Anytime travelers are fortunate enough to enjoy a trip to Florida in the name of fun, setting their sights on Cocoa Beach promises to delight. This inviting and exciting vacation destination is thrilling year-round, but around Halloween, some extra holiday-specific activities and attractions enhance the experience even further! The following are just a few of the many options to add to your itinerary when end-of-October travels bring you this way for Halloween in Cocoa Beach.
Take a Haunted Space Coast Tour
A trip to Cocoa Beach, Florida over Halloween comes with plenty of options for getting out and enjoying the sunshine and sand. However, those headed this way this particular time of year can also access the spookier side of fun when they sign up for a Haunted Space Coast Tour through Karma Tours Florida. Headquartered at 277 S. Brevard Avenue in Cocoa Beach, Karma Tours Florida is open Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm and Monday through Wednesday from 6:30 pm until 9:30 pm. Karma Tours Florida offers one-of-a-kind ghostly experiences across Cocoa Beach that tend to be especially popular toward the end of October with good reason! This 3-hour tour is led by a knowledgeable and friendly guide who leads the group through Honeymoon Hill, the Georgianna Cemetery as well as the Cocoa Village Playhouse—all of which have some type of haunted reputation to their name! The tour ends with dinner and a drink at Ashley’s Restaurant where some believe the ghost of a former worker is still present. Is it true? You’ll have to find out for yourself this Halloween.
Grab a Holiday Drink at Café Surfinista
In the event, you find your Halloween travels to Cocoa Beach could use a savory pick-me-up, be sure to head over to Café Surfinista while you’re in town. Located at 86 N. Orlando Avenue, Café Surfinista serves up breakfast and lunch daily, but it might just be the seasonal-infused coffees and smoothies that keep guests coming back for more! Guests can settle into the cozy main room with family and friends and make it a Halloween getaway that’s equal parts inviting and satisfying alike.
Enjoy a Halloween at Sea
For many travelers, taking time out of their busy schedules to enjoy a Cocoa Beach getaway is something that’s very much focused on the time they look forward to spending on the water. Cocoa Beach tends to be a boating paradise for locals and visitors alike. Those heading here over Halloween will find there are plenty of options for on-the-water fun! Among them is the Halloween Party at Sea hosted by Tora Himan that’s happening on Monday, October 31st running through Saturday, November 11th. This event is being hosted on the Carnival Magic cruise ship and will include costume parties, cocktail gatherings, meet-and-greets, and more! The ship departs from Cape Canaveral and spots can be booked easily in advance online.
Check out Boo at the Zoo
Travelers that are heading with little ones over Halloween in Cocoa Beach and are looking for family-friendly fun with wildlife to match will find it all when they attend Boo at the Zoo! This Brevard Zoo annual event is hosted every Saturday and Sunday through the month of October. Every weekend is specially themed, and costumes are very much encouraged. The zoo is located at 8225 N Wickham Road in nearby Melbourne and the fun happens between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. Guests attending Boo at the Zoo can enjoy activities like trick-or-treating, special performances, live music, costumed characters on-site, and options to of course visit their favorite zoo animals too. The Boo at the Zoo activities are included in the cost of an admission ticket. The themes for weekends in October include pirates, circus, magic, fantasy, and monsters.
Attend the Cosmic Masquerade Ball
Adults looking to get in on the costumed fun will find plenty of it waiting for them at the Cosmic Masquerade Ball in 2022. This event will be held on October 22nd starting at 7:00 pm at the Beachside Hotel & Suite at 3901 N Atlantic Avenue in Cocoa Beach. The Cosmic Masquerade Ball is presented by the American Space Museum and the theme this year is astronauts, aliens, and cosmic creatures! The ball goes until midnight and will feature the stylings of DJ Titan as well as performances by magician Wayne Gonce. There’s a silent auction held on-site as well as a costume contest so it’s good to come looking your holiday best. The Cosmic Masquerade Ball is a charity fundraiser that also includes raffles and door prizes for guests. Tickets should be purchased online in advance.
Book Today & Enjoy Halloween in Cocoa Beach
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