Cocoa Beach

Cocoa Beach is an hour's drive from Orlando and is located on Florida's beautiful Space Coast. There are countless ways to relax and enjoy the scenery and many attractions that this spot has to offer! It is one of the most affordable and exciting places to go while you are in Florida and provides a fun and appealing destination for all travelers!

Cocoa Beach is the ideal destination for outgoing individuals and those who are more laid back and want to enjoy a game of poker in a quiet and subtle place. The place is filled with bistros and restaurants that have quality food at affordable prices. In addition, the fact that this place is less crowded than other beaches in US makes it the perfect place for leisure and relaxation among others.

To begin the almost countless list of attractions is perhaps the biggest - the Kennedy Space Centre. This is NASA's launch headquarters and it provides opportunity to tour launch areas, meet an astronaut, see giant rockets, train in space-flight stimulators, and you might even be able to see a launch take place!

Cocoa Beach is situated close to Florida's fastest growing port - Port Canaveral. Here you can embark on many adventures by taking a world class cruise to exotic destinations. This is where Disney Cruise Lines makes their home.

If thrills and games is what you're looking for, head to Andretti Thrill Park. The activities offered here are four go-kart tracks, minors pro golf, bumper boats, wild west train, laser tag, playground, batting cages, and a kiddie area. This is also the home of the Space Coast's largest arcade, offering over eighty arcade games to choose from.

One thing you have to do while you're in Cocoa Beach is stop by the Ron Jon Surf Shop. This iconic attraction is a surfer's mecca that embodies Cocoa Beach's relaxed atmosphere and is open 24 hours a day. Because the Ron Jon mentality is contagious, many vacationers are choosing the Ron Jon Cape Caribe Resort for their vacation accommodations. Seamlessly blending the care-free with the luxurious, Ron Jon's Cocoa Beach timeshare resort also rents its villas by the night or by the week, so you can plan a getaway that's just right for you.

To get an out-of-this-world experience, head to Astronaut Memorial Planetarium and Observatory. This features star shows, a three-story IWERKS movie theatre and laser shows. It also has an observatory, a hands-on demonstration hall and a museum which showcases space explorers from around the world!

A fun way to spend the day for adults and children of all ages is a trip to the Brevard Zoo. Here you can see over 400 animals by talking a walk through Latin America, Native Florida, and Australia. The zoo also offers a train ride and beautiful exotic birds in a free flight aviary! There is an interactive learning area, a playground and you can even get up close and personal with some friendly, domesticated animals!

If you're still in the mood to see some animal creatures, take a trip to Jungle Adventures! This is called the "largest gator farm in Florida" because you can see thousands of alligators in their natural environment. You can take a jungle cruise, see a wildlife show which features endangered Florida Panthers, explore a re-created Native American Indian village. If that's not enough for you, you can also fee some wildlife including black bears, deer, peacocks, gators, monkeys and turtles.

And who doesn't love a walk along the pier? This is a historical landmark in Cocoa Beach and stretches 840 feet over the Atlantic Ocean. The pier offers a wide variety of restaurants, gift shops and boutiques. Fishing is also available on the pier.

So whether you want to stroll on the pier, see some animals or be an astronaut for a day, Cocoa Beach is sure to have something enticing for you!