Cocoa Florida Travel Guide

The City of Cocoa situated on Florida's coastline is ideally located in Central Brevard County, within minutes of Port Canaveral, the Kennedy Space Center, and miles of beautiful Florida beaches. Cocoa is a short drive from Orlando and the area's popular theme parks and attractions. Historic Cocoa Village itself is a flourishing downtown with family-friendly events taking place nearly every weekend.

Things to Do in Cocoa Florida

No visit to Cocoa would be complete without exploring the downtown district. There are shops selling antiques, decorations, jewelry, toys, and artwork. If you’re hungry, there are loads of cafes, restaurants, and street eats to choose from.

Porcher House is another popular destination. It’s a historic house that was built in 1916 and it’s listed in the National Registry of Historic Places. Take a tour of the 10-bedroom home. It is the perfect example of classical 20th-century architecture and has nice surrounding gardens.

The nearby Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science houses over 3,000 fossils, including those of the Windover People and you can learn about how these ancient relics were discovered in an archaeological dig recreation.

The museum’s information plaques accurately depict the culture and traditions of Florida’s first inhabitants as well as the state’s diverse ecosystem, alongside about space exploration. As for the kids, they can proceed to the Imagination Center and re-enact a NASA shuttle launch. It’s a fun day out for all!

You can also visit the nearby Planetarium and Observatory located at Eastern Florida State College. At the observatory, you can view stars and neighboring planets from one of the telescopes.

No visit to Cocoa would be complete with taking a trip to Florida’s white sand beaches. Kick back with a tropical cocktail under an umbrella and forget all your worries!

Best Places to Stay in Cocoa Florida

There is no shortage of family vacation homes rentals, hotels or bed & breakfasts in Cocoa, Florida.

Best Time to Visit Cocoa Florida

Cocoa has long, hot summers and the temperatures go through the roof in July and August. Visit Cocoa in the spring months of April and May, or the fall months of September to avoid the heat.