Cocoa Beach, FloridaIndian River LagoonRockledge Church of ChristBrevard ZooBarnett LakeKings ParkCape Canaveral
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Cocoa Beach

Cocoa Beach is a town in Brevard district, Florida, United States of about 11,595 people. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit: 27 forts & heritage, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 17 museums. The must-see places are Indian River Lagoon, Rockledge Church of Christ and Brevard Zoo.

28.3206° N, 80.6092° WPop. 11,595

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Within 30 km85 places
Within 50 km104
Must-see91
Notable67
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Indian River Lagoon, lake near Cocoa Beach
Must-see

Indian River Lagoon

Lake · 11 km

Rockledge Church of Christ, church near Cocoa Beach
Must-see

Rockledge Church of Christ

Church · 16 km

Brevard Zoo, nature spot near Cocoa Beach
Must-see

Brevard Zoo

Nature spot · 18 km

Places near Cocoa Beach by type

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One day from Cocoa Beach

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:48 pm

82 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Cocoa Beach
  2. Indian River Lagoonlake · 45 min
  3. Brevard Zoonature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Rockledge Church of Christchurch · 30 min
  5. Barnett Lakelake · 45 min
  6. Kings Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Cocoa Beach
Today’s loopCocoa BeachStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cocoa Beach?

Indian River Lagoon (lake, about 11 km), Rockledge Church of Christ (church, about 16 km), Brevard Zoo (nature spot, about 18 km), Barnett Lake (lake, about 20 km), Kings Park (park, about 20 km), Cape Canaveral (beach, about 21 km).

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

104 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 museums, 8 churches, 11 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Cocoa Beach?

USS Nathaniel Greene, about 13 km by road; Navaho Missile (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Cocoa Beach?

Indian River Lagoon, about 11 km by road; Sunrise Marina (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cocoa Beach?

Start in Cocoa Beach, visit Indian River Lagoon, then Brevard Zoo, then Rockledge Church of Christ, then Barnett Lake, then Kings Park, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.