Located on Florida’s Space Coast, Cocoa Beach is the ultimate South Florida beach town, surrounded by natural beauty and an inviting community, resting on the water’s edge of the Atlantic Ocean.
Positioned on a barrier island in Brevard County, Cocoa Beach spans 15 square miles and is bound by Cape Canaveral to the north, Crescent Beach to the south, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and Banana River to the west.
The quintessential destination for yacht connoisseurs, there are a number of boating channels spread across the area including the 0-99 Channel, 100 Channel, 200 Channel for houseboats, 300 Channel, 400 Channel near residential properties for larger vessels, 500 Channel and 600 Channel.
Centrally located, Cocoa Beach is near Merritt Island, Crescent Beach, Indian Harbour Beach, and Melbourne Beach.
Cocoa Beach, incorporated in 1957, is ingrained with rich history and charm, beginning just after the Civil War, when a family of freed slaves established a settlement in the area. From a group of Cocoa men buying the entire tract of land in 1988 to America’s space program injecting Cocoa Beach with 360 degrees of vibrancy and life during the 1960s, this quaint neighborhood represents a time capsule of expansive United States history.
After NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center broke ground 15 miles away, Cocoa Beach became a hotbed for families looking to relocate to Cocoa Beach, filling this once uninhabited stretch of land with some of the brightest technical minds in the nation and their children (often referred to as “Cape Brats”). Today, many of those working for the Kennedy Space Center still call Cocoa Beach home.
Outside of the Kennedy Space Center, this beautiful city also lends pride of place to the 1960s sitcom, “I Dream of Jeannie.”
A picturesque neighborhood that captures the sweet life and flip-flop style of living, Cocoa Beach attracts both local and international buyers looking to indulge in the warmer weather, snow-white beaches, fresh “off the boat” seafood, and miles of trails and nature centers.
And for those who enjoy the sand and surf, Cocoa Beach is the idyllic spot to ride the waves with over 100 surfing destinations and oceanfront parks. In addition, a collection of unique “stub-end” streets with access to the ocean are carpeted throughout town with public dunes to cross over.
Cocoa Beach Pier, located on the sands and jutting out over the ocean, is wildly sought after by local fishermen and is the perfect destination to cool off and watch the sunset at dusk.
Cocoa Beach Country Club, a private members-only golf course, offers golf pros world-class amenities and white glove facilities with a verdant championship course that’s lined with balmy tropical foliage and scented exotic flora.
Avid golfers can also peruse an abundance of residential golf communities located across Cocoa Beach and its nearby communities or discover a wide selection of beautiful riverfront estates, oceanfront condominiums, and one-acre mansions on the water.
A family-friendly community, A-rated public and private schools are nearby. Cocoa Beach is approximately 15.2 miles away from Orlando Melbourne International Airport. Orlando is just over 1 hour away.
13,893 people live in Cocoa Beach, where the median age is 58.8 and the average individual income is $63,890. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Cocoa Beach, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Coastal Vegan Grill, M B Seafood Company, and Kula Yoga.
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| Dining | 4.16 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 4.55 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.9 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.13 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.35 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.92 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.09 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.81 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.1 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Cocoa Beach has 7,298 households, with an average household size of 1.9. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Cocoa Beach do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 13,893 people call Cocoa Beach home. The population density is 2,674.28 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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