The Brady Yaks local guide
Things to do in Cocoa Beach.
Keep it local.
Good paddles, beach days, and a few local stops worth making. Explore Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, and Merritt Island at your own pace.
Get on the water.
Guided kayaking · Merritt Island
Brady Yaks
Look for dolphins and manatees, paddle at sunset, or explore seasonal glow after dark. That’s our kind of day.
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Beach day · Cape Canaveral
Jetty Park
Beach time, a pier stroll, and ships passing through the port. Check day passes and current access before heading over.
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Surf lessons · Cocoa Beach
Ron Jon Surf School
Trade an hour on the beach towel for a surf lesson. Check lesson availability and requirements with the school.
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A little friendly competition.
Mini golf · Cape Canaveral
Golf N Gator
Mini golf and a little friendly competition. See who suddenly takes putting very seriously.
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Go-karts · Cape Canaveral
Beachside Grand Prix
Add go-karts to your mini-golf stop. Check driver age and height requirements before promising the kids a race.
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Climbing & zip lines · Cape Canaveral
Cocoa Beach Aerial Adventures
Climb, balance, and zip through an elevated obstacle course. Check course requirements and footwear rules.
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Look up. Way up.
Sightseeing flights · Space Coast
Cocoa Beach Helicopters
See the beach and port from a whole new angle. Choose your flight and check passenger requirements with the operator.
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Launch viewing · Space Coast
Rocket launches
Check the launch calendar, then plan your viewing spot. Times and access change—rockets don’t care about dinner reservations.
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Stop in. Shop local.
Bait & tackle · Cape Canaveral
Cocoa Beach Fishing Center
Bait, tackle, and a local stop before you cast. Ask what suits the fishing you have planned.
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Surf shop · Cape Canaveral
Core Surf
Boards, surf gear, and a proper local shop browse. Leave a little room in your beach day for the surf scene.
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Leave room to enjoy it.
Pick a couple of stops. Book directly with each business and check current hours, prices, requirements, and parking before you go. Leave extra travel time on launch and cruise days.
Local business with something visitors should know about? Say hey.