Food and Beverage Cocoa Beach
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a great "on the beach" bar and restaurant, offering great food and live music. The Bang Shrimp are delectable as are the fish of the day offerings.
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Coconuts on the Beach
2 Minutemen CausewayThis is a great "on the beach" bar and restaurant, offering great food and live music. The Bang Shrimp are delectable as are the fish of the day offerings.
This local treasure has been around forever. The place to go to dance or just watch. German food.
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Heidi's Jazz Club
7 N Orlando AveThis local treasure has been around forever. The place to go to dance or just watch. German food.
Great food, great drinks sports bar. Not on the water but still cool.
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Preacher Bar
8699 Astronaut BlvdGreat food, great drinks sports bar. Not on the water but still cool.
Lulu’s
34 S Atlantic AveA block and a half from Paradise Found. Need I say more?
Overlooking the cruise terminals, enjoy a beverage, dinner and live music while you watch the ships sail in and out.
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Cape Canaveral
Overlooking the cruise terminals, enjoy a beverage, dinner and live music while you watch the ships sail in and out.
Sandbar Sports Grill
4301 Ocean Beach BlvdEntertainment almost every night.
Hunker Down Lounge
7 S Atlantic AveBloody Mary heaven.
Outdoor area is waterfront, indoors is two levels of live performances. Go to their website and get their calendar on time, dates and performers.
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Lou's Blues Bar & Grill
3191 N Hwy A1AOutdoor area is waterfront, indoors is two levels of live performances. Go to their website and get their calendar on time, dates and performers.
Beachside's original brewery, offering Cocoa Beach Pale Ale, Not Just Some Oatmeal Stout, 888 India Pale Ale and more.
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Cocoa Beach Brewing Company
150 N Atlantic AveBeachside's original brewery, offering Cocoa Beach Pale Ale, Not Just Some Oatmeal Stout, 888 India Pale Ale and more.
Florida Beer Company
200 Imperial BlvdA true pioneer in the craft beer industry.
Salty Sisters Bar & Grill
Food Scene
Puerto Rican food, very casual, outdoor patio. Sofrito bowls (pork or shrimp) is mind blowing. PB and J BBQ pork sliders, with just a hint of PB and the Thai "jelly" was outrageous. Peanut butter and chocolate rum cake.
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The Tiny Turtle
249 Minutemen CausewayPuerto Rican food, very casual, outdoor patio. Sofrito bowls (pork or shrimp) is mind blowing. PB and J BBQ pork sliders, with just a hint of PB and the Thai "jelly" was outrageous. Peanut butter and chocolate rum cake.
Best Ice Cream and local scene. Always a line.
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The Fat Donkey Ice Cream and Fine Desserts
247 Minutemen CausewayBest Ice Cream and local scene. Always a line.
Wine and Beer Bar, live music, great food. A local hang out. More than just coffee.
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Juice 'N Java Cafe
75 N Orlando AveWine and Beer Bar, live music, great food. A local hang out. More than just coffee.
Reservations a must. Very tiny place with some outdoor dining. Pricey but delicious.
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Fat Kahunas
8 Minutemen CausewayReservations a must. Very tiny place with some outdoor dining. Pricey but delicious.
Just because. Local secret. Most amazing Acai Bowls Ever!!!! Play a game of ping pong while you wait.
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Cafe Surfinista
86 N Orlando AveJust because. Local secret. Most amazing Acai Bowls Ever!!!! Play a game of ping pong while you wait.
Simply Delicious Cafe & Bakery
125 N Orlando AveBest breakfast, locally owned.
Reservations a MUST. Very small intimate place. Delectable seafood.
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Pompano Grill
110 N Brevard AveReservations a MUST. Very small intimate place. Delectable seafood.
Beach Dogs
24 N Orlando AveBest Hot Dogs on the beach, order at window and dine outside.
Jenna's Breezeway
20 N Brevard AveTucked away, but not a secret to the locals.
Sit on the water and enjoy fresh seafood while visiting Port Canaveral. Live music most nights.
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Rusty's Seafood and Oyster Bar
628 Glen Cheek DrSit on the water and enjoy fresh seafood while visiting Port Canaveral. Live music most nights.
Pineapple Point
142 N Atlantic AveCool atmosphere.
Bruno's Pizzeria
366 N Orlando AvePizza delivery is a must during a vacation.
Jazzys Mainely Lobster-Seafood
210 N Orlando AveThe name says it all.
Great place to watch a sunset, albeit a short drive (perhaps 2 miles south of the cottage).
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Squid Lips
2200 S Orlando AveGreat place to watch a sunset, albeit a short drive (perhaps 2 miles south of the cottage).
Great breakfast, homemade sausage and corned beef hash. A short drive (four miles north).
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Sunrise Diner
365 W Cocoa Beach CausewayGreat breakfast, homemade sausage and corned beef hash. A short drive (four miles north).
In a hurry or just want a delicious Acai Bowl? Stop in. The owner has nine franchises in Puerto Rico; this is the first location in the USA. Absolutely delicious and healthy.
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Acai Express CB
19 N Orlando AveIn a hurry or just want a delicious Acai Bowl? Stop in. The owner has nine franchises in Puerto Rico; this is the first location in the USA. Absolutely delicious and healthy.
The newest place in town, tucked in close to Heidi's. When you walk through the doors you are greeted with romantic intimate booths, a wine bar and bar height tables. Food is amazing; try the whole snapper!
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Flavour Kitchen And Wine Bar
15 N Orlando AveThe newest place in town, tucked in close to Heidi's. When you walk through the doors you are greeted with romantic intimate booths, a wine bar and bar height tables. Food is amazing; try the whole snapper!
Mangia & Bevi Pizzeria Napoletana
218 W Cocoa Beach CausewayGreat NY style pizza.
Been around FOREVER. Really really really good Tex Mex. Short drive south, maybe three miles. Order at the counter.
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Taco City
2955 S Atlantic AveBeen around FOREVER. Really really really good Tex Mex. Short drive south, maybe three miles. Order at the counter.
Homemade mozzo, sea bass, and veal with freshly made pasta. A drive but worth it.
Antonio & Vittoria Italian Tavern
586 Florida A1AHomemade mozzo, sea bass, and veal with freshly made pasta. A drive but worth it.
Because who doesn't love the Enchiladas Cancun (stuffed with shrimp and scallions).
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Cocoa Beach Spa
117 Barlow AveBecause who doesn't love the Enchiladas Cancun (stuffed with shrimp and scallions).
Scotts on Fifth
141 5th AveSpecial occasion amazing.
Cafe Margaux Restaurant
220 Brevard AveSpecial occasion. Tomato Bisque soup.
Mambos Beachside Bar & Grill
1300 North Atlantic AvenuePulled pork fries and the observation deck.
Burratta bruschetta and gorgonzola stuffed mushrooms, lamb shank Osso Bucco and short ribs with truffle mashed potatoes. Tiramisu and poached pear in port. Located in a strip mall.
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Alfredo's Paradiso Kitchen
Burratta bruschetta and gorgonzola stuffed mushrooms, lamb shank Osso Bucco and short ribs with truffle mashed potatoes. Tiramisu and poached pear in port. Located in a strip mall.
Fresh fish, Peruvian style. Thin fish slices marinated to perfection in lime juice olive oil and Peruvian secret spices.
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El Buzo Peruvian Cuisine
5675 N Atlantic AveFresh fish, Peruvian style. Thin fish slices marinated to perfection in lime juice olive oil and Peruvian secret spices.
TELY'S Chinese Restaurant
6450 N Wickham RdSnow White Prawns, Pineapple fried rice with shrimp.
Southern Charm Cafe
8501 Astronaut BlvdBrunch is delicious. Breakfast too.
Sumo Japanese Restaurant
258 E Eau Gallie BlvdPerson Sushi Sampler and Dragon Roll.
English custard waffles or pancakes with fruit.
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Merritt Island Pancake House
950 N Courtenay PkwyEnglish custard waffles or pancakes with fruit.
Melbourne Seafood Station
2001 S Harbor City BlvdCrab legs
Green Turtle Market
855 E Eau Gallie BlvdLobster grilled cheese sandwiches
Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo served with rolls and herb butter.
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Branos Italian Grill
3680 N Atlantic AveChicken Fettuccini Alfredo served with rolls and herb butter.
Soft serve on steroids; good place to go after going to Cape Canaveral to watch the cruise ships sail.
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Twistee Treat Cape Canaveral
8200 Astronaut BlvdSoft serve on steroids; good place to go after going to Cape Canaveral to watch the cruise ships sail.
Nolan's Irish Pub
204 W Cocoa Beach CausewayGuinness stew and a perfect pint. Trivia games.
North By South Bistro
Florida A1ALobster rolls
Opened last year and is amazing. Outdoor seating, games, live music and good food and beverages. What more do you want?
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4th Street Fillin Station
382 N Orlando AveOpened last year and is amazing. Outdoor seating, games, live music and good food and beverages. What more do you want?
The Pig & Whistle
240 N Orlando AveThe Skinny Mermaid
68 S Orlando AveCocoa Beach Ale House
5590 N Atlantic AveCafe Margaux Restaurant
220 Brevard AveRomantic! Delicious!
Pompano Grill
110 N Brevard AveNAOKI JAPANESE CUISINE
3360 Dixie Hwy NEPita Paradise
225 W Cocoa Beach CausewayThe Island Waterfront Bar & Grill
1891 E Merritt Island CausewaySkewers Mediterranean Grille
144 5th AveCabana Shores
5240 N US Hwy 1Genna Pizza Company
4301 N Wickham RdCoastal Bites
903 East New Haven AvenueChez Cani Café & Bistro
6375 N Wickham RdEssentials
Locally owned grocery store, with ready made food, wine, steaks for the barbecue. Fresh produce, soups, deli meats, baked goods. Everything you need, three blocks away.
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Coastal Produce Market
35 N Brevard AveLocally owned grocery store, with ready made food, wine, steaks for the barbecue. Fresh produce, soups, deli meats, baked goods. Everything you need, three blocks away.
Apocalypse Coffee Roasters
454 N Harbor City BlvdCanaveral Meats & Deli
8109 Canaveral BlvdHerbal Cottage
12 N Brevard AveAlthough there is Coffee in The Cottage, there are a couple of coffee shops in the area. Explore!
Bula Kava Bar & Coffeehouse (Cocoa Beach)
124 N Orlando AveAlthough there is Coffee in The Cottage, there are a couple of coffee shops in the area. Explore!
Cafe Espresso
25 South Atlantic AvenueNew little coffee shop just a block and a half away. Food is yummy too.
Parks & Nature
Walk among the mangroves on a dune. Two miles away (walk the beach).
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Lori Wilson Park
1500 N Atlantic AveWalk among the mangroves on a dune. Two miles away (walk the beach).
Fill your cooler, take the umbrella and canopy, and spend the day.
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Cocoa Beach
Fill your cooler, take the umbrella and canopy, and spend the day.
Drive down A1A to this amazing inlet, where the Indian River (Intercoastal Waterway) meets the ocean. Large fish are caught here so fun to watch them reel them in. Have lunch after at Squidlips in Sebastian on River Road.
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Sebastian Inlet State Park
Sebastian Inlet State ParkDrive down A1A to this amazing inlet, where the Indian River (Intercoastal Waterway) meets the ocean. Large fish are caught here so fun to watch them reel them in. Have lunch after at Squidlips in Sebastian on River Road.
The Brevard Zoo is located a short fifteen minute drive from Cocoa Beach. While there, visit the new town of Viera, offering restaurants, shopping, nightlife.
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Brevard Zoo
8225 N Wickham RdThe Brevard Zoo is located a short fifteen minute drive from Cocoa Beach. While there, visit the new town of Viera, offering restaurants, shopping, nightlife.
Wild Florida Airboats & Gator Park
3301 Lake Cypress RdLone Cabbage Fish Camp
8199 W King StWickham Park
2500 Parkway DrSightseeing
Watch a launch from our beach or go to Titusville and tour the Space Center.
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SpaceX Launch and Landing Control Center
Spaceport WayWatch a launch from our beach or go to Titusville and tour the Space Center.
Watch mega cruise ships entering and leaving Jetty Park and enjoy outdoor dining while you are there. Great museum with the history of Port Canaveral is a must. Beach can be somewhat crowded (I am spoiled by South 2nd Street), but there are a couple of restaurants that are fun: Rusty's, Grills to name a few. Or take a three or four day cruise before or after your stay at Paradise Found.
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Port Canaveral Cruise Port Terminal One
9245 Charles M Rowland DrWatch mega cruise ships entering and leaving Jetty Park and enjoy outdoor dining while you are there. Great museum with the history of Port Canaveral is a must. Beach can be somewhat crowded (I am spoiled by South 2nd Street), but there are a couple of restaurants that are fun: Rusty's, Grills to name a few. Or take a three or four day cruise before or after your stay at Paradise Found.
Watch cruise ships sail out around 4 p.m. each day and walk the jetty. There are locks west of this area which release water from Banana River. Lots of places to dine at the port (Rusty's, Grills, Larry's Chicken Shack to name a few).
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Jetty Park Pier
Jetty Park PierWatch cruise ships sail out around 4 p.m. each day and walk the jetty. There are locks west of this area which release water from Banana River. Lots of places to dine at the port (Rusty's, Grills, Larry's Chicken Shack to name a few).
Rent paddle boards, kayaks. They also offer tours and lessons.
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A1A Beach Rentals & Outdoor Center
6811 N Atlantic AveRent paddle boards, kayaks. They also offer tours and lessons.
Entertainment & Activities
Walt Disney World Resort
Just 90 minutes from the cottage.
Universal's Islands of Adventure
6000 Universal BlvdSeaWorld Orlando
7007 Sea World DrBreakfast, lunch or dinner and enjoy a great bar scene on iconic Cocoa Beach Pier.
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Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier
401 Meade AveBreakfast, lunch or dinner and enjoy a great bar scene on iconic Cocoa Beach Pier.
Olympic size heated pool, available for a fee. Two 18 hole golf courses. so close to cottage. They even rent bikes for your golf bag.
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Cocoa Beach Country Club
5000 Tom Warriner BlvdOlympic size heated pool, available for a fee. Two 18 hole golf courses. so close to cottage. They even rent bikes for your golf bag.
Surfside Players
301 Ramp RdLocal theatre just four blocks from the cottage.
Brevard Zoo
8225 N Wickham RdVoted one of the best zoos in the country.
Andretti Thrill Park
3960 S Babcock StFinest Family Entertainment in the area.
Golf-N-Gator
6355 N Atlantic AveFun for the whole family.
Another fun indoor activity for the family.
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Sky Zone Trampoline Park
624 Barnes BlvdAnother fun indoor activity for the family.
Tank America
6605 Ellis RdMilitary Theme Park, 7000 sq ft indoor Laser Combat.
Urban Air Adventure Park
6729 Colonnade AveFun, fun, fun!
Cocoa Beach Skatepark
1450 Minutemen CausewayEnough said!
Fun for the whole family! 2,000 sq ft arcade and two 18 hole golf courses.
Jungle Village Golf course
8801 Astronaut BlvdFun for the whole family! 2,000 sq ft arcade and two 18 hole golf courses.
Shopping
Voted BEST GROCERY STORE in the US. Say no more.
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Publix Super Market Cornerstone Plaza
5645 N Atlantic AveVoted BEST GROCERY STORE in the US. Say no more.
Bikinis, surf boards: everything you need for the beach and more. Take home a trinket to your children, tell them you missed them (not!).
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Ron Jon Watersports
4275 N Atlantic AveBikinis, surf boards: everything you need for the beach and more. Take home a trinket to your children, tell them you missed them (not!).
Macy's
777 E Merritt Island CausewayYou just might need something from Macy's. One never knows.