🍴 Eat & Drink
One of the best parts of staying at Casa Blanca? You can leave the car parked. Some of Cocoa Beach’s best breakfast spots, restaurants, cocktail bars and nightlife are just a short stroll away.
👣 Walk From Casa Blanca
Whisk & Grind
Just up Atlantic Avenue from Casa Blanca, this family-owned breakfast and lunch spot is perfect for starting the day with pancakes, omelets, breakfast skillets, fresh coffee or mimosas. Their full Peet’s Coffee Bar makes it an easy morning coffee stop, too.
4th Street Fillin Station
A former gas station transformed into one of Downtown Cocoa Beach’s most unique restaurants. Grab breakfast, tacos, burgers, craft beer or one of their famously outrageous desserts and milkshakes.
Dirty Birds Tiki Bar & Grill
Tropical drinks, Floribbean-inspired food, live music and rooftop views right in the heart of Downtown Cocoa Beach. The Bird’s Nest rooftop bar is especially fun for drinks as the sun goes down.
The Alibi Cocktails & Bites
A stylish speakeasy-inspired cocktail bar with handcrafted drinks, wine, small plates and dinner. The original Alibi opened here in the 1950s and was once a hangout for astronauts, giving this polished little spot a fun connection to Cocoa Beach history.
Coconuts on the Beach
For the classic Cocoa Beach experience, head straight to the ocean. Coconuts serves seafood, burgers and tropical drinks overlooking the beach, often with live music.
The Tiny Turtle
A colorful local favorite serving Caribbean and Puerto Rican-inspired food, including sofrito bowls, tacos and sandwiches. Casual, tropical and perfect for lunch after the beach.
Flavour Kitchen & Wine Bar
A chef-driven Downtown Cocoa Beach restaurant with creative small plates, seafood, steaks and wine. A great choice when you’re looking for a more elevated dinner or date night.
Koko Japanese Pub
An intimate Japanese restaurant specializing in sushi, premium fish and creative Japanese dishes. A fantastic option for a special dinner downtown.
Rebellion Beachside Bar & Bistro
Chef-driven dishes, wine and craft cocktails in an intimate setting just a couple blocks from the ocean. Another excellent pick for date night or a nicer dinner.
Salty Sisters Bar & Grill
A laid-back, locally owned Cocoa Beach bar and grill with burgers, wings and casual beach-town fare. Great for an easy lunch, dinner or drinks.
The Green Room Café
A local favorite for lighter fare, with wraps, salads, bowls, smoothies and plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. Perfect for a fresh lunch between beach days.
Juice ’N Java Café
A cozy Downtown Cocoa Beach staple for coffee, breakfast, smoothies, açaí bowls and baked goods. An easy stop before heading to the sand.
Coa
A stylish, upscale downtown spot featuring globally inspired shareable dishes and creative cocktails. Save this one for a dressier night out.
Boardroom Cocoa Beach
Wine, charcuterie and small plates in a relaxed downtown setting. A great stop for sharing a board and a bottle of wine before heading out for the evening.
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Long Doggers
A casual Space Coast staple for wings, burgers, seafood, wraps and cold drinks. Easygoing and family-friendly.
Florida’s Fresh Grill
A popular choice for fresh seafood, steaks and cocktails when you want a sit-down dinner outside the downtown area.
Sandbar Sports Grill
A lively Cocoa Beach institution near the Pier known for tacos, seafood, drinks, sports and live music.
⚓ Waterfront & Port Canaveral
Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar
Fresh seafood, tropical drinks and live music overlooking the water at Port Canaveral. Come around sunset and watch the boats cruise through the port.
Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill
Grab a table overlooking the port and watch enormous cruise ships glide past while you eat. One of the most fun Port Canaveral experiences for visitors.
Seafood Atlantic
A seafood market and waterfront restaurant located right on the commercial fishing docks. A great choice for fresh, locally sourced seafood.
🚗 Worth the Short Drive
The Fat Snook
A longtime Cocoa Beach favorite for an intimate, upscale dinner with a focus on fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients.
Djon’s Steak & Lobster House
Head south to Melbourne Beach for steaks, seafood, cocktails and a more upscale night out.
Historic Cocoa Village
Rather than choosing just one restaurant, spend an evening exploring Cocoa Village and choose from its collection of restaurants, bars and cafés along the historic downtown streets.
🏖️ Beaches
Downtown Cocoa Beach
Casa Blanca is just a short walk from the Atlantic, making this the easiest choice for a spontaneous beach morning, sunset walk or surf session.
Lori Wilson Park
A beautiful oceanfront park with beach access, a boardwalk through a maritime hammock, picnic areas and plenty of room to spend the day.
Cocoa Beach Pier
Combine a beach day with surfing, restaurants, drinks, shopping and an 800-foot walk out over the Atlantic.
Jetty Park
A favorite near Port Canaveral for beach days, fishing and watching cruise ships and rockets.
Playalinda Beach + Canaveral National Seashore
For a more natural Florida beach experience, head north to miles of undeveloped coastline surrounding Kennedy Space Center.
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🚀 Must-See Attractions
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
One of the experiences that makes the Space Coast unlike anywhere else in Florida. See Space Shuttle Atlantis, explore the Apollo/Saturn V Center, tour NASA facilities and experience the history and future of human spaceflight.
Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier
An iconic Cocoa Beach landmark stretching 800 feet over the Atlantic with restaurants, bars, shopping, surfing and beach activities.
Ron Jon Surf Shop
Visit the legendary Cocoa Beach flagship, the world’s largest surf shop, for beachwear, surf gear and a little piece of Cocoa Beach history.
Brevard Zoo
A fantastic family day trip with hundreds of animals, interactive experiences and unique ways to explore the zoo.
The Dinosaur Store & Museum
Explore dinosaurs, fossils, ancient cultures and interactive exhibits right here in Cocoa Beach.
Historic Cocoa Village
Spend an afternoon wandering the boutiques, restaurants, galleries and historic streets of this charming riverfront downtown.
🌴 Things To Do
Watch a Rocket Launch 🚀
One of the coolest parts of staying on the Space Coast is looking up and seeing a rocket heading into space. Cocoa Beach offers incredible views of launches from Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center.
Kayak the Thousand Islands 🛶
Paddle through mangrove tunnels and the Banana River Lagoon while looking for dolphins, manatees, birds and other Florida wildlife.
Experience Bioluminescence ✨
During peak conditions, nighttime kayak tours take you onto the Indian River Lagoon and Banana River, where tiny organisms can make the water glow with every paddle stroke.
Take a Surf Lesson 🏄
You’re staying in one of Florida’s most famous surf towns, so why not give it a try? Cocoa Beach’s waves are particularly popular for beginners.
Go Deep-Sea Fishing 🎣
Head to Port Canaveral for offshore fishing charters targeting some of Florida’s most exciting saltwater species.
Explore Port Canaveral ⚓
Watch enormous cruise ships come and go, grab seafood along the waterfront or book a fishing, sailing or boating excursion.
Shop & Stroll Downtown Cocoa Beach 🌺
Walk from Casa Blanca to locally owned restaurants, bars, shops and nightlife without having to make a day of it.
Explore Historic Cocoa Village 🛍️
Cross the causeway to spend an afternoon shopping, dining and strolling along the Indian River.
🌊 Explore More of the Space Coast
From 72 miles of coastline to rocket launches, wildlife preserves, waterfront communities and endless ways to get out on the water, there’s always something new to discover.
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Stay close. Explore far. Come home to Casa Blanca.