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Cocoa Beach Surf Company

  • From surf school to beach rentals, top-named brands to food and drinks, Cocoa Beach Surf Company has it all. Known as the World’s largest surf complex, Cocoa Beach Surf Company is the Space Coast’s one-stop shop for surf essentials and an all-in-one place to eat, beach, shop, and sleep. Hailed…

Accommodations, Hotels

Discovery Beach Resort

  • Imagine having a private, ocean view balcony in your bedroom. Discovery Beach Resort guarantees that and so much more! The Tiki Bar features live music every night and poolside music once a week, so check out who’s playing. If you’re really feeling the music, join the weekly karaoke too! Discovery…

Golf, Sporting Venues, Sporting Venues, Things to Do

Fred Gay Golf Academy

  • Since 1981, EFSC Fred Gay Golf Academy provides a course to learn the essential skills of the game of golf with a range comprised of 13 acres in west Cocoa. The facility includes: a public tee 100 yards long by 12 yards wide; a 6,500-square-foot putting green; two short game…

Boating & Fishing, Family Fun, Nature & Outdoors, Parks, Things to Do, Water Sports

Kelly Park East

  • Located on the shores of the Banana River in central Merritt Island, FL Kelly Park East’s paved walkway connects a medium size pavilion with amenities including grills, restrooms, playground, horseshoe pits and volleyball courts- Additionally, two small pavilions and picnic tables provide picnicking by the river’s edge- With the waterfront…

Birding & Wildlife Viewing, Boating & Fishing, Nature & Outdoors, Parks, Trails, Turtle/Manatee Viewing, Water Sports, Wedding Venues, Weddings

Manatee Cove Park

  • This 29.49-acre community river park is a fisherman’s retreat. An access road extends from an equestrian facility at the park entrance to a small lagoon that offers refuge for manatees and a launch site for canoes. A natural trail around the lagoon provides access for shoreline fishing. Parks Referendum improvements…

Accessibility, Accessible Restaurants, Asian Cuisine & Sushi, Restaurants

Pacific Rim

  • Voted the best Sushi in Merritt Island for three years running. Located in the heart of the Space Coast, this award winning restaurant serves up Merritt Island’s finest sushi and mixes traditional Japanese and Thai dishes with a modern fusion of local flavors. At Pacific Rim, they offer an extensive…

American Cuisine, Bars & Breweries, Beachside Restaurants, Nightlife, Restaurants, Things to Do

Salt @ Cocoa Beach

  • Salt Restaurant and Lounge is the premier dining spot located at the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Hotel. Enjoy the ocean view setting as you feast on the savory cuisine. Both breakfast and dinner menus offers a fresh and modern take on American classics. Seafood is freshly caught so you have…

Airboat Rides/Boat Tours, Bioluminescence, Bioluminescence Boat Tours, Bioluminescence Kayak Tours, Birding & Wildlife Viewing, Boating & Fishing, Family Fun, Nature & Outdoors, Nature Tours, Things to Do, Tours, Turtle/Manatee Viewing, Water Sports

Space Coast River Tours

  • Enjoy an unforgettable two-hour journey with Space Coast River Tours through the Canaveral Locks, Port Canaveral and the area’s numerous other scenic waterways. See dolphins, manatees and a variety of birds in their natural setting on a 49 passenger capacity pontoon boat. The vessel is handicap accessible and USCG certified. Beverage and snacks…

Ice Cream & Dessert, Restaurants

The Fat Donkey

  • No trip to Cocoa Beach is complete if you don’t stop at The Fat Donkey. If you are looking for a unique place to grab dessert, this is the spot for you. From ice cream and sorbets to baked treats and root beer floats, you won’t lack in anything sweet…

Family Fun, Nature & Outdoors, Parks, Sporting Venues, Sporting Venues, Things to Do, Trails

Travis Park

  • The community center, affectionately known as Tiger Den due to its proximity to Cocoa High School, is the focal point of this 2.5-acre community park. The gymnasium and small activity rooms make it a popular site for basketball, special interest activities and summer day camps. The park grounds include a…