Best 157 things to do in Cocoa, FL

Captain a Boston Whaler and explore Merritt Island waterways at your own pace

Take the helm for a flexible, pet-friendly day on the water

Cruise Florida’s coastal lagoon waters with a guide and look for local wildlife

Learn to surf in Miami with a private 1.5-hour lesson

Learn stand up paddleboarding with on-water instruction and extra board time

Waterfront kayak and paddle board rentals at Veterans Memorial Park

Paddle after dark for bioluminescence on the Banana River Lagoon

Launch from a waterfront park and paddle the Banana River Aquatic Preserve

Get one-on-one stand up paddle coaching with Pro Girard Middleton

Paddle the Banana River Lagoon with gear, photos, and a beginner lesson included

Learn to surf with a 2-hour private lesson in the Cocoa Beach area

Paddle the Banana River Lagoon with a short lesson, gear, and photos included

Paddle a clear kayak at night and look for bioluminescent glow in the lagoon

Paddle Haulover Canal at sunset with a guided 90-minute kayak tour

Pass through Canaveral Locks and explore Port Canaveral by boat

Watch summer waters illuminate after dark

See seasonal blue-and-green bioluminescence from a pontoon boat

Explore a biodiverse lagoon aboard a wheelchair-accessible boat

Cruise the Banana River at sunset with barrier-island views

Explore glowing waters from a private pontoon boat after dark

Fish reefs, wrecks and deep-water grounds for a wide range of Atlantic species

Target Gulf Stream mahi-mahi aboard a restored offshore fishing boat

Spend a day offshore with supplied gear and catch cleaning

Fish from a shaded offshore boat with your gear and license included