Our children are our world, everything we do, we do for them, creating memories that will last a lifetime, and stories that will be told by every generation that follows. The annual summer vacation, for example, is something we treasure knowing that travel expands the minds of children and that spending more time together as a family will help tighten the bonds that can loosen during the hectic and chaotic months of the school year. Although it can be difficult to find activities, in most cases, that all ages will enjoy, this year will be different; this year you have chosen Cocoa Beach as your vacation destination and Happy Palm Stays for your vacation accommodations and our gift to you is this guide to planning a kid-friendly summer vacation in Cocoa Beach!
Plan to be Amazed During Your Summer Vacation in Cocoa Beach
There really is no way around it. When you first arrive in Cocoa Beach, you and your entire family will be amazed at the beauty that surrounds you and the peace you are already beginning to feel. Your first adventure will more than likely be an escape to the beach where crashing waves and future sandcastles are waiting and because our retreats often offer closets or storage spaces filled with beach gear, you only need to worry about packing swimsuits, sunglasses, and plenty of sunscreen. Florida is the sunshine state and a hat of some sort (baseball hats for the guys, but ladies, this is the perfect time to wear that wide brimmed wicker number you found online and couldn’t resist. It is just so beachy!) can also be added to your list, but the chairs you will sit on, the umbrella that will provide shelter from the heat, and the cooler that you will fill with snacks and beverages, will be easy to find and are placed where they are to be utilized.
Prepare to visit the Dinosaur Store
One of the hardest things to accomplish during a family vacation is to discover adventures that all ages will enjoy, but a visit to the Dinosaur Store will help change the course of your vacation experiences. Located at 250 Cocoa Beach Causeway, the Dinosaur Store is also home of the Museum of Dinosaurs and Ancient Cultures, giving adults a little something extra to enjoy, but the final piece of this wonderful puzzle of fun is the Adventure Zone, an interactive experience that allows you and the littles to enjoy meet and greets with live gators, snakes, and other reptiles, ensuring that your day will be filled with adventure from start to finish; a combination admission price covers both the museum and the adventure zone and is $26 for kids and $28 for adults. Visiting the store itself is free, but you can’t hold us responsible for all the things you are tempted to buy!
Plan on Playing Miniature Golf
There is just something about playing mini golf in the summer with your kids and Lighthouse Cove Mini Golf, located at 3811 N Atlantic Avenue, is where we like to play with our own families. Offering a tropical fishing village theme, with, of course, a lighthouse playing the star, there are 2 18 hole courses, a food truck for when the munchies hit, and ice cream that will make your summer adventures sweet and chill! Costing between $15 and $23, the most expensive option is for unlimited play, so you can extend your adventures even longer and keep costs in the reasonable range.
Prepare to Walk (ride?) on the Wild Side
Education can be entertaining, especially if the topic engages the imagination, something that holding baby gators and spotting dolphins swimming and chattering happily in the sea will most definitely do and Wildside Tours, located at 499 Ramp Road, offers a variety of boat tours of the Banana River, taking guests to where the manatees and dolphins roam. Led by guides that are knowledgeable, personable, and fun, these tours never get boring and we can promise that your children will be enthralled from start to finish. Lasting two hours and sharing the secrets of Mother Nature with the entire family, you may be surprised at how much new information your children take in and learn! Prices range from $30 to $45 per person.
Plan to Fly
We’re not just talking about the plane ride you will be taking to get to beautiful Cocoa Beach, we are talking about playing at Cocoa Beach Aerial Adventures, a local adventure park offering ziplines, climbing structures and an aerial course built into a canopy of live oak trees. Located at 6419 N Atlantic Avenue in Cape Canaveral, reservations are recommended, this is an extremely popular adventure park, and a reasonably priced one as ticket prices range from $10 to $50 depending on what type of adventure you purchase.
Prepare to Relax
No matter how you spend your days, coming home to Happy Palm Stays every night will be a family friendly adventure in comfort. We recommend planning to stay home at least one day during your stay, exploring all the ways you can relax and be comfortable. Reserve your favorite Happy Palm Stays retreat today!
