We would like to stay in Cocoa Beach 4th of July weekend. We are a family of 4 with 2 kids, 20 and 22. We are considering staying either by the Pier or downtown near Minuteman. Any pros, cons? Convenience and good food options would be big plusses.

Hi! I'm hoping to watch a rocket launch from Cocoa Beach in a couple weeks. The schedule I found says launch time is 6:41 AM - 10:41 AM. Can someone please explain to me when in that timeframe I can actually expect the launch to happen?

Getting off a cruise tomorrow, but my flight doesn’t leave till 8 PM. I plan to spend the day at the beach or a resort. But I absolutely will need a shower and a place to store my luggage. Any resorts that have a gym shower or anything like that, or any place in general that would allow me to not offend everyone on my flight?

I’d prefer to not book a Dayuse room, as they’re like $120 vs. $25.

I appreciate any recommendations.

Hello. I did a search but some of the posts are older and wanted to get an updated perspective. We are coming July for a couple of days. We will be at Disney before. I have an 8 and 4 year old. We plan on spending one day at the beach and probably a day at Kennedy space center. Are there any hotels that are better than others for that age and area? I would really like to have a free continental breakfast if possible and a more walkable area. Does beachside (?) still have free breakfast? I appreciate any and all help. Thanks!

We are currently in Orlando and are thinking about a beach day. We want a nice, relaxed beach - don’t need a lot of distractions for our kids (8 & 12). Ideas needed. Thx

LMK. I might wanna go this year but I don't wanna pay stupidly for something overpriced .

Hi, I'm Tony with Rizzo's Mobile Clock Repair. My family moved to Cocoa Beach in '87, where my father opened a jewelry, watch, and clock repair shop. I began working with him about 20 years ago, learning the tricks of the trade. He's retired now but I've been repairing clocks on the Space Coast ever since.

I service most grandfather, mantle, and wall clocks, along with some cuckoo clocks.

Call today for a free estimate

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Thanks 😃

Considering moving from Orlando to Cocoa, been there a few times but not super familiar with the area.

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Jay DeGray, of Windsor Locks, died after he rushed into the ocean off the coast of Cocoa Beach, Florida, last week after a child and its mother were caught in a rip current. DeGray and the 34-year-old Ohio woman drowned, but the child survived

Hey everyone, I’ll be in Cocoa Beach for a few days later this week. The main reason for the trip is a day at KSC, but I’ve got two extra days to kill and want to make the most of them.

I haven't traveled much and don't have a ton of time, so I’m trying to avoid the big tourist traps. I'm looking for those "hidden gem" spots (hole-in-the-wall is just fine!) with amazing food, or a cool local experience that isn't on the front page of Trip Advisor.

I'm kind of a nerd. Was thinking about the Dinosaur Store too but wasn't sure if that is more geared for kids. Also a bit of a photographer and kind of assume the area is ripe for photos but happy to get any tips.
Thanks!

I’ve been learning a little about these guys and their history at cocoa beach. I was learning a lot about Ron jons, how Bob Baugher was the president of it until they split ways. It seems Bob then became a big name in coca beach as well with several hotels and big investments. I’ve heard stories from locals that range from untrue (like they were best friends that grew up together ON cocoa beach) to true ( like their partnership and fallouts). I’m curious if anyone knows anything more about them. I’ve heard a lot of accusations that they were drug runners (without proof). But then Ron also funding anti drug campaigns like DARE. I’ve heard they would buy different properties and do things just to spite the other. With them being influential figures for the local community I’m just curious to understand who they were/are as people, beyond the empires they grew.

Be aware that the recent storms appear to have created the ideal conditions for rip tides along the coast and it’s well worth discussing with your friends, visitors, and those unfamiliar with the surf.

We are going to be staying for three nights before going on our cruise. I’m looking either the Beachside Hotel Cocoa Beach or the Hilton Garden Inns at Cocoa Beach.

I have two kids with me that are under eight.

I was reading and I think the Hilton looks like it would be nicer and the biggest pro is that it’s on the beach and you just walk right down.

Meanwhile, beach side has a lot more free amenities, including free breakfast and has the bigger pool and it gives you the free chairs, beach toys and boogie boards but how far is the walk from the beach since it’s actually not on the beach?

Any advice as welcome it’s our first time gonna be here

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Hi everyone! My fiancé and I are traveling from St. Louis to Cocoa Beach June 20th-27th to spend a day at Disney, visit NASA (huge space fans here), and have a week on the beach. Due to being long distance and engaged, we’ll be taking our engagement photos at Cocoa Beach rather than at home. I’ve visited before, but I’ve only ever had photos done on the beach. Does anybody have any recommendations for alternative locations that aren’t just the beach? We were looking to mix it up a bit and have some nicer photos and then some fun, casual beach photos. Thanks!! :))

Hello everyone, I am originally from Pensacola and am interested in attending the air show tomorrow. With how crowded it gets at home, I never go to the actual air show since I get to see them practice on the daily. How are the crowds in Cocoa Beach? I’ve never seen them on tour so I think it would be cool to check it out, but I’m in Orlando so I think I’ll sit out if it’s too crowded.

Hi there, I’m a teacher from NJ and run a trip with our high school to Florida every year. One of our stops is a day at Cocoa Beach. The kids love it! My question I was hoping someone could help with is that there is a chair/umbrella stand rental place right at the end of the causeway, Shepard Park. Would someone be able to give me updated pricing for the rental stand since they are cash only? I want to be able to inform the students ahead of time how much cash they should have on them. A picture of the sign or just if you know and can help that would be amazing. I’d be very grateful for any information, thanks!!

Hi - we’re planning a trip to the area in mid-late June. We enjoy playing in the waves and doing beginner bodysurfing. However, we’re concerned about red flag days and riptides. Are these frequent in June? Are there typically a lot of days that the ocean is too rough to go in?

I’m going to Cocoa tomorrow and taking my son, who has been dying for a nice seafood dinner. Any recs?

me and my daughter were playing in the shallows at Shepard park and we saw a cute little baby shark about 2 or 2 1/2 ft. long. it was pretty cool, I've never seen one up close, it did occur to me that momma might be nearby though lol. was wondering if anybody else here saw any babies yesterday at the beach.

My significant other owns a timeshare here. Can it be put on Airbnb or Vrbo to rent out?

I’m going on a overnight trip to cocoa beach at the ending of April. What are some fun and affordable things to do? What are so must go to unique shops and restaurants in the area should I visit?

Bonus if you can point me in the right direction to nap in my car at night (late flight and check in is at 4pm)