Hit the Links
Cocoa Beach Country Club is located on a peninsula surrounded by the Banana River Lagoon at the end of Minutemen Causeway.The course has 27 holes broken into nine-hole courses. The River course is 3,342 yards and par is 36, the Dolphin course is 3,021 yards (par-36) and the Lakes course is 3,372 yards (par-35). The holes on each course are named after the birds of the area. And if you're looking for wildlife, you can spot dolphins, alligators and a variety of birds during your round.
Cocoa Beach Country Club
5000 Tom Warriner Blvd.
Cocoa Beach, Florida
(321) 868-3351.
For tee times, (321) 868-3222.
www.golfcocoabeach.com.
Visit a Museum
At the Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science, visitors can check out fossils and artifacts from animals that lived thousands of years ago. Museum exhibits include an archaeological dig more than 7,000 years old, customs of Ais and Seminole Indian tribes, development of the citrus industry, and the first settlers to the area in the 19th century. It also has 22 acres that include trails and a nature preserve populated with wildlife. The trails are open and free to the public during museum hours.
Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science
2201 Michigan Avenue
Cocoa Beach, Florida
(321) 632-1830
www.nbbd.com/godo/BrevardMuseum.
Water sports
Kayak through Cocoa Beach's ecosystem in the Thousand Islands area, while exploring Mangrove Channel. Wildlife such as dolphin, manatees and a variety of birds can be spotted on this journey. When you call, ask for Bill Kowalik.
Adventure Kayak
599 Ramp Road
Cocoa Beach, Florida
(321) 480-8632
www.kayakcocoabeach.com.
If you're bringing your family, consider Boat Rentals of Cocoa Beach. The boat rental fleet includes pontoon boats, fishing boats and cabin cruisers. The fishing boats includes GPS, fishing gear and all the amenities needed to catch the big one. Cabin cruisers have two bedrooms, showers, TVs and DVD players.
Boat Rentals of Cocoa Beach
Cape Marina, 800 Scallop Drive
Port Canaveral, Florida
(407) 298-3582
www.floridaboatlease.
Blue Heron Fishing Charters, Inc. offers deep-sea, coastal and lagoon fishing. Also available are sightseeing tours of dolphins, manatees and alligators.
Blue Heron Fishing Charters, Inc.
510 Alabama Avenue
Merritt Island, Florida
(321) 432-3716
www.blueheronfishingcharter.
About The Author
Tim Bodamer is a freelance writer based in Seminole, Florida. He attended Edinboro Univerity of Pennsylvania where he studied journalism. He has 15 years of writing experience and specializes in sports, business and general interest topics.
