Kirsten’s guidebook
Food scene
Local breakfast/brunch spot with good food and friendly service (free street parking)
86 locals recommend
Simply Delicious Cafe & Bakery
125 N Orlando AveLocal breakfast/brunch spot with good food and friendly service (free street parking)
My favorite seafood restaurant in Cocoa Beach. Delicious food & friendly service. The blackened Mahi (or salmon) dinner is the best value in town. Jazzy’s gets busy…recommend going for an early bird dinner so you don’t have to wait for a table.
72 locals recommend
Jazzys Mainely Lobster-Seafood
210 N Orlando AveMy favorite seafood restaurant in Cocoa Beach. Delicious food & friendly service. The blackened Mahi (or salmon) dinner is the best value in town. Jazzy’s gets busy…recommend going for an early bird dinner so you don’t have to wait for a table.
Freshest fish on the Space Coast - try the blackened Snapper, Grouper, or Mahi
35 locals recommend
Seafood Atlantic
520 Glen Cheek DrFreshest fish on the Space Coast - try the blackened Snapper, Grouper, or Mahi
Kitchen Open until Midnight! Outdoor Seating. Recommend the Tropical Salad with Mahi Mahi and lime/cilantro dressing and hot buffalo wings. :-)
127 locals recommend
Sandbar Sports Grill
4301 Ocean Beach BlvdKitchen Open until Midnight! Outdoor Seating. Recommend the Tropical Salad with Mahi Mahi and lime/cilantro dressing and hot buffalo wings. :-)
Very popular with locals and my Airbnb guests. It gets busy, but you can study the huge drink menu while waiting for a table. I recommend the Mahi tacos (spicy sauce on the side).
115 locals recommend
4th Street Fillin Station
382 N Orlando AveVery popular with locals and my Airbnb guests. It gets busy, but you can study the huge drink menu while waiting for a table. I recommend the Mahi tacos (spicy sauce on the side).
Great views from the rooftop area; excellent restaurant! Located in historic downtown Melbourne (~30 min drive southwest).
9 locals recommend
Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
801 E Strawbridge AveGreat views from the rooftop area; excellent restaurant! Located in historic downtown Melbourne (~30 min drive southwest).
Excellent food & service (pricey , but perfect for a special occasion). I recommend the sea bass with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus.
96 locals recommend
Florida's Fresh Grill
2039 N Atlantic AveExcellent food & service (pricey , but perfect for a special occasion). I recommend the sea bass with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus.
Good value. Healthy, tasty breakfast & brunch menu. Good coffee and smoothies (free coffee refills). Outdoor & indoor seating.
82 locals recommend
Cafe Surfinista
86 N Orlando AveGood value. Healthy, tasty breakfast & brunch menu. Good coffee and smoothies (free coffee refills). Outdoor & indoor seating.
Recommended for all ice cream connoisseurs
75 locals recommend
The Fat Donkey Ice Cream and Fine Desserts
247 Minutemen CausewayRecommended for all ice cream connoisseurs
My favorite Thai takeout place in Cocoa Beach (~1.3 miles from the house). I usually order via the DoorDash app for pickup. Recommend the pad thai, broccoli with chicken, gyoza, spring rolls.
21 locals recommend
Cocoa Beach Thai & Sushi
24 N Orlando AveMy favorite Thai takeout place in Cocoa Beach (~1.3 miles from the house). I usually order via the DoorDash app for pickup. Recommend the pad thai, broccoli with chicken, gyoza, spring rolls.
Bizzarro Pizza
My Fav local pizza place (~1.3 miles from the house in downtown CB)
Yoga Studio
Yoga Bliss
157 N Orlando AveSundari Yoga Studio
46 N Brevard Ave$10 drop in for most classes
Massage Therapy
AMAZING massage therapists who are skilled in all modalities e.g. Reflexology, Deep Tissue, Thai Massage.
Healing Hands Massage | Asian Massage | Cocoa Beach
161 Minutemen CausewayAMAZING massage therapists who are skilled in all modalities e.g. Reflexology, Deep Tissue, Thai Massage.
Golf Course
The Cocoa Beach Country Club is a public facility with three golf courses - Dolphin, Lakes, and River Courses - featuring 27 holes and 41-50 sand bunkers per course.
Cocoa Beach Country Club
5000 Tom Warriner BlvdPublic Pool
Cocoa Beach Aquatic Center
4800 Tom Warriner BlvdShopping / Bike & Surfboard Rentals
LOVE Ron Jon’s Surf Shop! Huge selection of board shorts, t-shits, UV long sleeves, hats, bathing suits, flip flops, and so much more!
Ron Jon Surf Shop
Adventures
Fin Expeditions Kayak Tours