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The year-round sun and warm temperatures of Florida’s coastal towns, plus the sand, sun, water, and fun they provide make them an ideal destination for your getaway any time of year, but especially during the summer months. There are several coastal towns to choose from, but for families with children who are also surf buffs or space buffs, a visit to Cocoa Beach on Florida’s “Space Coast” is a must this summer. It’s the perfect mix of all that sand, sun, water, and fun everyone craves while also being close to Cape Canaveral, and even Orlando. There are plenty of activities in Cocoa Beach that are fun for kids of all ages!
Just about every kid dreams of one day going to space. If there’s a kid or kid-at-heart with that dream, one Space Coast activity that should be at the top of your itinerary is a visit to the center. Wander off into the various “Mission Zones” where activities, attractions, and tours are grouped by chronological era, creating a detailed picture of humans in space. For an unforgettable experience, Dine with an Astronaut to hear stories about their journey to space and enjoy a chef-prepared buffet meal with them. If you’d like to experience what they did, the Astronaut Training Experience allows guests to perform a spacewalk using immersive microgravity simulation technology or participate in a launch of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket. Tickets are available at the gate or online.
The kids may need to burn off some extra energy they didn’t get out at the beach. Golf N Gator boasts two 18-hole mini golf courses along with an animal encounter where you’ll see a variety of alligators and reptiles, while the teens and other adults will want to gear up for the Beachside Grand Prix: a multi-level go-kart experience there. For a more beachy experience without the reptiles, Lighthouse Cove Adventure Golf also boasts two 18-hole mini-golf courses. After the round, sample craft beers at the craft beer bar, and treat the kids to hand-made ice cream!
Take your skills to the next level or learn a fun new sport. Learn from some of the best surf instructors in the state, who will have you going from land lessons and getting familiar with the board to catching your first wave in no time. Children as young as five-years-old are invited to learn to “hang 10,” and when everyone’s ready to catch a wave on their own, many surf schools offer rentals outside of class.
It’s in the name – Cocoa Beach! You came for the beach, so make sure you spend plenty of time there. Swim, sunbathe, take the kids on walk or run for some family exercise, or spread out a blanket and plant an umbrella for a beach picnic with the waves crashing in the background. Get an adrenaline boost, and add some excitement with parasailing, snorkeling, or SCUBA diving.
The store is home to the Museum of Dinosaurs & Ancient Cultures and is the gift store associated with the museum. After a visit to the museum, take home your own fossils, minerals, meteorites, jewelry, and more. The hall of dinosaurs features exhibits from the Devonian period all the way to the Cretaceous periods and includes fossils, cast skeletons, and true-to-life dinos in their natural habitat. Explore the mineral cave that boasts minerals and crystals from around the world, and an exhibit about the dawn of man, paleolithic tools, and more. Learn about the cultures of ancient Egypt, China, Mesoamerica, and Tribal Africa, like customs, art, architecture, and their daily way of life. The Adventure Zone is a hands-on activity area for all ages where you’ll discover science stations, free arcade games, the live-animal Reptile Run, and even a Nile River raft ride!
If you’re looking for a cold treat on a hot day in Cocoa Beach, Oasis Shaved Ice, and Fat Donkey are the perfect stops! Oasis Shaved Ice features as the name implies, shaved ice! There’s nothing better after spending the day on the beach or just out in the sun than shaved ice. As for Fat Donkey, they’re known for their ice cream and fine desserts. So stop in for some Baja Chocolate Marshmallow ice cream and some non-dairy sorbet or get a gummy bear popsicle or a warm churro!
There are plenty of things to do to design a summer getaway that includes activities in Cocoa Beach for the kids and adults of the group. Choose from a cozy one-bedroom for a small family, all the way up to a spacious five-bedroom and invite the whole family for a Cocoa Beach family reunion. Make everyone’s favorite meals or snacks in kitchens fully equipped with everything you need for the task. Stretch out with some popcorn and your favorite show or movie, or retreat to a private bedroom for some rest and relaxation at the end of the day. Spoil yourselves with a premium unit for upgrades like flat-screen TVs, stainless steel appliances, and more.
Call us today to start planning your Cocoa Beach summer getaway!
The year-round sun and warm temperatures of Florida’s coastal towns, plus the sand, water, and fun you’ll find there, makes them an ideal destination for your getaway that starts the summer season. There are several coastal towns to choose from, but if you’re a surf or space buff, you’ll love a visit to Cocoa Beach on Florida’s “Space Coast.” It’s the perfect mix of all the Florida coastal elements you crave while also being close to Cape Canaveral, and even Orlando. There are plenty of things to do and see, along with some extra special Cocoa Beach Memorial Day activities.
Put a visit at the top of your list of Space Coast activities this Memorial Day. Get a glimpse of the newest attraction, Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex, or wander off into the various “Mission Zones” where you’ll find hands-on activities, attractions, and tours grouped by chronological era for a detailed picture of humans in space. For a special experience, you can Dine with an Astronaut to hear stories about their journey to space while enjoying a chef-prepared buffet meal. If love what you hear and you’d like to experience what they did, the Astronaut Training Experience allows you to perform a spacewalk using immersive microgravity simulation technology, or you can participate in a launch of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket. Tickets for these special experiences are separate from regular admission and are available at the gate or online.
Everyone, no matter how old, can have fun in one place during your Memorial Day retreat to Cocoa Beach. Golf N Gator features two 18-hole mini golf courses, along with an animal encounter where you’ll see a variety of alligators and reptiles. Teens and adults will want to gear up for the Beachside Grand Prix, a multi-level go-kart experience. For a more beachy experience without the reptiles, Lighthouse Cove Adventure Golf also features two 18-hole mini-golf courses. After the round, sample craft beers at the craft beer bar, or their delicious handmade ice cream!
No matter how much fun and excitement you pack into a Memorial Day beach vacation, you came for rest and relaxation, too. Treat yourself to some total relaxation this Memorial Day with a trip to a local spa. There are several day spas throughout the Cocoa Beach area where you can relax your cares away with a treatment like a mani/pedi, facial, body scrub or wrap, and more. End the day completely relaxed and recharged. Some spas even offer treatments that cater to men and their unique needs, so the men of the group can get some vacation pampering, too.
Cocoa Beach may be part of the Space Coast, but it’s also world-renowned for its surfing culture. Take your skills to the next level or learn a fun new sport this Memorial Day. Learn from some of the best surf instructors in the state, who will have you going from land lessons and getting familiar with the board to catching your first wave in no time. Children as young as five-years-old can learn to “hang 10,” and when everyone’s ready to catch a wave on their own, many companies offer rentals outside of class.
It’s in the name – Cocoa Beach! You came for the beach this Memorial Day, so it’s no doubt going to be a feature of your stay. Swim, sunbathe, take a walk or run, or spread out a blanket and plant an umbrella for a beach picnic or to sit and read with the waves crashing in the background. If you’re looking for an adrenaline boost along with your beach bumming, add some excitement with parasailing, snorkeling, or SCUBA diving.
Founded in 1999 and formerly known as the Cocoa Beach Surf Museum, the Florida Surf Museum has moved from its original small space that was barely big enough to turn a longboard around to where it is today. That’s thanks to local volunteers and their donations of surf magazines, pictures, trophies, and other memorabilia. The first location grew large enough that it moved to its current location inside the Ron Jon Surf Shop watersports building.
There are plenty of things to do and see to design a Cocoa Beach Memorial Day getaway that’s unique to you and all your loved ones. Choose from a cozy one-bedroom all the way up to a spacious five-bedroom for a Memorial Day family reunion at the beach: there’s a vacation rental to suit your Memorial Day needs. Make the traditional Memorial Day cookout or any other meal in kitchens fully equipped with everything you’ll need to make a delicious home-cooked meal. Stretch out with some popcorn and your favorite show or movie, or retreat to a private bedroom for some R&R at the end of the day.
Call us today to start planning your Cocoa Beach Memorial Day adventure!