Activities & Tours
The Beach!
Along the 6-mile stretch of Cocoa Beach you’ll find FORTY (40) beach access points that the city describes as “stub-end streets”- where the street ends and beach begins. In addition, there are 4 oceanfront parks with restrooms, showers, picnic tables and of course, more beach access.
Why We Love It
The sun-bronzed beach sand works for sunbathing and sand castle making alike. Though its world renowned waves are a surfers paradise, they’re still calm enough that families and novice beachgoers are able to enjoy a swim or their first surf lesson.
Local Tip
The city’s website has a map with the various beach access points and parks (44 in total) as well as helpful tips for making sure your trip to the beach is enjoyable and safe. When bringing the dog, be sure to stick to the dog-friendly areas listed.
Nearby Southbound Stays: Lunar Beach Bungalow
Nearby Southbound Stays: Reflections
Kid-Friendly
Dog-Friendly
Brevard Zoo
Location
Why We Love It
Of course we love the animals, but this zoo offers some unique experiences: giraffe and rhino encounters; kayaking tours; a train; paws on water area for young kids; an aquarium and zipline adventures making this zoo popular for toddlers, big kids and kids at heart (aka adults).
Local Tip
Buy your tickets online to save $ per ticket (and ensure admission) and be sure to check the reciprocal zoo & aquarium discounts if you have a membership in your hometown.
Nearby Southbound Stays: Lunar Beach Bungalow
Nearby Southbound Stays: Reflections
Kid-Friendly
Kennedy Space Center Visitor’s Complex
Location
Why We Love It
Provides the opportunity to learn about the space program in an interactive way: bus tour, experiences and self- or guided- tour options.
Local Tip
Leverage the preset itineraries recommended by KSCVC and plan AT LEAST a full day.
Nearby Southbound Stays: Lunar Beach Bungalow
Nearby Southbound Stays: Reflections
Kid-Friendly
Golf N Gator
Location
Why We Love It
Where else can you mini golf, mine for treasures and feed real alligators?! There are 2 mini golf courses to choose from that meander over ponds with real alligators hanging out around you (don’t worry, you’re on bridges with netting so it is safe)! You can also opt to feed baby gators and big ones, too and mine for “lost treasures.”
Local Tip
This is a place where you can simply go for one of the activities or choose all of them and make a day of it!
Nearby Southbound Stays: Lunar Beach Bungalow
Nearby Southbound Stays: Reflections
Kid-Friendly
Surfside Playhouse
Location
Why We Love It
Catch a show at one of the local theatres. Surfside Playhouse, Cocoa Village Playhouse or Titusville Playhouse. No, they’re not Broadway but do offer great local performances for audiences of all ages.
Local Tip
Be sure to check out the shows well in advance and book tickets accordingly. As many of these are smaller theatres, they do book out quickly.