Venus's Guidebook
My favorite restaurants
Definitely one my favorite places to eat in Cocoa Village (5 miles away). They have some great Thai lunch options. If you like Thai or Japanese food you won’t be disappointed. Afterwards you can walk around Cocoa Village or the park near the river, too! Super cool area to hang out & relax at.
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Thai Thai Village
100 Harrison StDefinitely one my favorite places to eat in Cocoa Village (5 miles away). They have some great Thai lunch options. If you like Thai or Japanese food you won’t be disappointed. Afterwards you can walk around Cocoa Village or the park near the river, too! Super cool area to hang out & relax at.
Who doesn’t love a great Mexican & Cuban restaurant? I know I do! I recommend the spinach enchiladas but everything on their menu is excellent! 😉🌮 Just a short drive of 1.8 miles (4 minutes away) *Location: 1341 N Cocoa Blvd., Cocoa
Chaparral Mexican Grill
1341 N Cocoa BlvdWho doesn’t love a great Mexican & Cuban restaurant? I know I do! I recommend the spinach enchiladas but everything on their menu is excellent! 😉🌮 Just a short drive of 1.8 miles (4 minutes away) *Location: 1341 N Cocoa Blvd., Cocoa
Love their pizza 🍕 They’re generous with toppings and it’s really close! 😁 You could actually walk there if you wanted to. I recommend grabbing a pizza or a sub and eating it at the picnic tables behind the college (EFSC) across the street. There’s a huge pond filled with turtles. You may even get to see the ponds gator “Al” (the alligator is small and is no threat) ❤️🐊
Odyssey Pizza & Subs
1424 Clearlake RdLove their pizza 🍕 They’re generous with toppings and it’s really close! 😁 You could actually walk there if you wanted to. I recommend grabbing a pizza or a sub and eating it at the picnic tables behind the college (EFSC) across the street. There’s a huge pond filled with turtles. You may even get to see the ponds gator “Al” (the alligator is small and is no threat) ❤️🐊
Used to be a gas station! A local favorite in Cocoa Beach. Cool vibes, best wings I’ve ever had, and a good beer selection. Known for their Sunday brunch (must arrive by noon). I recommend you asked to be seated outside in the back! :)
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4th Street Fillin Station
382 N Orlando AveUsed to be a gas station! A local favorite in Cocoa Beach. Cool vibes, best wings I’ve ever had, and a good beer selection. Known for their Sunday brunch (must arrive by noon). I recommend you asked to be seated outside in the back! :)
Looking for great seafood and cocktails? Here’s your place! Inside you’ll find lots of tropical fish tanks 🐠🐡
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Florida's Seafood Bar & Grill
480 W Cocoa Beach CausewayLooking for great seafood and cocktails? Here’s your place! Inside you’ll find lots of tropical fish tanks 🐠🐡
Fun atmosphere down at the port. If you’re there between 3:30-5 pm (depending on the day) you just may see a cruise ship go by. Great seafood, cocktails, and live entertainment in the evenings. You won’t be disappointed 😋
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Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar
500 Glen Cheek DrFun atmosphere down at the port. If you’re there between 3:30-5 pm (depending on the day) you just may see a cruise ship go by. Great seafood, cocktails, and live entertainment in the evenings. You won’t be disappointed 😋
This is my husband’s favorite restaurant. The food is creative and the beer options are impressive as they offer many beers on tap🍺 Serves comfort eats such as burgers, pizza, and tacos. You may also catch a beautiful sunset if your timing is right 😍 Great place to watch the game or enjoy outdoor dining with peaceful views down at the port 😌🌅
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Rising Tide Tap & Table
523 Glen Cheek DrThis is my husband’s favorite restaurant. The food is creative and the beer options are impressive as they offer many beers on tap🍺 Serves comfort eats such as burgers, pizza, and tacos. You may also catch a beautiful sunset if your timing is right 😍 Great place to watch the game or enjoy outdoor dining with peaceful views down at the port 😌🌅
Fun, fun, fun!!! Disney Springs hangout featuring modern Irish pub fare classics plus live Celtic music and dancers. If you’re able to get a reservation, I highly recommend it! Food is a little pricey but the show will blow your mind. Well worth the splurge! Be prepared to get entertained! Disney Springs is approximately 52 minutes away. Prepare to spend some time shopping, too!
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Raglan Road Irish Pub
1640 Buena Vista DrFun, fun, fun!!! Disney Springs hangout featuring modern Irish pub fare classics plus live Celtic music and dancers. If you’re able to get a reservation, I highly recommend it! Food is a little pricey but the show will blow your mind. Well worth the splurge! Be prepared to get entertained! Disney Springs is approximately 52 minutes away. Prepare to spend some time shopping, too!
Brasas Grill is the Brazilian inspired Steakhouse of Merritt Island. Offering UNLIMITED cuts of mesquite fire roasted meats perfectly seasoned and prepared. Indeed a must dining experience when on the island. They offer a light A la carte menu Only for lunch. Happy hour is on Fridays from 4:30-6 pm 😉
Brasas Grill Brazilian SteakHouse
325 E Merritt Island CausewayBrasas Grill is the Brazilian inspired Steakhouse of Merritt Island. Offering UNLIMITED cuts of mesquite fire roasted meats perfectly seasoned and prepared. Indeed a must dining experience when on the island. They offer a light A la carte menu Only for lunch. Happy hour is on Fridays from 4:30-6 pm 😉
Got a hankering for some mouthwatering BBQ? Look no further! Laidback & casual outdoor seating only 😉 Only a 10 minute drive from our location in “too cool for school” Cocoa Village… check it out!! 😋
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Crydermans Barbecue
401 Florida AveGot a hankering for some mouthwatering BBQ? Look no further! Laidback & casual outdoor seating only 😉 Only a 10 minute drive from our location in “too cool for school” Cocoa Village… check it out!! 😋
If you love Italian food then you most likely will love Branos in Cocoa Beach 🍝 🍷 😙🤌 It’s a local favorite!
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Branos Italian Grill
3680 N Atlantic AveIf you love Italian food then you most likely will love Branos in Cocoa Beach 🍝 🍷 😙🤌 It’s a local favorite!
Want to feel like you’re on vacation? Then go here! Located on a canal in Merritt Island. About a 10 minute drive. Great atmosphere! Sometimes they have live music, too!
Dolphins Waterfront Bar & Grill at Cape Crossing
Want to feel like you’re on vacation? Then go here! Located on a canal in Merritt Island. About a 10 minute drive. Great atmosphere! Sometimes they have live music, too!
Historic Cocoa Village
Cocoa Village is a 10 minute drive from our location. It’s full of cute and unique gift shops, restaurants, pubs, cafes, antiques, and more!
Cocoa Village has something for everyone… a top recommendation, if you ask me! 😉
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Cocoa Village
Cocoa Village has something for everyone… a top recommendation, if you ask me! 😉
Live theater in quaint Cocoa Village. Check out their website for the current show schedule 🎭
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The Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse (CVP)
300 Brevard AveLive theater in quaint Cocoa Village. Check out their website for the current show schedule 🎭
This beautiful little park is in the heart of Cocoa Village and is along the Indian River Lagoon. It has a playground for the kiddies, as well as a splash pad to cool off in on those extra hot days 🥵💦 Several great restaurants, cafes, breweries, etc…are only a short walk away😃👍 The Von Stephan Village Bier Garten is just across the street, too! 🥨🍺
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Parque Ribereño de Cocoa
401 Riveredge BlvdThis beautiful little park is in the heart of Cocoa Village and is along the Indian River Lagoon. It has a playground for the kiddies, as well as a splash pad to cool off in on those extra hot days 🥵💦 Several great restaurants, cafes, breweries, etc…are only a short walk away😃👍 The Von Stephan Village Bier Garten is just across the street, too! 🥨🍺
Shopping for souvenirs
Surf shop of all surf shops right here! You gotta go see it at least once 🤙 #souvineersaplenty🤓
Ron Jon Surf Shop
Surf shop of all surf shops right here! You gotta go see it at least once 🤙 #souvineersaplenty🤓
Open-air mall with name-brand stores & restaurants, plus a 16 screen cinema and a fountain. Outdoor seating area where you can eat your carry-out 😉 “Calling all shoppers!” 📣😎
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The Avenue Viera
2261 Town Center AveOpen-air mall with name-brand stores & restaurants, plus a 16 screen cinema and a fountain. Outdoor seating area where you can eat your carry-out 😉 “Calling all shoppers!” 📣😎
Nestled in Downtown Historic Cocoa Village. Over 60 local Artisans’ work. A great place to find a reasonably priced gift or souvenir while supporting local artists 👨🎨❤️🎨 located at: 313 Brevard Ave., Cocoa, FL 32922
Green Circle
313 Brevard AvenueNestled in Downtown Historic Cocoa Village. Over 60 local Artisans’ work. A great place to find a reasonably priced gift or souvenir while supporting local artists 👨🎨❤️🎨 located at: 313 Brevard Ave., Cocoa, FL 32922
If you’re looking for a unique shopping experience, this is your place! Very eclectic… antiques, retro, modern, handmade, collectibles, jewelry, furniture, home decor… you name it! Something there for everyone AND it’s well organized, which makes browsing/shopping enjoyable and not overwhelming! ;) Location: 625 Florida Ave., Cocoa, FL 32922
Parrot's Cove Mall
625 Florida AveIf you’re looking for a unique shopping experience, this is your place! Very eclectic… antiques, retro, modern, handmade, collectibles, jewelry, furniture, home decor… you name it! Something there for everyone AND it’s well organized, which makes browsing/shopping enjoyable and not overwhelming! ;) Location: 625 Florida Ave., Cocoa, FL 32922
Sightseeing
If you love wildlife, you will love this! Great place to bird watch. You may even see an alligator or two.
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Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
1987 Scrub Jay WayIf you love wildlife, you will love this! Great place to bird watch. You may even see an alligator or two.
Peaceful place to park and take a walk. A wonderful opportunity for nature lovers who can’t put the camera down (referring to myself) 🐢📸🐊😅
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Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands
3658 Charlie Corbeil WayPeaceful place to park and take a walk. A wonderful opportunity for nature lovers who can’t put the camera down (referring to myself) 🐢📸🐊😅
Things to do
For all you space nerds out there!
Calling all space nerds and lovers of all things “rockets” 🤓🚀🪐💫🌏
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Complejo de Visitantes del Centro Espacial Kennedy de la NASA
Space Commerce WayCalling all space nerds and lovers of all things “rockets” 🤓🚀🪐💫🌏
Wanna feed a giraffe 🦒 or hang out with some kangaroos? Or how about zip lining over crocodiles & alligators? If this sounds fun to you, look no further! 😂 I recommend going during our fall and winter times so you get to see more of the animals. Definitely a fun day for anyone of any age!
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Brevard Zoo
8225 N Wickham RdWanna feed a giraffe 🦒 or hang out with some kangaroos? Or how about zip lining over crocodiles & alligators? If this sounds fun to you, look no further! 😂 I recommend going during our fall and winter times so you get to see more of the animals. Definitely a fun day for anyone of any age!
Friendly staff and awesome courses. A fun thing to do if you’re seeking some adventure 😃 Kids and adults love this place!
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Cocoa Beach Aerial Adventures
6419 N Atlantic AveFriendly staff and awesome courses. A fun thing to do if you’re seeking some adventure 😃 Kids and adults love this place!
Kick back and relax in their recliners while watching a movie. They also sell food and beer at this theater! Not too shabby, if I do say so myself 😅
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Epic Theatres at Titusville
2505 South Hopkins AvenueKick back and relax in their recliners while watching a movie. They also sell food and beer at this theater! Not too shabby, if I do say so myself 😅
Open air Mall with name-brand stores & restaurants, plus a 16 screen Cinema & Fountain! Really nice place to shop & have a bite to eat. Love the variety this place offers. Also LOVE the outdoor dining/sitting area! I usually pick up some Panera Bread and eat it at a table outside on a nice day… which is about every day in Florida! *they also have a Total Wines there… bonus!
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The Avenue Viera
2261 Town Center AveOpen air Mall with name-brand stores & restaurants, plus a 16 screen Cinema & Fountain! Really nice place to shop & have a bite to eat. Love the variety this place offers. Also LOVE the outdoor dining/sitting area! I usually pick up some Panera Bread and eat it at a table outside on a nice day… which is about every day in Florida! *they also have a Total Wines there… bonus!
Mini golf and ice cream right in the heart of Cocoa Beach (walking distance to the ocean).
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Lighthouse Cove Mini Golf
3811 N Atlantic AveMini golf and ice cream right in the heart of Cocoa Beach (walking distance to the ocean).
Cocoa Beach Kayaking
A 5 star local business offering kayaking tours :)
For all your beach rental needs 🏖️🏄♀️🚲🛶 Grab a souvenir and a Starbucks coffee while you’re here, too!
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Cocoa Beach Surf Company
4001 N Atlantic AveFor all your beach rental needs 🏖️🏄♀️🚲🛶 Grab a souvenir and a Starbucks coffee while you’re here, too!
Really cool Kombucha bar. Many flavors to choose from including “plant medicine” kombucha 😋 Wonderful, friendly staff, as well. They offer samples and a free glass on your first visit! Do something different… check it out :)
Big Dog Kombucha
Really cool Kombucha bar. Many flavors to choose from including “plant medicine” kombucha 😋 Wonderful, friendly staff, as well. They offer samples and a free glass on your first visit! Do something different… check it out :)
Great place for families, couples, or just friends hanging out (date night!). This area has everything… several awesome restaurants, Dining Theaters, attractions, Etc…
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ICON Park
8375 International DrGreat place for families, couples, or just friends hanging out (date night!). This area has everything… several awesome restaurants, Dining Theaters, attractions, Etc…
Looking for a couples massage? How about a spa day?…or maybe you’d like to get a mani or pedi before your cruise… this is your place! Highly recommend!! 😌
La Bella Spa
3505 N Courtenay PkwyLooking for a couples massage? How about a spa day?…or maybe you’d like to get a mani or pedi before your cruise… this is your place! Highly recommend!! 😌
Breakfast places nearby
Stop here for breakfast on your way to Cocoa Village! Great country diner! Nice people with great food…can’t go wrong with that combo :) Only a 5 minute drive!
Mitchell's Restaurant
1400 North Cocoa BoulevardStop here for breakfast on your way to Cocoa Village! Great country diner! Nice people with great food…can’t go wrong with that combo :) Only a 5 minute drive!
Country home cookin in a small diner atmosphere. Located in the Cocoa Commons shopping area near Publix… only 1 mile away!
Country Cookin Diner - Cocoa
2301 Florida 524Country home cookin in a small diner atmosphere. Located in the Cocoa Commons shopping area near Publix… only 1 mile away!
Breakfast & lunch joint. Cute, quaint, delicious! Only a 10 minute drive… just hop on 528 and go east towards the beach. Take the first exit on Merritt Island and head right! It’s not far down on the right hand side!
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Cozy Corner Cafe
2425 N Courtenay PkwyBreakfast & lunch joint. Cute, quaint, delicious! Only a 10 minute drive… just hop on 528 and go east towards the beach. Take the first exit on Merritt Island and head right! It’s not far down on the right hand side!
A favorite breakfast go to. They also have a great lunch menu, homemade ice cream, a brick oven (try the pizza!), and it’s located in the heart of Cocoa Village (a must do). Only a 10 minute drive away… I highly recommend this cute cafe ❤️☕️
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OSSORIO Bakery & Cafe
316 Brevard AveA favorite breakfast go to. They also have a great lunch menu, homemade ice cream, a brick oven (try the pizza!), and it’s located in the heart of Cocoa Village (a must do). Only a 10 minute drive away… I highly recommend this cute cafe ❤️☕️
Beaches
Scenic coastline park in Cocoa Beach featuring beach access, pavilions, grills & dunes, plus a boardwalk & fishing.
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Parque Lori Wilson
1500 N Atlantic AveScenic coastline park in Cocoa Beach featuring beach access, pavilions, grills & dunes, plus a boardwalk & fishing.
This 7-acre beach park in Cape Canaveral features a 200-ft. boardwalk along sand dunes, plus picnic shelters. One of our closest beaches… close to Port Canaveral so you just may see a cruise ship or two leave the port if you time it right! 🛳️❤️⚓️
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Cherie Down Park
8330 Ridgewood AveThis 7-acre beach park in Cape Canaveral features a 200-ft. boardwalk along sand dunes, plus picnic shelters. One of our closest beaches… close to Port Canaveral so you just may see a cruise ship or two leave the port if you time it right! 🛳️❤️⚓️
Restored 800-foot pier & surfing & fishing hub with restaurants, bars & boutiques, built in 1962 (there is a charge for parking).
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Muelle de Westgate Cocoa Beach
401 Meade AveRestored 800-foot pier & surfing & fishing hub with restaurants, bars & boutiques, built in 1962 (there is a charge for parking).