8 days in Cocoa Beach Itinerary

Situated in one of Florida's busiest vacation areas, Cocoa Beach burst onto the world scene in the 1960s, when it became a popular setting for parades honoring the nation's "Apollo" astronauts.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cocoa Beach: Ponce Inlet (Marine Science Center, Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, &more), Merritt Island (NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex & Space Shuttle Atlantis) and Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens (in Port Orange). Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Cocoa Beach, brush up on your military savvy at Navy Seal Museum, test your team's savvy at Escape Room Entertainment, and kick your exploration up a notch at Cocoa Beach Aerial Adventures.

To find maps, photos, reviews, and tourist information, use the Cocoa Beach trip planner.

In August, plan for daily highs up to 88°F, and evening lows to 78°F.