” restaurant with delicious and authentic Thai food.
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Siam Orchid Cocoa Beach
1275 N Atlantic Ave“Hole in the wall” restaurant with delicious and authentic Thai food.
The Tiny Turtle
249 Minutemen CausewayAmazing tacos and Latino cuisine, a little gem of a place.
Hands down, where EVERYONE in Cocoa Beach goes for ice cream! It’s a thing - you gotta try it. Conveniently located next to The Tiny Turtle!
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The Fat Donkey Ice Cream and Fine Desserts
1098 E Eau Gallie BlvdHands down, where EVERYONE in Cocoa Beach goes for ice cream! It’s a thing - you gotta try it. Conveniently located next to The Tiny Turtle!
Excellent chef-inspired meals. Menu is always changing. Best brunch in town. Be sure to make reservations!
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Flavour Kitchen And Wine Bar
15 N Orlando AveExcellent chef-inspired meals. Menu is always changing. Best brunch in town. Be sure to make reservations!
Sightseeing
There is so much to experience at this nationally renowned Zoo. Lush, open-air habitats hosting 900 animals from around the world, a petting zoo, and the “Tree Top Trek” with obstacle courses, climbs, and zip lines for the adventurous!
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Brevard Zoo
8225 N Wickham RdThere is so much to experience at this nationally renowned Zoo. Lush, open-air habitats hosting 900 animals from around the world, a petting zoo, and the “Tree Top Trek” with obstacle courses, climbs, and zip lines for the adventurous!
One of the region’s major attractions is of course the Space Center and its exhibits and events. The new Atlantis exhibit is simply stunning!
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Kennedy Space Center
One of the region’s major attractions is of course the Space Center and its exhibits and events. The new Atlantis exhibit is simply stunning!
This store and museum features exhibits of dinosaurs and ancient cultures, as well as an activity zone. It is a must for kids!
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Dinosaurbutikken
250 W Cocoa Beach CausewayThis store and museum features exhibits of dinosaurs and ancient cultures, as well as an activity zone. It is a must for kids!
You can't talk about Florida without giving a nod to Disney, Universal Studios, and Sea World! As the closest beach to these meccas for international travel, this is a must for theme park aficionados!
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Walt Disney World Resort
You can't talk about Florida without giving a nod to Disney, Universal Studios, and Sea World! As the closest beach to these meccas for international travel, this is a must for theme park aficionados!
A wonderful unique building with 7 floors of interactive exhibits and observation decks, plus a cafe and gift shops. Not to mention amazing photo opportunities!
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Utforskningstårnet
670 Dave Nisbet DrA wonderful unique building with 7 floors of interactive exhibits and observation decks, plus a cafe and gift shops. Not to mention amazing photo opportunities!
Port Canaveral, Cruises, Victory Cruises: So much to do down by the port, including taking a cruise or a casino cruise. It’s like its own destination--make sure to go explore!
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Port Canaveral
9005 Charles M Rowland DrPort Canaveral, Cruises, Victory Cruises: So much to do down by the port, including taking a cruise or a casino cruise. It’s like its own destination--make sure to go explore!
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Surfing
Surfing is a MUST at Cocoa Beach! If you are so inclined there are numerous surf schools close by to get you up on a board in no time, kids and adults alike. The School of Surf is great for beginners, and there are numerous others you can find with a quick local search, such as Pura Vida, Ron Jon, Nielsen, Ohana, and Flohana!
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Kayaking
What's a trip to Florida without a good kayaking adventure? Rent a kayak and explore on your own, or join a guided tour from providers such as BK Adventure Florida. No matter how you go about it, you should absolutely make time to check out the amazing wildlife in the area - dolphins, manatees, herons, ospreys, and even otters!
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Sea Turtle Nesting Season
Sea Turtles: During spring through summer the sea turtle nesting season picks up! Visit the Sea Turtle Preservation Society (Indialantic) to see one of their Turtle Talks or go on a nighttime turtle walk—you might see a turtle nesting up close and personal! Contact them for more information.
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The Bioluminescent Lagoon Season
During the summer months, the Indian River Lagoon turns into a glowing wonderland from tiny bioluminescent plankton. Our lagoon is one of just seven places in the entire world that has this feature!
Rent your own kayak or Google “Bioluminescence Florida” to find Sunset Bioluminescence Tours and other tour providers!
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Live Music
Check out live music from our local artists at Coconuts, Grills Portside and Riverside, Ellie May’s, The Beach Shack, SquidLips, Island Time - just to name a few.