Cocoa Beach

Nice place, but I should have read the other reviews about not forgetting the sunscreen. Even a hat would help if you are «follically challenged» like me. I would probably give it 4 or 5 stars if the top of my head wasn’t so red.

I love this beach!!! I’ve been going here for almost a decade now! The sand is a beautiful white color. The ocean is clear, sometimes foggy. It’s a very family friendly beach. It’s good for kids and everyone alike. It’s a very nice, clean beach. You might see some fun birds awhile you’re here. Enjoy!

I love this beach. It’s the first I visited upon moving to Florida and continues to be my most regular. Cocoa Beach is a very short drive from Orlando. It’s clean; the water is wavy, but not crazy; and if you get away from Ron Jon’s, it’s not crowded at all. The sand is fluffy but not so much so that you can’t walk. They recently built out the access paths a bit further into the beach so as to preserve the sea oats and turtle nests, which is both admirable and more convenient. Parking can be expensive if you don’t have a county parking pass (get one if you go often at all– they’re worth it). Otherwise, there are churches and civic groups that will allow you to park for $ 10/​car. Alcohol is allowed, but not more than a gallon, and not in glass containers. I’d give Cocoa 5 stars, but it’s not dog-​friendly, which would complete the package for me.