Brevard district, Florida, United States

Places to visit near Cocoa

Cocoa is a town in Brevard district, Florida, United States, home to about 17,711 people. Within 50 km by road there are 70 places to visit — 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 parks, 9 churches and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science (3 km), Rockledge Church of Christ (9 km) and Barnett Lake (10 km).

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Cocoa, Florida
Cocoa, Brevard district, Florida, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cocoa at a glance

Location
Brevard district, Florida, United States
Population
about 17,711
Coordinates
28.3861° N, 80.7420° W
Places within 50 km
70 (38 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Cocoa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cocoa: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cocoa

40 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cocoa. The closest is Barnett Lake (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Cocoa

25 parks within 100 km of Cocoa. The closest is Kelly Park East (10 km); the best-known is Kings Park (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Cocoa

21 churches within 100 km of Cocoa. The closest is Central Church of Christ (1 km); the best-known is Rockledge Church of Christ (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cocoa

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cocoa. The closest is Helen & Allan Cruickshank Sanctuary (14 km); the best-known is Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Temples near Cocoa

19 temples within 100 km of Cocoa. The closest is New Hope Deliverance Temple (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Cocoa

18 museums within 100 km of Cocoa. The closest is Astronaut Memorial Planetarium & Observatory (2 km); the best-known is Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Cocoa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cocoa
  2. 9 km Rockledge Church of Christ · church, Brevard
  3. 4 km Barnett Lake · lake, Brevard
  4. 1 km Lake Florence · lake, Brevard
  5. 9 km Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science · museum, Brevard
  6. 11 km Kings Park · park, Brevard
  7. 10 km Back to Cocoa

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    Within 15 km of Cocoa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cocoa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs940Barnett Lake (10 km)
    Other attractions130H.S. Williams House (8 km)
    Parks825Kelly Park East (10 km)
    Churches921Central Church of Christ (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens819Helen & Allan Cruickshank Sanctuary (14 km)
    Temples119New Hope Deliverance Temple (7 km)
    Museums1118Astronaut Memorial Planetarium & Observatory (2 km)
    Forts & heritage712Porcher House (5 km)
    Beaches & coast712Greyhound/Flixbus (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves99Kiwanis Island (9 km)
    Waterfalls01Cascades at Kissimmee (82 km)

    Cocoa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cocoa?

    Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science (museum, about 3 km), Rockledge Church of Christ (church, about 9 km), Barnett Lake (lake, about 10 km), Lake Florence (lake, about 10 km), Kings Park (park, about 10 km), Lake Poinsett (lake, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cocoa?

    70 places on Spotwander: 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 attraction, 8 parks, 9 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Cocoa?

    Barnett Lake, about 10 km by road; Lake Florence (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Cocoa?

    Kelly Park East, about 10 km by road; Kings Park (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cocoa?

    Central Church of Christ, about 1 km by road; Church of God of Prophecy (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cocoa?

    Start in Cocoa, visit Rockledge Church of Christ, then Barnett Lake, then Lake Florence, then Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science, then Kings Park, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cocoa?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Cocoa

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Cocoa’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Cocoa on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.