Cocoa Beach, Florida, vacation rental, vacation home

Area:

12.71 sq km ( 4.91 sq mi)

Population:

14,226

Ethnic Composition:

Whites are 68.6%, blacks 26.9%, Asians & Pacific Islanders 0.3%, Native Americans 0.3%, Hispanics 8.6%.

History:

In 1807, Douglas Dummet, an immigrant from Barbados, arrived in Cocoa Beach and helped develop the citrus industry. Then came the Seminole Wars, freezes, and devastating hurricanes all, of which, combined to destroy the Dummet groves. In 1894 the railroad was extended to Lake Worth, which opened up a whole new opportunity for businesses and travelers. In 1918 Cocoa Beach was connected to the mainland when a series of wooden bridges were erected over the Banana River, giving access to many travelers. Today, the area of Cocoa Beach grows citrus fruits, Indian River Oranges, and grapefruits which are shipped worldwide.

Overview:

Cocoa Beach is an uncrowded, quiet beach with swaying palm trees, scores of shops, and long stretches of hard-packed sandy beaches with plenty of charm. Cocoa Beach is located on a barrier island in the central east section of Florida. About 200 species of birds make their home in Cocoa Beach, along with raccoons, bobcats, and alligators. Cocoa Beach is relatively close to Cap Canaveral which makes the area excellent for travelers who want to get away and need a slower pace. Cocoa Beach is a great place to watch the space shuttle lift off, complimentary seating by Mother Nature.

Transportation:

International flights, trains, buses, taxis, and car rentals.

Language:

100% English.

Religion:

Predominantly Catholic, but also Buddhist, Hindu, Taoist, Jewish and Muslim.

Literacy:

100%.

Life Expectancy:

76 Years.

Per Capita Income:

$25,992

Currency:

U.S. Dollars.

Time Zone:

International Time Zone +5. Eastern Time Zone, United States.

Temperature Range:

Average temperature 74 degrees.

Phone Code:

904

Electricity:

110 volts AC, 60 Hz.

Measurements:

British Imperial

Business Hours:

Shops are generally open from 9 AM to 8 PM, Monday thru Saturday. Some shops open on Sunday.

Banking Info:

Banks are generally open from 9 AM to 6 PM, Monday thru Friday. Some banks open for five hours on Saturday.

Holiday Chart:

HOLIDAY CHART

JAN	FEB	MAR
January 1st; New Year's Day January 15th, Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.	February 19th; George Washington's Birthday	(no national holiday)
APR	MAY	JUN
(no national holiday)	May 28th; Memorial Day	(no national holiday)
JUL	AUG	SEP
July 4th; Independence Day	(no national holiday)	September 3rd; Labor Day
OCT	NOV	DEC
October 8th; Columbus Day	November 12th; Veteran's Day November 22nd; Thanksgiving	December 25th; Christmas Day

Activities:

Since Cocoa Beach is in the heart of the Space Coast, anything relating to space and space travel is the major activity. You'll see the importance of the space program as evidenced by the roadside missile exhibit in Cape Canaveral. Or you can visit the Astronaut Memorial Planetarium & Observatory at Brevard Community College, which offers dieplays on the space age. Also, the Planetarium has the largest telescope in the state of Florida, along with a lobby full of space memorbalia for all of our little, future astronauts.

Shopping:

You'll have a great time shopping in the Cocoa Beach/Cape Canaveral areas. You'll not only find the standard shops and boutiques where you'll collect antiques and upscale clothing, but you'll have exposure to our space program and memorabilia. You'll find all kinds of "space junk" here.

Nightlife:

Many of the nightspots in the area have live bands and entertainers, and others rely on deejays to bring in the crowd. If you like to dance, you'll find jazz, Dixieland, bop, disco, ballroom, country & western, rock, and whatever the current crazes are.

Dining:

You'll find some very enjoyable eateries in and near Cocoa Beach offering a wise variety of steaks, prime rib, ribs, chicken, fish, shrimp, lobster, crab, and other seafood specialties. Or if you prefer ethnic, you'll find Chinese, Cajun, French, Italian, Japanese, Continental, and European.

Beverages:

You’ll find most international beverages served in Cocoa Beach.

Taxes:

There is a 6% sales tax on most goods and services.

Tipping & Bargaining:

Tipping is generally 10% to 15%.


Area	Electricity	Life Expectancy	Per Capita Income	Taxes
Activities	Ethnic Composition	Literacy	Phone Code	Temperature Range
Beverages	Dining	Measurements	Population	Time Zone
Business Hours	History	Nightlife	Religion	Tipping & Bargaining
Banking Info.	Holiday Chart	Overview	Shopping	Transportation
Currency	Language

Area	Electricity	Life Expectancy	Per Capita Income	Taxes
Activities	Ethnic Composition	Literacy	Phone Code	Temperature Range
Beverages	Dining	Measurements	Population	Time Zone
Business Hours	History	Nightlife	Religion	Tipping & Bargaining
Banking Info.	Holiday Chart	Overview	Shopping	Transportation
Currency	Language

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