Cocoa Beach holidays

Holidays to Cocoa Beach take you to the heart of Florida’s Space Coast – expect miles of super-soft sand, a first-class watersports scene, and plenty of sea-view restaurants.

Sand, sea and space shuttles

Cocoa Beach is one of the main hubs along Florida’s Space Coast – a 72-mile stretch of shoreline with pristine sands and inviting waters. A lot of the hotels in this part of the Sunshine State are either by the coast or within earshot of the waves, making it a great pick if you want to sprinkle an extra serving of sand into your holiday to Florida. What’s more, the world-famous Kennedy Space Center and its collection of rockets and astronaut training simulators are close by, too – you can reach them in 30 minutes by taxi.

Surf and sparkle

The lagoons behind Cocoa Beach are one of the few places in the world you can see bioluminescence – the Northern Lights of the ocean. Head out on a night kayaking tour to paddle through blue-glowing waters, caused by tiny plankton, or spot luminous, Avatar-style jellyfish. If thrills are more your thing, Cocoa Beach is also home to some of the best breaks in Florida for surfers, with waves for every ability level. Wipeout warriors can gear up at the Ron Jon Surf Shop, an iconic emporium for beach essentials adjoined to the Florida Surf Museum.

Cocoa Village

When you’ve had your fill of the sand and surf, the historic riverside settlement of Cocoa Village is just a 15-minute drive away. Here, the way of life feels frozen in time, from the vintage thrift shops to an antique playhouse. Stroll around the art galleries, bakeries and boutique stores by day, and then check out speakeasy bars or see a musical theatre performance by night.