Is there free parking at Cocoa Beach?

Yes. The Brevard County oceanfront parks have free lots — Lori Wilson Park on the north end and Robert P. Murkshe Memorial Park on 16th Street are the two most useful, both with restrooms and outdoor showers. The city's own parking along A1A and around the pier is metered.

How much does parking cost near the pier?

The City of Cocoa Beach charges by the hour through its parking app, with a minimum charge and a full-day rate that is cheaper if you are there all day. Rates and hours are set by the city and do change, so check the sign or the app before you leave the car.

Do Cocoa Beach accesses have restrooms and showers?

The oceanfront parks do: restrooms, outdoor showers and picnic pavilions, with lifeguards on the beach in season at the larger ones. Smaller accesses along A1A are often a boardwalk over the dune with no facilities at all.

Can you drive on Cocoa Beach?

No. Vehicles are not allowed on the sand in Cocoa Beach, unlike Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach further north. You park in a lot or at a meter and walk through the access to the beach.

Where exactly do we meet for the surf lesson?

Your confirmation names the beach access, where to park and where your instructor is standing on the sand. If anything is unclear on the day, call or message us and we will talk you in.

Is there accessible beach access in Cocoa Beach?

Several oceanfront parks are built for it — the city lists barrier-free beach access with accessible restrooms and showers at its pier-side parks, including Alan Shepard Park. Tell us at booking if someone in your group needs the shortest walk to firm sand and we meet you there.

Cocoa Beach Beach Access, Parking & Facilities

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