What is there to do in Cocoa Beach on Christmas Day?

Surf. Christmas Day is one of the quietest, cleanest mornings of the year on this beach, and lessons run from 9:00 AM with a wetsuit included. The pier, the surf shops and many restaurants on A1A stay open through the holiday week, though individual hours change year to year.

When is Surfing Santas and is it free?

Surfing Santas is held on Christmas Eve from 8 AM to noon at the Minutemen Causeway end of Cocoa Beach. It is free for spectators and for surfers in costume, it has run every year since 2009, and it raises money for charity.

Does Cocoa Beach have July 4th fireworks?

Yes. The city's Independence Day fireworks are launched over the beach, and the schedule is published each June. Expect the fullest car parks of the year, so arrive early in the morning if you want a space, and consider a 9:00 AM lesson before the crowds.

Is it warm enough to surf in December and January?

Yes. The Atlantic runs in the sixties to low seventies through the winter, which is comfortable in a wetsuit, and every lesson includes one. There is nothing to hire and nothing to pack beyond swimwear and a towel.

Do you run lessons on public holidays?

Yes, every day of the year between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, including Christmas Day, New Year's Day and July 4th. Holiday weeks fill first, so book earlier than you would in the quieter months.

How early should we book a lesson for spring break?

As soon as your dates are firm. March and April are the busiest weeks of our year — a few weeks ahead is usually enough for two people, and a month or more is safer for a family or a group.

Holidays in Cocoa Beach, FL | Events, Crowds & Beach Weather

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