The world-famous Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier is a hot spot for family, friends, and fun. This historic landmark has been a local favorite for over 50 years and is described as ‘not just a day at the beach.’ From fishing to beach rentals, gift shops to live entertainment, Westgate Cocoa…

This 25.57-acre beach park includes beach crossovers, a pavilion, restrooms, and parking. It commemorates Juan Ponce de León’s 1513 landing near Melbourne Beach, Florida. Despite misconceptions by past historians portraying him as a vain conquistador seeking a fountain of youth, Colonel Douglas T. Peck, a respected Florida historian, debunked this…

Driving south on A1A from Indialantic, you’ll enter Melbourne Beach, one of Brevard’s older beach communities and desirable neighborhoods. Melbourne Beach’s main break is at the end of Ocean Avenue (OA). OA has a tradition as a neighborhood spot as well as the home of Eastern Surf Magazine. After turning…

Spessard Holland North Beach Park in Melbourne Beach is a 6.5-acre community beach side park with seasonal lifeguards. A popular family park featuring a 150′ boardwalk and two small pavilions, it provides easy beach access for surf fishing and beach goers. Additional amenities include public restrooms and outdoor showers. Activities: Fishing…

Coconut Point Park is a 36.9-acre community beach side park is a popular sea turtle nesting site. Also popular for surfing, beach combing and fishing, this Melbourne Beach park’s amenities include a picnic shelter, restrooms, and outside showers. One of the two dune crossovers is also wheelchair accessible. Coconut Point Park is…

Operated by Brevard County, this 2-acre, oceanfront park is a local favorite for surfers and beachgoers. Robert P. Murkshe Memorial Park features a small parking area, a dune crossover, restrooms, and a small pavilion. Pavilion occupancy is on a first come, first serve basis. Do’s and Don’ts: No pets; only…