Your Cocoa Beach Guide
Things to Do in Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Beach is more than just a beautiful stretch of sand. From world-class surfing to once-in-a-lifetime rocket launches, Florida's Space Coast offers something for everyone. Here's what's waiting for you just steps from your vacation rental.
2 Blocks Away
Hit the Beach
The beach is the main attraction, and you're just two blocks away. Martha Villas 212 includes beach chairs, towels, an umbrella, boogie boards, and a wagon so you can walk out the door fully equipped. The nearby beach access leads to a family-friendly stretch that's less crowded than the pier area, though the livelier bars and restaurants along the busier section are just a short walk down the sand.
Space Coast
Catch a Rocket Launch
Cocoa Beach sits on Florida's Space Coast, and Kennedy Space Center is just minutes up the road. SpaceX, NASA, and ULA launch rockets regularly from nearby Cape Canaveral, and you can often see and hear them right from the beach or even the townhome. Check the launch schedule before your trip — watching a rocket streak into the sky over the Atlantic is unforgettable.
Surf Culture
Learn to Surf
Cocoa Beach is one of the best places to learn to surf on the East Coast. Multiple local surf shops offer lessons for all ages and skill levels. The waves are beginner-friendly and the water is warm most of the year. Ron Jon Surf Shop, the world's largest, is a landmark worth visiting even if you're not a surfer.
Must-See Attraction
Explore Kennedy Space Center
A short drive from your Cocoa Beach accommodation brings you to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, where you can tour real launch pads, see massive rockets up close, train in spaceflight simulators, and even meet veteran astronauts. It's a full-day experience that's incredible for families, space enthusiasts, and anyone curious about exploration.
Dining & Nightlife
Cocoa Beach has a laid-back dining scene with options from beachside fish tacos to upscale seafood. Many spots are walking distance from the townhome. Coconuts on the Beach offers waterfront dining right on the Atlantic, and historic Cocoa Village features over 50 shops, galleries, restaurants, and cafes.
Water Activities
Beyond surfing, the area offers kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing charters, dolphin and manatee tours, and jet ski rentals. The Banana River on the west side of the island is calmer and perfect for kayaking and wildlife spotting.
Day Trips
Port Canaveral is 5 minutes north if you're catching a cruise. Orlando and its theme parks are about 45 minutes west. Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge borders Kennedy Space Center and offers hiking, birdwatching, and nature photography in stunning coastal habitat.
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