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Florida Beaches Guide - Cocoa Beach

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GG Staff | 07/22/2008 - 08:50 | 5 comments

Between Titusville and Melbourne on Space Coast


How many beaches must a woman walk down before you can call her relaxed, rested and rejuvenated? Just one and it's Cocoa Beach - an hour's drive from Orlando.

Cocoa BeachCocoa BeachPicture yourself deep sea fishing, or your first parasailing experience. Cocoa offers everything from pristine nature reserves and the excitement of the beach, to watching a space shuttle sail into orbit. If fun in the sun is what you're looking for, Cocoa Beach is yours for the taking.

Accommodations: Family-friendly hotels and inns, Romantic B&B's and oceanfront hideaways are only the tip of Cocoa Beach's offerings. Bring the whole family including your much loved pet at one of the many inland pet-friendly motels.

Cocoa Beach Local Activities: Try deep sea fishing and discover the amazing aquatic life on the Space Coast. Take the family parasailing, scuba diving or snorkeling along the shores. Extraordinary eco-tours are available for you to get up close and personal with Florida's wildlife. Spend the day shopping in the historic Cocoa Village or head for the seas on a luxuriously sunny day or evening cruise.

Cocoa Beach Area Attractions: The Kennedy Space Center lets you see where NASA prepares for and launches space shuttles. Ride the Shuttle Launch and experience the launch of Apollo and Saturn. The IMAX theatre offers realistic shows and an interactive walk among the spacecrafts.

Cocoa Beach Area Events:

  • Melbourne Art Festival (April): Showcasing fine arts and entertainment for the children.
  • BeachFest (May): Memorial Day weekend is a celebration of live music, constant partying and contests including the $5000 Miss Beach Fest.
  • "Rockin' the Dock" New Years Eve Party (December): Ring in the new year with live entertainment, champagne toasts, confetti cannons and the countdown to midnight on the Cocoa Beach Pier.

Cocoa Beach Nightlife: Party in style at one of the many restaurants and bars along the beach or bring out the kid inside by spending your evening at one of the floating tiki bars.

Cocoa Beach Weather: Summer temperatures reach highs of 80F, while winter lows hover in the 60F's.

Cocoa Beach Facilities: Restrooms, pavilions and barbeques are all available. Volleyball courts and a playground will keep the kids busy. Lifeguards are seasonal and you'll find metered parking.

Beach Fees: Access to the Cocoa beaches range from $1 to $5.

For more information or help planning your next Florida getaway, visit Cocoa Beach Chamber of Commerce.

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We are proud to welcome our

Submitted by Mellisa Coates (not verified) on Thu, 05/14/2009 - 12:44.
We are proud to welcome our guests who come to Cocoa Beach just to experience the magic of our city and it's natural beauty. Cocoa Beach Spa understands the mind-body-spirit connection, and has treated hundreds of guests to a new level of healing and relaxation. This helps to rebuild the inner self that has been damaged by stress. Our first-class services include a variety of therapeutic massages, exotic body scrubs & treatments, hydrating and detoxifying body wraps, personalized skin care and custom facials. Our staff of licensed practitioners are professionally trained, certified and experienced in a wide array of modalities. Your privacy is always assured. Located on scenic Cocoa Beach, we are steps away from the beach, local hotels and shopping. Coming straight from the beach? No Problem! We have free indoor and outdoor shower facilities for you to use before your session. Appointments are recommended to ensure your desired treatment time will be available, however, we will do our best to schedule you on a walk-in basis. Cocoa Beach Spa believes that beauty of body and spirit comes from healing and relaxation. We welcome you to stop and come in for a tour anytime. You will never want to leave! The Cocoa Beach Spa Owners Dan & Mellisa Coates

I actually went to Cocoa

Submitted by lovethesun (not verified) on Wed, 03/04/2009 - 15:12.
I actually went to Cocoa Beach last April and loved it. It's a very laid back beach town with just the right amount of nighlife. We went parasailing with Cocoa Beach Parasail towards the middle of our vacation and had a blast. Even though I'm terrified of heights! Yikes. The area where you check in for parasailing is super fun. It's called the Cove and it's in Port Canaveral. We hung out there when we got back from parasailing because it was full of killer bars and restaurants...right on the water. I didn't want to go home! :)

Does anyone know which

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 12/08/2008 - 16:47.
Does anyone know which hotels in Cocoa Beach are having New Years Eve parties? Thanks

Great tips! I've heard a lot

Submitted by Simon @ Florida4less (not verified) on Thu, 07/24/2008 - 04:50.
Great tips! I've heard a lot about Cocoa Beach and the surrounding area, and I've always fancied checking out the Kennedy Space centre! Must get round to visiting the area myself one of these days!

I absolutely love your blog!

Submitted by Debby Phillips (not verified) on Tue, 07/22/2008 - 16:59.
I absolutely love your blog! I live in Florida and have visited most of the beaches on your list.

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