In this part of Florida, there really are only two seasons, summer and almost summer, and if your journey brings you to Cocoa Beach in the fall months, you will soon discover that it is still summer! This means that beach days are promised, laidback vibes are guaranteed, and you should probably leave your sweaters and corduroys behind. What you should bring with you on your trip to Cocoa Beach Florida, however, is a sense of adventure, your favorite swimsuits, and the realization that you are about to enjoy the most comfortable fall getaway because you chose Stay In Cocoa Beach for your vacation accommodations. This guide will give you some ideas on how to fill your days in the Cocoa Beach area.
Day 1: Breakfast and a New Hobby in Cocoa Beach
Healthy eating and vacations don’t often go hand in hand, but it is possible, and a breakfast at Café Surfinista, 86 N Orlando Avenue, is all the proof you will need. Offering a vegan menu that is delicious and filling, you’ll love the Surfers Special Breakfast Burrito, and we promise you won’t miss the meat. After the meal, it will be time to head over to the Ron Jon Surf School, 150 E Columbia Lane, and begin your journey to your newest obsession, learning the sport from the best instructors in the state.
Day 2: Savor a Sweet Treat and a Pirate Adventure in Sebastian Beach
Every fall day masquerading as summer deserves a sweet and frosty ice cream break, and Pop’s Ice Cream, 13600 US Highway 1, offers the best in the area. Offering all your favorite flavors and some new ones that never fail to please (Key Lime Pie never lets you down!), they also sell pup ice cream for your fur baby, something to keep in mind if you are staying in our pet friendly escapes. Finish your cone quickly before it melts all over your hand and prepare for your next adventure, a visit to Mel Fisher’s Treasures. Located at 1322 US-1 and offering a veritable treasure trove of, well, pirate’s treasure, this museum’s exhibits come from a sunken pirate ship, the Atocha, and it also provides a generous selection of interactive exhibits that will please the kiddos.
Day 3: Falling for Fall Events and Devouring a Hearty Lunch in Melbourne
No matter how big your breakfast, every traveler will be ready for lunch after their morning adventures in Melbourne, and Hemingway’s Tavern, 1800 W Hibiscus Boulevard #115, has the food that will conquer appetites of all sizes. Serving upscale pub grub and offering a full bar, their Key West Bowl will excite all your senses and fill your tanks so you can take part in some of our favorite fall events. Melbourne’s Annual Fall Art & Craft Expo takes place the beginning of October at Wickham Park, and the Space Coast State Fair is held the end of October through the middle of November, offering a family friendly adventure that everyone will enjoy.
Day 4: Naturally Beautiful Pet Friendly Adventures on Merritt Island
On the fourth day of your Space Coast journey, today’s adventures will be pet friendly and enjoyable. Take the entire family on a voyage of beauty that will never be forgotten with Coastal Lagoon Tours, 2550 N Banana River Drive; their dolphin and manatee tours accept your sweet fur baby, so nobody will have to be left behind. So you don’t have to go all the way back to your Stay In Cocoa Beach sanctuary, we suggest you enjoy dinner at Gator’s Dockside, 4200 N Wickham Road, where pets are welcomed on their patio.
Day 5: Spoil Yourself in Indian Harbour Beach
Real life can be stressful, but even as your Florida getaway is destined to be serene and peaceful, we think a spa day at Moving Waters Massage & Spa, 1875 S Patrick Drive, should be in order. This day spa is not a massage parlor pretending to be a spa, it actually offers all manner of services, including eyebrows, eyelashes, facials, sauna, waxing, massage, and wellness services that will make you feel like a new person. Your tired feet will appreciate their Love Your Feet – Foot Treatment that can be added on to your service for just $20 more.
Day 6: A Beach Wedding in Cocoa Beach
There are many reasons you may have chosen Cocoa Beach for your fall journey, and a destination wedding is one of the more popular reasons for doing so. If you are about to say your “I do’s” on the beach at sunset, the white sands at Lori Wilson Beach Park provide the ideal place to do so, and it only costs $50 for a Beach Wedding Permit purchased through the city of Cocoa Beach. Only permitted for smaller weddings of 50 or less people, your new life together will be off to a wonderful start as the sun sets and the ocean roars. There won’t be a dry eye on the beach! The Fat Snook, 2464 S Atlantic Avenue, offers the perfect spot for a wedding reception or rehearsal dinner, accepting reservations for private parties and offering a casual yet upscale beachside meal.
Day 7: Live a Life of Leisure with Stay In Cocoa Beach
Whichever of our Stay In Cocoa Beach properties you choose to rent, the comfortable adventures you will enjoy may just encourage you to choose to stay in at least one day during your stay. Toasting the sunset from your balcony over the sea, soaking in a hot tub under the open sky, or playing a variety of games on sports courts that many of our condos provide—these will be your favorite moments during your fall journey. Reach out to us and reserve your favorite Cocoa Beach vacation rental with us today!
