Things To Do in Cocoa Beach, Florida
Rockets in the sky, dolphins in the lagoon, and salt in the air.
Here’s your quick hit list of the best things to do in Cocoa Beach—fun first, fluff nowhere.
1. Kayak Tours Cocoa Beach – Brady Yaks Tours & Rentals
Paddle the Indian River Lagoon with Brady Yaks Tours & Rentals. Manatees, dolphins, and bioluminescent water at night. Small groups, legit guides, no tourist traps.
Where: Merritt Island launch sites (picked by tide and wind)
2. Jetty Park – Fishing, Rockets & Views
Your day pass includes a fishing license. Cast from the jetty into deep water, grill, hang, and when a launch goes, enjoy front-row Space Coast fireworks courtesy of physics.
Address: 400 Challenger Rd, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
3. Watch a Rocket Launch – Just Look Up
Beach, Jetty Park, or anywhere with sky. Check the Official Space Coast Launch Calendar for SpaceX, NASA, and ULA times and viewing spots.
4. Surf Lessons Cocoa Beach – Ron Jon Surf School
Beginner-friendly, patient instructors, real Cocoa Beach surf vibes. Lessons happen right by the iconic shop: Ron Jon Surf School.
Address: 150 E Columbia Ln, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
5. Cocoa Beach Fishing Center – Everything Water
Cocoa Beach Fishing Center has rods, reels, live bait, tackle, boat gear, and honest local intel for offshore, inshore, or lagoon.
Address: 6300 N Atlantic Ave, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
6. Golf N Gator & Beachside Grand Prix
Mini golf with live gators, then go-karts next door. Loud, weird, fun. Florida in one stop.
Address: 6355 N Atlantic Ave, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
7. Cocoa Beach Aerial Adventures – Zip, Climb, Laugh
Ropes and zip lines under live oaks with ocean breeze. Book at Cocoa Beach Aerial Adventures.
Address: 6419 N Atlantic Ave, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
8. Cocoa Beach Helicopters – Sky High Space Coast
Quick flights over Port Canaveral, the beach, and Kennedy Space Center with Cocoa Beach Helicopters.
Address: 673 Dave Nisbet Dr, Port Canaveral, FL 32920
9. Core Surf Shop – Boards, Wax & Chill
When you’re ready for a board or fresh gear, head to Core Surf Shop. Zero attitude, dialed selection.
Address:6550 N Atlantic Ave, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Beach Wisdom
- Use reef-safe sunscreen. Protect your skin and the ocean.
- Show up early on launch days. Traffic listens to no one.
- Don’t feed the birds unless you want 200 new “friends.”
- Sunset isn’t optional here. Make time for it.
