Fun things to do!
3rd Friday / Friday-Fest in downtown Cocoa Beach
The 3rd Friday of every month from 6 to 10 pm, unless cancelled by rain, is a fun place for locals
and guests alike. There are typically one or two bands, street vendors selling food and beer and artisans selling their crafts.
If you are in town or your guests are looking for something to do, check it out. Minuteman is closed to traffic and it’s a fun place to hang out!
Kennedy Space Center: We recently spent a day here. It has really changed over the years and improved with technology and all the space related stuff going on now! It's not a cheap outing - but well worth it!
Of course, there are the obvious things to do in Cocoa Beach and the Space Coast. Our favorites are:
...but wait, there is more!
This is a good article and talks about some things my wife and I have not taken advantage of, including the highly acclaimed Brevard Zoo where you can kayak around some of the exhibits!
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/visiting-Florida-space-coast-cocoa-beach/
Wildlife Water Sports & Tours, Pontoon boat, jet ski, Electric Craigboats and kayaks to rent. (note: This place may be on hold - but contact them if interested. https://wildlifewatersports.com
Fin Expeditions:
Great kayak tours: https://finexpeditions.com/
A1A Beach Rentals and Outdoor Center: THEY DELIVER! Bikes, surf-boards, kayaks, SUP's, etc... https://www.a1abeachrentals.com/surf-rentals/
Cocoa Beach Aerial Adventures & Zipline. The park offers 7 different trails separated by 3 levels of difficulty and allow participants the choice to challenge only the obstacles they feel comfortable with. https://cocoabeachadventurepark.com/Key Lime Pie Factory. Just a fun place! Homemade ice cream, wine tasting. PLUS a live alligator "Sweetie" who comes to visit 2-6 Sat, Sun.
http://flkeylimepies.com/
Airboat Rides: On the mainland in Cocoa https://www.instagatorairboatrides.com/
Fishing Tours: Visit this page: https://www.bluepointsmarina.com/fishing-charters/
Golf: If you're military or past military and you have access to Patrick Air Force Base they have so good golfing options there.
Otherwise, you can head on up to the public golf course in Cocoa Beach. You can call out for a tee time and it's quite reasonable https://www.cityofcocoabeach.com/681/Course-RatesFitness /
Gym: Again it, if you're military you can head on down to Patrick. Otherwise the main gym in town is the Cocoa Beach Health and Fitness. They sell day passes. One day is $15, two days is $20 and three days is $25 (at least when we last checked). www.CocoaBeachHealthandFitness.com
Put-Put Golf: Of course, with a Beach / Resort area like this, we gotta have mini-golf. You probably passed both.
GolfNGator: Cape Canaveral: Where can you find mini golf, gators, gem mining, and more all in one place? Feed an alligator, watch a reptile show, golf 18 holes, and meet our friendly celebrity gator all at Golf N Gator! golfngator.com A Mini Golf Adventure for Friends & Family! ... Our golf equipment will be cleaned and sanitized after every use. ... Discover the Most Fun in Cocoa Beach! Golf N ...Mini Golf · Mining Company · Gators & More
https://golfngator.com/
Lighthouse Cove Mini Golf: Not to be outdone by some mere "gators", Lighthouse has a new 3500 gallon salt water fish tank which features a variety of sharks, sting rays, grouper and more!! Lighthouse Cove is excited to announce the opening of our new state-of-the-art Burger Shack restaurant facility which features a new expanded menu that was created to satisfy any palate. The new menu will feature a variety of fresh local seafood, NY Prime steaks, burgers, as well as a variety of chicken and other dishes. Our bar will feature up to 15 locally crafted beers on tap, as well as an expanded wine list. See our Full Menu.
Additionally, they welcome families visiting with small children to enjoy our state-of-the-art playground which is attached to the restaurant. Their menu is complete with a kids menu featuring a variety of items from mac ‘n’ cheese, to premium sliders, hot dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches and more www.lighthousecoveminigolf.com (and yes, most of this content was copied from their site :-)
The 3rd Friday of every month from 6 to 10 pm, unless cancelled by rain, is a fun place for locals
and guests alike. There are typically one or two bands, street vendors selling food and beer and artisans selling their crafts.
If you are in town or your guests are looking for something to do, check it out. Minuteman is closed to traffic and it’s a fun place to hang out!
Kennedy Space Center: We recently spent a day here. It has really changed over the years and improved with technology and all the space related stuff going on now! It's not a cheap outing - but well worth it!
Of course, there are the obvious things to do in Cocoa Beach and the Space Coast. Our favorites are:
- Taking long walks on the beach
- Frolicking in the waves
- Boogie Boarding / Surfing / SUP
- Sunrises / sunsets
- Plenty of outdoor dining
- Watching the Pelicans air-surf
- Relaxing
- Reading, gaming, puzzling
- Just sitting on the balcony and taking in the majesty
...but wait, there is more!
This is a good article and talks about some things my wife and I have not taken advantage of, including the highly acclaimed Brevard Zoo where you can kayak around some of the exhibits!
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/visiting-Florida-space-coast-cocoa-beach/
Wildlife Water Sports & Tours, Pontoon boat, jet ski, Electric Craigboats and kayaks to rent. (note: This place may be on hold - but contact them if interested. https://wildlifewatersports.com
Fin Expeditions:
Great kayak tours: https://finexpeditions.com/
A1A Beach Rentals and Outdoor Center: THEY DELIVER! Bikes, surf-boards, kayaks, SUP's, etc... https://www.a1abeachrentals.com/surf-rentals/
Cocoa Beach Aerial Adventures & Zipline. The park offers 7 different trails separated by 3 levels of difficulty and allow participants the choice to challenge only the obstacles they feel comfortable with. https://cocoabeachadventurepark.com/Key Lime Pie Factory. Just a fun place! Homemade ice cream, wine tasting. PLUS a live alligator "Sweetie" who comes to visit 2-6 Sat, Sun.
http://flkeylimepies.com/
Airboat Rides: On the mainland in Cocoa https://www.instagatorairboatrides.com/
Fishing Tours: Visit this page: https://www.bluepointsmarina.com/fishing-charters/
Golf: If you're military or past military and you have access to Patrick Air Force Base they have so good golfing options there.
Otherwise, you can head on up to the public golf course in Cocoa Beach. You can call out for a tee time and it's quite reasonable https://www.cityofcocoabeach.com/681/Course-RatesFitness /
Gym: Again it, if you're military you can head on down to Patrick. Otherwise the main gym in town is the Cocoa Beach Health and Fitness. They sell day passes. One day is $15, two days is $20 and three days is $25 (at least when we last checked). www.CocoaBeachHealthandFitness.com
Put-Put Golf: Of course, with a Beach / Resort area like this, we gotta have mini-golf. You probably passed both.
GolfNGator: Cape Canaveral: Where can you find mini golf, gators, gem mining, and more all in one place? Feed an alligator, watch a reptile show, golf 18 holes, and meet our friendly celebrity gator all at Golf N Gator! golfngator.com A Mini Golf Adventure for Friends & Family! ... Our golf equipment will be cleaned and sanitized after every use. ... Discover the Most Fun in Cocoa Beach! Golf N ...Mini Golf · Mining Company · Gators & More
https://golfngator.com/
Lighthouse Cove Mini Golf: Not to be outdone by some mere "gators", Lighthouse has a new 3500 gallon salt water fish tank which features a variety of sharks, sting rays, grouper and more!! Lighthouse Cove is excited to announce the opening of our new state-of-the-art Burger Shack restaurant facility which features a new expanded menu that was created to satisfy any palate. The new menu will feature a variety of fresh local seafood, NY Prime steaks, burgers, as well as a variety of chicken and other dishes. Our bar will feature up to 15 locally crafted beers on tap, as well as an expanded wine list. See our Full Menu.
Additionally, they welcome families visiting with small children to enjoy our state-of-the-art playground which is attached to the restaurant. Their menu is complete with a kids menu featuring a variety of items from mac ‘n’ cheese, to premium sliders, hot dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches and more www.lighthousecoveminigolf.com (and yes, most of this content was copied from their site :-)