Comments on: Exploring the Unexpected Surf Culture of Florida’s Cocoa Beach

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 03:29:22 +0000

In reply to Mike Barnes. Hey Mike! Unfortunately I'm not sure on the answers to any of these questions. I wish I could help, but I'm sure if you contact one of the local surf schools they will be happy to!

By: Mike Barnes

Mike Barnes — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 15:21:46 +0000

I’m going on a vacation to Orlando with my family the second week in November and thought it would be fun to take a surfing class near Cocoa Beach. I do have a few questions I hope you can answer. I have 4 kids ranging from 8-17 years old. Would Cocoa Beach be a good place to learn how to surf? When is the best time of day to go? Will there be waves to learn on?

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 14:19:03 +0000

In reply to Melissa Secrest. Hey Melissa! I was hired for this project by the local tourism board, so some factors of the trip are outside my control. I typically do stick to boutique and local accommodation when I travel, though I had a great experience where I did stay in Cocoa. I genuinely enjoyed my time and hope I'll be back some day!

By: Melissa Secrest

Melissa Secrest — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 21:21:31 +0000

As a local small business owner of an air bnb, teacher by day at a beachside middle school, and art class/experience provider on the beach for seaglass, you missed the point of the surf culture by staying in a commercial hotel.
Stay local. Shop local. Eat local. Play local. Surf local.
Need I say more?
Surfing culture is all about genuine love for community and brotherhood. Supportive, got your back, good vibes for all. This is why we don’t cross the bridge.
Let me know if you come back and I’ll give you the true local experience.
Aloha.

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 01 Apr 2018 01:17:02 +0000

In reply to Jason Todd. I really enjoyed it. I'm always finding fab new places in Florida!

By: Jason Todd

Jason Todd — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 14:52:33 +0000

Awesome post. Hope to visit cocoa beach one day.

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 08:10:29 +0000

In reply to Marni. Thanks! That morning ALMOST made me want to be a sunrise riser. Almost.

By: Marni

Marni — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 20:08:27 +0000

Surfing is something I feel like I’d love, if I could only gather the courage to do it. I’d also need to be closer to somewhere it was possible to surf, of course. Maybe one day. Another great post (and I particularly love the picture of the two surfboards on the beach!).

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 02:31:31 +0000

In reply to Kacy. Absolutely! There is not a visible nightlife scene in Cocoa beyond beach bars playing Jimmy Buffet, at least that I saw :) The people I was hanging with were up early to surf so I feel like it's a great multi-generational destination. I'd feel comfortable bringing my grandma.

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 02:24:46 +0000

In reply to Isabella Jones. Cocoa Beach is a great place to be vegan, indeed! I do eat meat but I am always happy to go without for meals when I find places as creative as this.