Visit Cocoa Beach

09/01/2026

Happy National Hotel Employee Day! 🏨🌴

Today, we extend a massive THANK YOU to all our hotel partners, owners, and the incredible hotel employees throughout Brevard County and the Space Coast!

Celebrated every September 1st, National Hotel Employee Day honors the professionals who are the true heart of the hospitality industry. For hotel staff, today is a reminder that your hard work is seen and valued. You don't just provide a room; you create welcoming spaces and facilitate unforgettable family vacations and life milestones.

We are proud that our county is home to some of the hardest-working hospitality teams anywhere. You not only serve our local community but also the world’s busiest cruise port and its 8.6 million passengers! Thank you for your professionalism, kindness, and local knowledge that make our coast a premier destination. 🌍✨

If you are looking for a great place to stay, planning a local staycation, or want to build an itinerary for your next trip, you can easily discover all our wonderful local hotel partners at VisitCocoaBeach.com. You can also explore and plan on the go by downloading the Visit Cocoa Beach app, completely free on Apple and Android. 📱

Thank you again to all our Visit Cocoa Beach hoteliers and employees for beautifully representing the Brevard area to the world. We appreciate everything you do!

08/26/2026

🚨 One More Day to Register! 🚨

Looking to grow your network and gain valuable insights into today's financial landscape?

Join us tomorrow for the Accelerate Brevard Chamber of Innovation Power Networking Lunch, featuring local financial professional and community leader Amy Krupp.

This engaging discussion will explore financial futures, wealth-building opportunities, and emerging trends that are shaping conversations among families, employers, business leaders, and communities across the country.

More importantly, you'll have the opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders from throughout Brevard County. The relationships built at our Power Networking Lunches often lead to new partnerships, fresh ideas, and meaningful opportunities.

📅 Thursday, August 27
🕦 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 J. Birds Island Eatery | Cape Canaveral

Whether you're planning for the future, growing a business, or simply looking to stay informed, this is a conversation worth having.

⏰ Registration closes soon. Don't wait until the last minute.

🎟️ Register now: https://business.acceleratebrevard.org/chamber-events/Details/power-networking-lunch-new-opportunities-for-financial-futures-1883410?sourceTypeId=Website

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day! 🐶🎉
Let’s see your furry Best Friends—drop a picture of your pups in the comments below! 👇

Meet Diesel, our official Chamber Dog of the Year! 🏆

This handsome 2-year-old looks incredibly distinguished, wrapped in his blanket, but don't let that serious face fool you. Diesel is full of personality and keeps things lively around here!

His daily duties include:

🥓 Expertly devouring pig ears.

🗣️ Serving as our Chief Barking Officer.

🕛 Mandating middle-of-the-night wake-up calls for very important outdoor snack breaks.

His Wonderful Mother says, "He keeps us on our toes, and we wouldn't have it any other way!" - Cheryl Clark

Let’s see your furry Best Friends—drop a picture of your pups in the comments below! 👇

08/26/2026

🦎 : The Lizard That Strikes a Pose! 🦎

Walking near a Florida beach, seawall, or patio you may find the Northern Curly-Tailed Lizard or (Leiocephalus carinatus) staring back at you, with its tail curled up like a scorpion.

Did You Know!

The Signature Curl: isn't just for looks, scientists believe they curl and wag their tails to show predators (and rival lizards) that they are alert, healthy, and too fast to bother chasing.

They were intentionally introduced to Palm Beach in the 1940s to help control sugarcane pests.

While they thrive in the Sunshine State, they are actually native to the Bahamas, Cuba, and the Cayman Islands.

The Northern Curly-Tailed Lizard is robust, fast, and territorial, and are excellent hunters and will eat insects, flowers, and even smaller native lizards like the green anole.

P.C. Haley Sweatt

08/26/2026

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is hosting a STEM and space event for aspiring Youth and Families!

Calling all explorers in grades 5-9! 🚀 Spend an evening solving STEM-based challenges and exploring Space Shuttle Atlantis during our After Hours Adventure program! Designed specifically for small youth groups and families with kids aged 7-14, our next program is October 9! https://bit.ly/4gjofpb

08/25/2026

Ready to make new connections and learn about an emerging financial opportunity that is making headlines across the country?

Join us this Thursday for our Power Networking Lunch featuring Amy Krupp of Edward Jones.

Amy will discuss 530A Trump Accounts, what they are, who may benefit, and why business leaders, employers, parents, and grandparents are paying attention.

✅ Network with local professionals
✅ Meet business and community leaders
✅ Learn something new that could impact future generations
✅ Enjoy a great lunch and meaningful conversation

📅 Thursday, August 27
⏰ 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 J. Birds Island Eatery, Cape Canaveral

Register today through the link in our bio or visit: https://ow.ly/KRNS50ZEXqM

See you Thursday!

08/13/2026

Happy from beautiful Cocoa Beach! 🌴🦆
Whether you're a local hitting the links or a visitor exploring our sunny shores, you might actually hear a flock of these birds before you see them. Meet the Black-bellied Whistling-Duck!

Instead of a classic "quack," these colorful locals communicate with a high-pitched, squeaky whistle. 🎶 With their bright red bills, pink legs, and upright posture, they are truly a sight to see.

Here is what makes spotting them around Cocoa Beach so fun:
🌳 They are "Tree Ducks": Those long legs aren't just for show! They actually prefer perching on tree branches and fences rather than waddling on the ground.
🌙 Night Owls: They love to forage in our shallow waters and marshes under the stars.
⛳ Community Favorites: You can often spot them hanging out year-round near our local golf courses, parks, and wetland trails.

Whether you live here or are just visiting, keep a lookout around our local ponds and golf courses! 🌴☀️

08/11/2026

Yesterdays launch was rescheduled to today!

🚨LAUNCH ALERT🚨
🚀SpaceX will launch the next Starlink mission.
⏰NET Tuesday August 11, at 10:26 AM
👀Launch viewing opportunities are available: https://bit.ly/4bGXZDL

08/05/2026

It’s on the Space Coast!

Whether you’re visiting for the week or you're a lifelong Brevard local, spotting a Florida Manatee is always a magical experience. ✨🧜‍♀️

These gentle "sea cows" love cruising the Indian River Lagoon and our local canals. Want to spot one? Grab a kayak or paddleboard and look for flat, circular swirls on the water’s surface—those are manatee "footprints"! 🛶
Pro-Tip on the water: Always obey no-wake zones and give them plenty of space. Enjoy the view, but remember: look, don't touch! 🛑
Locals, let's help our visitors out! Drop your favorite manatee-viewing spots in the comments below! 👇

08/04/2026

🚀🌕 Space Coast Stargazers: A piece of space history is crashing into the Moon tonight!

​Back in Jan 2025, SpaceX launched two private lunar landers into space. Tonight, the rocket's discarded upper stage, that's about the size of a school bus. Will hit the lunar surface near Einstein Crater at 5,400 mph, carving out a fresh 90-foot crater! 💥

​🔭 When to watch: Wednesday, Aug 5 at 2:35 AM EDT. Grab your high-powered telescopes. You might just spot the massive dust plume kicking up!

​☁️ Merritt Island Local Weather: Mostly cloudy, ~78°F around 2:00 AM. 🌑✨

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