Cocoa Beach - Florida - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Situated on Florida's east coast and positioned between the Atlantic Ocean and the Banana River Lagoon, Cocoa Beach is a warm, beautiful place. Since it is on a barrier island, it is a mere six miles long and just one mile wide making the city a truly distinctive area. The city boasts a spectacular natural environment and is an ideal place from which to observe many species of birds, dolphins playing around in the ocean and occasionally migrating whales if you are fortunate enough.

Cocoa Beach is a popular tourist attraction mainly due to its incredible climatic conditions. The sub-tropic and temperate climates zones meet here causing the weather to elude extremes. Interestingly, most of the residents of the city were first visitors to Cocoa Beach and thought that the area was so extremely charming that they decided to stay.

Obviously, being a beach, much of the recreational activity in the city centers around the ocean. Surfing is a major leisure activity in Cocoa Beach as it is regarded as the surfing capital of the east coast. There are many other activities to participate in also. The area possesses a 27-hole golf course perfect for the golf enthusiast.

The area also has a country club, which includes a tennis complex catering to all ages and skill levels. The laid-back beach lifestyle offers plenty for the outdoor fanatic making Cocoa Beach well endowed with leisure and recreational opportunities. Summer camps are also available for the youth in the city, making Cocoa Beach an even more appealing place to raise a family and settle down.