The Town of Cocoa Beach was established on June 5, 1925. Gus C. Edwards was elected[citation needed] as mayor and served as a commissioner along with J.A. Haisten, and R.Z. Grabel. On July 27, 1925, Cocoa Beach held its first official meeting at the Cocoa Beach Casino, and adopted the City Seal. A little less than a month later, plans for a pier became official.
Cocoa Beach is all about the beach, known as small wave capital of the world it is perfect for beginning and experienced surfers alike. You can show off your moves in the water at the Cocoa Beach Pier, or see and be seen in the latest surf attire from Ron Jon Surf Shop or the Cocoa Beach Surf Company. Within a short walk of these two shops you'll find plenty of restaurants and places full of clothing and seashells. You can rent and buy beach gear, and even get a tattoo! There are so many things to do in Cocoa Beach and because there are so many great hotels, you can stay on the beach at the end of your day of fun in the sun.
It's been called the quintessential beach town, and Cocoa Beach, an hour's drive east of Orlando on Florida's beautiful Space Coast, offers endless ways to enjoy recreation and leisure. Whether you are planning a family beach vacation, leisure travel, a business trip, a weekend getaway, or just a day at the beach, you'll find everything you need in Cocoa Beach and the Space Coast area to make your stay one to remember.
One of the more affordable vacation spots in all of Florida, there is never a lack of exciting things to do and see in and around Cocoa Beach. Besides offering the best of "sun and fun," while on the Space Coast you can go deep sea fishing or parasailing, try your luck aboard a casino cruise ship, or take a fabulous eco-tour to get up close and personal with Florida's awesome wildlife.
Education
The city has three public schools:
• Freedom 7 Elementary
• Theodore Roosevelt Elementary
• Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School
94% of all residents 25 years or older are high school graduates. 38.6% have a Bachelor's Degree or higher.
Landmarks
• Cocoa Beach Pier
• Alan Shepard Beachfront Park
• Thousand Islands Conservation Area
• Cocoa Beach Aquatic Center and Pool Complex
• I Dream of Jeannie Lane
Cocoa Beach Pier
It’s an adventure 800 ft. over the ocean! This historical landmark on the Space Coast was established in 1962. Home to 5 restaurants, 4 bars, gift shops, free live musical entertainment and an 800 foot long fishing pier so YOU can land the big one! The pier also offers beach rentals, fresh water showers, regulation beach volleyball courts, lifeguards year round and some of the BEST surfing on the east coast! Annual events include beach concerts and surf festivals throughout the year! The Beach Boys, UB40, Ali Campbell, Julian Marley, Maxi Priest & more!
