things to do in Cocoa, FL

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

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

Learn kayaking basics while paddling Titusville’s local waters

Climb cascading falls and float the Martha Brae on a bamboo raft

Paddle calm Florida waters to witness glowing dinoflagellates or comb jellies with experienced guides

Paddle, float, or tube the Rio Bueno River, then look for hummingbirds

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

Paddle Florida’s bioluminescent waters in a clear kayak

Choose three South Coast stops, from waterfalls to a river safari

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

Kayak Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge at sunset, then paddle into bioluminescence

Paddle at sunset and look for bioluminescence on the Indian River Lagoon

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

Paddle the Indian River Lagoon and watch comb jellies glow

Shape your private paddle around the wildlife and shoreline you want to explore

Paddle after dark for bioluminescence on the Banana River Lagoon

Private catamaran sailing with island stops, paddling, and wildlife viewing

Kayak through Cocoa Beach mangrove tunnels on a 2-hour guided paddle

See seasonal glowing waters on a relaxed evening boat cruise

Paddle at night and watch bioluminescence glow with each stroke

Try shark fishing close to the beach, a beginner-friendly alternative to a full offshore charter

Paddle a clear kayak at night and spot glowing comb jellies with LED lighting

Paddle Merritt Island’s glowing lagoon with a local guide

Head offshore for red snapper with a captain who knows Florida's fisheries