Highland Park Travel Guide
Cocoa
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Popular places to visit
Riverfront Park
After visiting Riverfront Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cocoa. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.
Taylor Park
Taylor Park is just one of the places to see in Cocoa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Cocoa Village Playhouse
You can make plans for a show at Cocoa Village Playhouse during your trip to Cocoa. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Launch Pad Sports Complex
Explore the lovely green spaces of Launch Pad Sports Complex and enjoy the surfing in Cocoa. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science during your travels in Cocoa. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.
Florida Historical Society Headquarters
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Florida Historical Society Headquarters in Cocoa. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or seek out the surfing spots.
Things to do
Cocoa Beach/Merritt Island:Bioluminescent kayak tour
Cape Canaveral: Wizard of Oz Museum Entry Ticket
Cocoa Beach: Dolphin and Manatee Kayak or Paddle Tour
2 Hour Tiki Dolphin Sightseeing Tour in Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Beach Dolphin and Wildlife Eco Activity
Cocoa Beach Aerial Adventures ticket
Top hotels in Highland Park
Beachside Hotel & Suites Cocoa Beach - Port Canaveral
Room needed a deep clean! Dirt and scum behind bathroom door, Couch had what appeared to be dried blood stain and mattress pad for couch pullout bed also had what appeared as a blood or ink stain.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Radisson Resort at the Port
This was one of the best experiences I’ve had when booking the whole experience was great
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral
Staff was great
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Canaveral, FL
It was good place to stay especially if you are taking a Cruise at the Port!!!
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hyatt Place Cape Canaveral
Rooms and bar are good but food not good. Tacos was not good taco shells ( not hard shells)was grainy like not cooked bottoms broke and everything went everywhere. My wife had chicken and bacon sandwich with fries. Fries where amazing but plain chicken bacon sandwich not so good. The toasted bread ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
Good
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highland Park
Cocoa Village
Cocoa Village is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Cocoa Village Playhouse and Florida Historical Society Headquarters.
Cocoa West
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cocoa West and surrounding area, you can visit Cocoa Village Playhouse and Space Coast Iceplex.
Sharpes
When in Sharpes, you can plan a visit to Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science and Bernard Simpkins Fine Arts Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Poinsett Shores
While there might not be top attractions in Poinsett Shores, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Launch Pad Sports Complex and Bernard Simpkins Fine Arts Center.
Royal Palms
Though Royal Palms may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science and Bernard Simpkins Fine Arts Center.
Port Saint John
Though Port Saint John may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum and United States Astronaut Hall of Fame.
