Is Cocoa Beach a barrier island?

Yes. Cocoa Beach is on the same barrier island as Cape Canaveral, with the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Banana River to the west.

Can I do short-term rentals in Cocoa Beach?

Cocoa Beach allows short-term rentals in defined zoning districts, primarily along the Atlantic Avenue and oceanfront condo corridor, subject to city ordinance and a city short-term rental registration. Single-family residential pockets generally restrict rentals to 30 days or longer. Investor buyers should verify zoning and HOA rules for any specific address before making an offer.

Is Cocoa Beach in a mandatory evacuation zone?

Yes. Cocoa Beach sits in evacuation Zone A and is the first zone called when Brevard County issues mandatory hurricane evacuations. Most homes use hurricane shutters or impact-rated windows and doors.

What is the difference between North and South Cocoa Beach?

North Cocoa Beach is closer to Cape Canaveral and Port Canaveral, with more surf, more tourists, and stronger cruise port commute access. South Cocoa Beach is calmer, anchored by Cocoa Beach Country Club, with Country Club section single-family homes and quieter beach access.

What is the median home price in Cocoa Beach?

The 12-month median sale price for Cocoa Beach single-family homes runs in the high six hundreds to low sevens, with oceanfront condos pricing on a separate per-square-foot scale. Verify current numbers in any listing search.

How long is the commute from Cocoa Beach to Port Canaveral?

Port Canaveral cruise terminals sit roughly 10 minutes north of central Cocoa Beach via A1A. Kennedy Space Center main gate is roughly 25 minutes via SR 528 and SR 3. Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is roughly 10 minutes via A1A and SR 401.

Is Cocoa Beach Country Club private?

Cocoa Beach Country Club is publicly accessible. The course features three nine-hole layouts and the on-site 19th Hole Restaurant. Membership tiers exist but the course accepts public play.

What zip code is Cocoa Beach?

Cocoa Beach uses zip code 32931. The same zip serves Cape Canaveral on the same barrier island.

What schools serve Cocoa Beach?

Brevard Public Schools assigns Cocoa Beach addresses to Cape View Elementary and Roosevelt Elementary, then Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School. Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior is one of the smaller high schools in the county and historically performs well academically.

What cities are on Florida Space Coast?

Florida Space Coast includes Melbourne, Viera, Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Rockledge, Titusville, Indian Harbour Beach, Indialantic, Melbourne Beach, Satellite Beach, West Melbourne, and Palm Bay in Brevard County.

Do you offer relocation services to Florida Space Coast?

Yes! Living Space Coast specializes in relocation services for families moving to Brevard County, Florida. Rachel Langley and Nichole Barna at Blue Marlin Real Estate help you find the right community and home.

How do I find out what my Space Coast home is worth?

Get a free home valuation at livingspacecoast.com/cma/property-valuation/ or call 321-212-7676. Rachel Langley provides a comparative market analysis based on recent sales in your Brevard County neighborhood.

Welcome to

Cocoa Beach, FL Homes For Sale

Cocoa Beach is a barrier island city in Brevard County, Florida, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Banana River. The city sits south of Cape Canaveral, ten minutes east of mainland Cocoa across the SR 520 causeway, and uses zip code 32931. Surf-town character, Cocoa Beach Pier, oceanfront condos, canal homes on the Banana River side, and a defining tourism economy.

Barrier Island

Location

Surf Town

Vibe

Beachside

Best For

Walk To Beach

Commute

By the numbers

Cocoa Beach at a glance

High $600s to $700s

Median sale price

32931

Zip code

10 min

To Port Canaveral

Public

Cocoa Beach Country Club

Why buyers choose Cocoa Beach

Three reasons it works

Atlantic Beaches

Walkable, drivable, and surfable. Ten-mile beach with the Cocoa Beach Pier as the centerpiece. Lori Wilson Park anchors the central beach access.

Boating Access

Canal homes with private docks on the Banana River side. Direct access to the lagoon, Port Canaveral, and the Atlantic via the Sebastian Inlet route south or Port Canaveral north.

Tourism Economy

Strong second-home and short-term rental market for buyers thinking about investment use. Short-term rentals are permitted in defined zoning districts subject to city ordinance.

Where the homes are

Neighborhoods in Cocoa Beach

Snug Harbor Estates

Waterfront single-family neighborhood with canals between Atlantic and Banana River.

Cocoa Isles

Canal-front homes with private docks and boat access.

Downtown Cocoa Beach

Minutemen Causeway core, walkable to beach, dining, and Cocoa Beach Pier.

South Cocoa Beach

Oceanfront condos and single-family homes along S Atlantic Ave.

Country Club Estates

Established homes near Cocoa Beach Country Club.

For families

Schools in Cocoa Beach

Cocoa Beach is part of Brevard Public Schools. Theodore Roosevelt Elementary (top 20% of Florida elementaries) and Freedom 7 Elementary School of International Studies (a magnet) serve PK-6. Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High covers 7-12 right on Minutemen Causeway. School zones vary by address, so we always pull the exact zone before showing homes.

Around town

What's Nearby

Outdoors

Lori Wilson Park (32-acre oceanfront)
Cocoa Beach Pier (since 1962)
Sidney Fischer Park
Alan Shepard Park

Daily Life

Ron Jon Surf Shop flagship
Minutemen Causeway dining
Cocoa Beach Country Club

Drive Times

30 min to Kennedy Space Center
10 min to Port Canaveral cruises
60 min to Orlando via SR-528

Notable

I Dream of Jeannie Way sign
Surfing Hall of Fame
Thousand Island Conservation Area

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220 Arthur Avenue, Cocoa Beach $650,000

Come see Florida living at it's best in this three bedroom concrete block townhome, ONE block to the beach with private pool and two car garage! Roof 2023, hurricane shu...

3 Beds
3 Baths
1083429 MLS

545 Garfield Avenue Unit 401, Cocoa Beach image

545 Garfield Avenue Unit 401, Cocoa Beach $769,000

Wake up to breathtaking Atlantic sunrises and end each day with spectacular Florida sunsets from this rare fourth-floor northeast corner residence occupying the entire no...

3 Beds
2 Baths
1083421 MLS

339 Felice Place, Cocoa Beach $1,425,000

Exceptional Beachside Pool Home Without the Oceanfront Price! Experience the best of Cocoa Beach living in this luxury executive-style residence located within the exclus...

5 Beds
3 Baths
1082374 MLS

14 Cottage Court, Cocoa Beach $1,245,000

Quality is immediately evident in this thoughtfully designed custom coastal residence, where exceptional construction, timeless craftsmanship, and flexible living spaces ...

3 Beds
4 Baths
1083222 MLS

85 S Atlantic Avenue Unit 504, Cocoa Beach image

85 S Atlantic Avenue Unit 504, Cocoa Beach $1,200,000

Penthouse luxury meets spectacular oceanfront living in this one-of-a-kind residence featuring 62' of direct ocean frontage, 3 private garage spaces & breathtaking wrapar...

3 Beds
3 Baths
1083190 MLS

450 S Brevard Avenue, Cocoa Beach $525,000

Fully renovated coastal retreat just steps from the beach! This stunning 3-bedroom, 2-bath home at 450 S Brevard Ave in Cocoa Beach has been taken down to the studs and r...

3 Beds
2 Baths
1083145 MLS

15 N Atlantic Avenue Unit 502, Cocoa Beach image

15 N Atlantic Avenue Unit 502, Cocoa Beach $625,000

TOP FLOOR DIRECT OCEAN with NO RENTAL RESTRICTIONS at the iconic Boardwalk Condo in downtown Cocoa Beach. Take in the sweeping views from this 5th floor balcony, featurin...

2 Beds
2 Baths
1083092 MLS

1050 N Atlantic Avenue Unit 106, Cocoa Beach image

1050 N Atlantic Avenue Unit 106, Cocoa Beach $525,000 ▼

NO RENTAL RESTRICTIONS****HUGE REDUCTION ***** DIRECT OCEAN FRONT TURN KEY UNIT, with a GARAGE. Come live the beach life and enjoy daily walks on the beach or if your l...

2 Beds
2 Baths
1083149 MLS

113 Holiday Lane, Cocoa Beach $940,000

Welcome to this beautiful canal-front home in the desirable Holiday Estates neighborhood of Cocoa Beach. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers an open, light-filled flo...

3 Beds
2 Baths
1083131 MLS

3 W West Point Drive, Cocoa Beach $1,499,990

Experience the pinnacle of waterfront living in this exceptional canal-front estate, ideally situated on one of Cocoa Beach's most sought-after neighborhoods Snug Harbour...

4 Beds
3 Baths
1083068 MLS

1050 N Atlantic Avenue Unit 700, Cocoa Beach image

1050 N Atlantic Avenue Unit 700, Cocoa Beach $625,000

Top-floor corner unit in the highly desirable Sandcastles Condominium! Enjoy breathtaking ocean sunrises and spectacular river sunsets from two private balconies offering...

2 Beds
2 Baths
1083051 MLS

1563 S Atlantic Avenue Unit 13, Cocoa Beach image

1563 S Atlantic Avenue Unit 13, Cocoa Beach $189,900

Oceanfront living in peaceful South Cocoa Beach! Set along a quieter stretch of coastline, this fully furnished Sutton Place condo puts the beach just steps from your doo...

1 Beds
1 Baths
1082968 MLS

123 Boca Ciega Road, Cocoa Beach $2,210,000

Experience waterfront living in this 5-bedroom, 3-bath home, thoughtfully designed with high ceilings, abundant natural light, and open floor plan. Situated on a deep-wa...

5 Beds
3 Baths
1082943 MLS

5300 Ocean Beach Boulevard Unit 101, Cocoa Beach image

5300 Ocean Beach Boulevard Unit 101, Cocoa Beach $638,900

An exceptional investment opportunity in the heart of Cocoa Beach! This fully renovated, turnkey 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo at Chateau by the Sea allows weekly rentals and c...

2 Beds
2 Baths
1082843 MLS

65 N Atlantic Avenue Unit 403, Cocoa Beach image

65 N Atlantic Avenue Unit 403, Cocoa Beach $2,485,000

BRAND NEW OCEANFRONT LUXURY CONDO IN THE HEART OF COCOA BEACH Be the very first to call this stunning oceanfront residence home. This brand new, never-lived-in condomi...

3 Beds
4 Baths
1081464 MLS

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