Cocoa Beach

Activity Overview

Take a breather from amusement park fun and bring your family to the beach. Cocoa Beach is reachable via a quick drive from Orlando. Contrary to the frantic frenzy in amusement parks, Cocoa Beach has a laid-back beach vibe perfect for winding down - it's the perfect way to cap off your Disneyland weekend.

Things to Do

• Tables, chairs, cabanas, and umbrellas are available for rent. Get a bodyboard too so kids can have fun in the water.
• Sign up for a cruise trip. Cocoa Beach is a regular cruise stopover. Find big ships at the cruise terminal.
• Rent a kayak or canoe and paddle out on a calm day. On some seasons, the waves here is ideal for surfing and could be a bit too rough for little kids.
• Cocoa Beach is located on the 'Space Coast' of the country, where spaceflights were launched. Make a trip to the Kennedy Space Centre and take a guided tour with an astronaut.
• Visit Ron Jon's Surf Shop because this branch is the largest surf shop in the world. They have a watersports rental area next door where you can get surf boards, paddle boards, and beach bikes too.

Cocoa Beach Insider Tips

• Lifeguards are present near the pier . If you are taking kids with you, stay in the area where the lifeguards are.
• Shower facilities are available. Park near one so you don't have to walk far to look for restrooms and shower.
• Fixed and metered parking are available. For free parking, park at Ron Jon's.