The best family-friendly activities in Cocoa Beach for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as we embark on a thrilling 2-hour tour of the Indian River Lagoon Estuary System in beautiful Florida! This...
$48

Sunset is a magical time on the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. There is movement everywhere. Dolphins are rounding up their dinner, manatees are moving into...
$75

Experience friendly manatees, and dolphins up close from Kayaks or Paddle Boards! Safe shallow waters, easy paddling for the experience of a lifetime. Enjoy our...
$79

Village Food Tours is the #1 Food Tour Company On The Space Coast. We are a Family Owned & Operated Company. Supported by the Local...
$108

Experience the magic of nature from the water in kayaks and/or paddle boards! See Dolphins and a beautiful sunset, bioluminescent Algea during the Summer months...
$79

Explore the most biologically diverse estuary in North America in the waters of Florida’s Indian River Lagoon on a bioluminescent kayak tour. As it gets...
$65

What makes us different at The Cocoa Beach Surf School is our attention to customer service and our patience with students. We specialize in new...
$60

Kayak or Paddleboard with Cocoa Kayaking on the Indian River! Great Wildlife Viewing! Manatees, Dolphins, Horseshoecrabs, Comb Jellies and Floridian Birds! Go off the grid...
$75

Clear Bottom Kayak or Paddleboard with LED lights and watch the underwater night show come to life! Possible sightings of Bioluminescent Dinoflagellates (Glowing water!) during...
$100

Paddle Amongst Bottlenose Dolphins, Florida's Birds, Beautiful Sunset and Through Florida's Exotic Mangrove Tunnels!...
$134

Locally owned kayak company! Kayak through the Thousand Islands with Cocoa Kayaking! Kayak amongst the West Indian Manatees, Bottlenose Dolphins, Floridian Birds and paddle through...
$125

Whether you're an avid nature lover or simply looking for a fun-filled day out, Brady Yaks offers an experience that will leave you with unforgettable...
$65

The tours focus on getting you as close as possible to dolphins and manatees while keeping the experience safe, beginner-friendly, and fun. With experienced local...
$69

See Florida’s Space Coast from the water on a relaxed, small-group dolphin and manatee tour with just six guests per boat. Our small boats can...
$65

We specialize in offering once in a lifetime experiences that will create lasting memories. Hop aboard our 2 hour tours to see life in a...
$70

In the Indian River Lagoon we will head towards the manatee box to lay eyes on one of the most friendly marine mammals on earth....
$55

All Day Cocoa Beach Bike Rental
Explore Port Canaveral and Cocoa Beach by bike with an all-day bike rental. This is a very friendly biking community with wide sidewalks, so you'll...
$29

Discover the beauty of Cocoa Beach on the Dolphin Eco Cruise aboard Wildside. This 2-hour adventure takes you through the scenic Thousand Islands, where you...
$49

Dolphin Eco Cruise
Explore the serene Thousand Islands of Cocoa Beach on a small-group eco cruise that brings you closer to dolphins and manatees. Glide through mangrove tunnels...
$40

"Get lost in the moment, not in the crowd." Most ecotour outfitters who operate in the wildlife refuge book large tours. While these are still...
$60

Paddle through glowing bioluminescent waters on one of Florida’s most unforgettable nighttime adventures. Explore the famous Indian River Lagoon on Florida’s Space Coast in clear...
$116

