Cocoa combines historic charm with a picturesque setting on the Indian River. Shop and dine in the leafy downtown district, relax in riverfront parks and admire heritage-listed architecture. Easy access to iconic attractions like the Kennedy Space Centre makes Cocoa a great base for sightseeing in the Sunshine State.
Things to do in Cocoa
Enjoy more than four hectares of prime shoreline in Cocoa Riverfront Park. Located in the heart of Downtown Cocoa, the park features grassy areas, playgrounds and picnic tables. Stroll along the scenic boardwalk and enjoy outdoor concerts at the amphitheatre.
You’ll find everything from independent boutiques and artisan galleries to antique shops and flower markets in Historic Cocoa Village. The neighbourhood is set on the Indian River and features tree-lined streets framed by handsome red-brick buildings. Admire local landmarks like Porcher House, which was built in the Classical Revival style, or enjoy a show at the beautifully restored Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse. Bistros and restaurants dot the waterfront and treat you to tasty food and beautiful river views.
Cocoa is a launchpad to iconic sights and attractions like the Kennedy Space Center. The campus is enormous and spotlights how space exploration has evolved over the decades. Learn about NASA’s rigorous astronaut training programs, watch multimedia shows dedicated to lunar missions and see famous space shuttles and rockets. The U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame celebrates heroes like Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.
Learn about everything from the Ice Age to the Space Race at the Brevard Museum of History & Natural Science. Exhibits cover a wide range of topics and are designed to engage and educate. See dioramas of local archeological sites and admire hundreds of shells and sea creatures found in the waterways around Brevard County.
Getting around Cocoa
Historic Cocoa Village is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. The city is in Brevard County, a 45-minute drive from Orlando. Rental cars offer the freedom to visit Cocoa and explore surrounding sights and attractions at your own pace. Orlando International Airport is a 30-minute drive away.