Perfect for families who love beaches, nature, wildlife.
The self-proclaimed surfing capital of the East Coast, living in the shadow of rocket launches from Kennedy Space Center next door.
What makes this a standout family trip.
Kids and teenagers will love Cocoa Beach’s mix of family attractions, dining and days out.
Surfboards and rocket launches share the skyline here, a pairing found almost nowhere else on the planet.
Strong sun and afternoon summer storms; watch beach flags and rip currents; hurricane season Jun–Nov.
Winter and spring (Nov–Apr); summers hot, humid and stormy
beach season (summer); holiday-season events (Nov–Dec).
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