The 10 Best Outdoor Activities in Cocoa Beach, Florida (FL)

January 25, 2022 Moriah Teneyck

Located on Florida's Space Coast, Cocoa Beach offers a sunny shoreline with activities such as parasailing, casino cruises and the Brevard Zoo. It's the closest beach to Orlando, so you can enjoy Orlando's attractions and also get to relax on the coast of Florida. Port Canaveral , the state's fastest growing port, is a popular departure point for Caribbean cruises.
Restaurants in Cocoa Beach

1. Ron Jon Surf School

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Ron Jon Surf School

Learn how to surf at this surfing school.

2. Fin Expeditions

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Fin Expeditions

Like kayaking with an old friend. Fin Expeditions goal is to give you a magical experience with little effort from you, other than the paddling of course ;-). Kayak the Thousand Islands searching for Manatee, Dolphin, and many species of birds while in the heart of the tropical Mangroves. Our tours are all located right in the heart of Cocoa Beach so you won't have to travel far. Our Bioluminescence kayak tours are a bucket list activity for all. Safety is always at the front of our minds with well-trained staff. Relax while you are with our crew. Every purchase helps locals in need and lagoon conservation efforts. World-class nature tour. Approx, 2 hrs. Reservations are required.

3. Ric Hinmans Lazy Days Kayak Tours

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Ric Hinmans Lazy Days Kayak Tours

Cocoa Beach Kayak Eco Tours

4. Nex Generation Surfing School

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Nex Generation Surfing School

Our Surf School is now running surf camps and teaching surfing lessons in Cocoa Beach, Florida. From beginner to advanced, we have professional, CPR certified instructors which are there to ensure your fun and safety during the class. Cocoa Beach Florida is well known for surfing, and offers us an ideal location to run our surf camps and teach private surfing lessons. There is a variety of other surf camps being run in the county, some of which are at breaks that are not the best for giving surfing lessons. Cocoa Beach Florida has long been considered one of the best areas in the world to go in and catch your first waves.Whether you have never touched a surfboard before or ready to move to the Nex level, Nex Generation Surf School will take you there. Longboard or shortboard, we have the instructor for you! We will have you in the water and surfing on your very first day at camp or lesson. All of our surf camps have safe soft surfboards which make our camp as safe as it can get. For the more advanced surfers, you can supply your own boards if you wish to. No matter what, just make sure you get out there and have a good time.NexGen's summer surf camps are going to be run directly from our shop in Cocoa Beach, FL. We can help arrange stay at the hotel and include the surf camp as the perfect learning vacation. At surf camp, you learn to ride the waves and experience the healthy, exciting sport of surfing first hand. After each morning camp, private lessons are also available. All surf camps have a low student to instructor ratio and are staffed with accomplished surfers who are knowledgeable of the ocean and the environment. In Cocoa Beach you can lean to surf while taking advantage of Florida's warm water and pleasant weather

5. School Of Surf

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School Of Surf

Learn to surf alongside our highly qualified, trained professional instructors. Cocoa Beach provides year round, ideal surf conditions for a memorable first surfing experience. School of Surf offers private and group lessons as well as seasonal week long camps. School of Surf is a deep rooted family business that looks forward to sharing the love of surfing with each and one of you.

6. 2 Castaway Fishing Redfish Charters

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2 Castaway Fishing Redfish Charters

Light tackle and fly fishing on the Beautiful Indian River Lagoon Estuary. Just 45 minutes from Orlando is some of the best inshore saltwater fishing found anywhere. The world famous Mosquito Lagoon has some of the largest concentrations of redfish and trout in Florida. Capt Jon Lulay has been guiding since 1997 and is friendly and knowledgeable of this great fishery. All bait, tackle, and licenses provided!!

7. Lagooner Fishing Guides

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Lagooner Fishing Guides

A connection to East Central Florida's best fishing destinations, charter fishing captains and full-time expert fishing guides. Whether you're a novice angler or an avid fly fisherman, we hook-you-up with Coast Guard approved, licensed Florida charter captains and modern vessels with abilities to put you on fish and improve your angling skills.

8. Captain Ed's Family Fishing & Nature Charter Company

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Captain Ed's Family Fishing & Nature Charter Company

Family Fishing & Nature charter. Enjoy a day with family and friends,explore secluded islands.Watch a rocket launch,Shark fishing,inshore fishing or nature tours. Sunset cruise or night trip. Also memorial ash spreading.

9. Wild Side Tours

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Wild Side Tours

Unique Eco boat tour through the Thousand Islands Nature Preserve in the Banana River. Educational, informative and fun presentations. See the other side of Cocoa Beach, Banana River, Indian River Lagoon, and the understanding of manatees, dolphins and birds, as well as the mangrove islands. Our 20 passenger catamaran, with open seating and coverage to provide shade allows for a more personal and interactive experience. Daily tours RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Private tours are also available for birding, photography, and marine science. Private charters for birthday parties, reunions company off time or you name it.

10. Fin and Fly Fishing Charters

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Fin and Fly Fishing Charters

Inshore and Deep sea fishing charters in Cocoa Beach Florida. We offer multiple fishing charters, shark fishing, nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, offshore deep sea fishing as well as Bioluminescence tours. We are located in Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Port Canaveral, and also in Titusville Florida. We are a short drive from Orlando, Daytona, Kissimmee, Merritt Island, Kennedy Space Center, Disney, and Universal Studios. We have multiple boats with top quality captains that fish Mosquito Lagoon, Indian River Lagoon, Banana River Lagoon, and the Atlantic Ocean.

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