Just clicked my heels over to The Wizard of Oz Museum in Cocoa Beach, Florida, and WOW, what a trip…read moredown the Yellow Brick Road. As someone who's actually played The Cowardly Lion, I had to go... and it absolutely delivered. The giant Yellow Brick Road mural outside was extra special for me because I helped design it digitally before it was painted, and seeing it come to life in person was surreal. It sets the tone perfectly the moment you arrive. Inside, the museum is packed with Oz history from L. Frank Baum's earliest inspirations all the way to modern adaptations. You'll find screen used treasures like Judy Garland's dress and even the Cowardly Lion's gloves. Tons of photo ops, tons of nostalgia, and the projection show is incredibly immersive. If you're anywhere near Cocoa Beach, I highly recommend stopping by. Huge thanks to Fred Trust for hosting us and curating such an amazing journey through Oz history!

Came here for a fun thing to do in the afternoon out of the sun. It was definitely worth five…read moreminutes in the car to get here. Enjoy the many cases of memorabilia and immersive experience. The staff are very friendly.

** - Above and Beyond Customer Service**…read more I had a truly outstanding experience at Ron Jon Surf Shop in Cocoa Beach this Father's Day. I initially came in to purchase a 9-foot board I had my eye on. After deciding to buy it, I stepped out briefly to grab my son so he could help me load it into my truck. When I returned, the board was gone--needless to say, I was extremely disappointed. I spoke with a salesperson named Dave, who explained that the board actually wasn't supposed to be on the sales floor--it had been custom-made for the shop and was pulled by the general manager and placed in an office. Even so, Dave didn't stop there. He took the time to listen to my situation and understand how much this meant to me, especially as it was intended to be my Father's Day gift. Dave went out of his way to help and connected me with the manager, Chip. Chip took things to the next level--he made calls to the general manager and even reached out to corporate to see if anything could be done. After about 45 minutes of effort, he came back with incredible news: they got approval to sell me the board. Neither Dave nor Chip had to go to those lengths, but they did--and that level of customer care is rare. They could have easily said no and moved on, but instead they went out of their way to make my day. As a local, I'll be out riding waves on this board and proudly telling this story. Ron Jon didn't just sell me a surfboard--they delivered an unforgettable experience. Thank you, Dave, Chip, and the corporate team for making my Father's Day!

This store makes me want to say, "No wayyyyy.....way!" and "Excellent!" and "Nothing was bogus" -…read moreaccording to Bill and Ted (it's making my son cringe in the background). Largest surf shop in the world at 52,000 square feet of cool, rad, and gnarly, awesome things (shirts, jewelry, swim wear, accessories, beauty products, home decor, surf boards, rash guards, sunglasses, etc). If you can walk out without buying a shirt, keychain or sticker, I would either be impressed, or think something was wrong with you. Free parking (time limit) in the back of the shop. Long arse lines at all the registers, but that's a testament to how popular this place is. My husband who is an (ex-)surfer, totally loved this shop. He said visiting this store was one of the highlights of the trip.

You will notice this cute little shop immediately as it is right at the entrance to the left of…read morethe Cocoa Beach Pier sign. There are tables with chairs out in front for relaxing or having a snack. Pier Shop is basically a well run souvenir shop. They offer flip flops, t-shirts, beach wear, hats, magnets, and other Cocoa Beach items. Their prices are reasonable. The staff are friendly and welcoming. You can park in the lot right in front of the shop and entrance to Cocoa Beach. It was easy access without stairs.

Great selection. Prices are of course on the tad higher side but it is what it is. Clean…read more Organized. Employees were very friendly. Highly recommended.

Alvin's is a must-stop whenever you're in Florida. It's such a cool little shop, and honestly, if…read moreyou don't stop at Alvin's... what are you even doing with your life? Pretty much everything is under $20, which makes it perfect for souvenirs and impulse buys you won't regret. They have a great selection of shirts, sweaters, and super cute bathing suits, plus all the classic Florida goodies--trinkets, stickers, candy, and of course, taffy. It's the kind of place where you walk in "just to look" and walk out with a bag full of stuff. Great prices, fun vibes, and lots of options to bring a little piece of Florida back home. Highly recommend stopping in anytime you're nearby!

I came to leave a bad review but thankfully it looks like the world already knows. 1.8 stars…read morecurrently. I wish I would have checked b4 I went in. Very rude staff. Short tempered man and woman. When I walked in a man was yelling at a customer on the phone. Low sizing selections, so I asked about more and got an aggressive, rude reply. I started to check out with a shirt and saw the "no exchanges" which is fine. I get it. So I asked to STOP MY PURCHASE and they wouldn't let me. I woman started yelling it my face that I HAD TO SIGN!! (Which I did not) but she seemed unstable enough that I thought $20 was worth getting out of there as soon as possible. Scary situation. Buyer beware.

Ort is nice and atmosphere is great but Don't eat at the restaurants especially the big ones. The…read morequality of food is lousy for the price. 90% of the food is either out of a bag or freezer. Nothing is truely fresh. Been coming here since I was a kid and as the places grew the quality went down food wise that is.

Working man's marina with helpfull staff great restaurant on location, supplies…read more Port Canaveral is an excellent well marked safe big ship inlet and a much better choice the the infamous Ponce Deleon to Daytona. Full services available.

I stopped because I wanted to see what was offered. The products he has are toilet seats, table…read moretops, and other resin creations with shells and sea life. Plus wall hangings carved and painted. The store is old and smells, understandable with shells and such. I asked the guy about the type of resin being curious how durable it would be with chemicals,etc. I plan to move west and thinking of decorating with this beach deco. That is when he became defensive. From blaming someone selling his secret to the Chinese to other issues. When I asked for a card and phone he had nothing nor really shared contact info. Really an ass come to think of it. The product is well worth the dollars spent but hopefully he is honorable in his delivery.

Kyle, Still waiting on product I ordered from you in March…read more Said you were busy when we talked two months ago. It has now been 5 months and you need to send my product or make return on cc! Tried calling ....no answer!

This place changed a BUNCH for the better. I remember coming in here a couple of years ago and…read morefeeling really looked down upon by the staff. If I had a question, I was either "helped" with an annoyed monotone or a stifled laugh because... I don't know, I guess not knowing the name of certain cables and attachments makes me a plebeian fool? I avoided coming to this place like the plague for the longest time, but decided to return for curiosity's sake after learning that the previous staff had been replaced. Ever since the place changed owners, I can tell that they've had them focusing on making a more pleasant customer service experience. The weekend staff is so friendly and full of energy (I'm talking about YOU, Daniel), the shelves are always full and neat (except for the game guides. Most are well-used, so they unfortunately look like a frayed mess), and their selection is so wide, they even have some room for collectible goodies. The prices are a little rough, but they do try their best to price below GameStop for newer titles. I thought the retro games were pretty costly, but honestly, it's usually close to the cost as if I were to get them on eBay and include shipping. Can't really fault them for that if they're trying to make a profit. If there's anything close to negative I have to say, it's probably that the place is getting a little too popular again? Because there are so many people coming in, having only two people running front desk at a time leaves the risk of customers waiting a long time for a simple transaction, since they also handle repairs and the like. Maybe have someone who doesn't run a register that goes around answering questions? Not sure, but I do get sad when I see somebody who has been waiting in line just sigh and walk off because front desk is still working on testing a traded-in console. I wish them the best and hope they grow enough to hire more staff!

For me this was a great spot to do a Vida gift shopping for some teenagers who frowned at most…read morethings, but are huge gamers. It is located in the Waterford Towers shopping plaza and is by South Beach Tanning Company. Honestly, I have never even noticed this place. If you are a gamer yourself we're looking for gifts for gamers, here is the place to head towards. I would definitely recommend here.

Found purely by accident SuperVillain Coffee was a good surprise. Located in an older strip mall…read morewhen we first walked in there seemed to be a little "old air" smell like at an antique shop, but once you are in a bit further it goes away. You can find many nostalgic items for sale such as action figures, video and dvd's, pictures of the famous, etc. in the rear of the shop is the food counter, a wonderful pastry case has yummy desserts to go with your coffee or tea. Maybe you prefer ice cream if so they have that too. There are a few tables to sit ate to eat in if you like. Service was good and coffee and treats delicious. I will definitely return again. **I had the chocolate banana coffee, ask for a sample you will be pleasantly surprised!**

Coffee with 5 times the caffeine? Uh, hook that directly to my vein. I don't know any other place…read morewhere you can get coffee, ice cream, and a light saber all in one trip. That alone deserves 5-stars right? We enjoyed stopping in and the change of scenery from your typical coffee shop. This was fun!

Went to the one in Cocoa Beach on our trip to Florida recently and found some good deals and very…read morefriendly staff.

In my 15 minute drive to Cocoa Beach my shuttle driver mentioned Beall's Outlet at least three…read moretimes. I've never heard of this before, so when I saw it, I had to go find out what it is. Beall's Outlet is a cross between the furniture section at TJ MAxx and Ocean State Job Lot. Here you'll find all kinds of home accessories, like lamps, art, tablecloths, pillows and candles. They also have snacks, mugs, toys, beach essentials, and more. Everything is nicely organized and it's easy to navigate. Despite it being packed with things, there are clear paths for getting close to each item. The nicer items are quite expensive, each chair is $500 - $700. If a store sells furniture that also sells popcorn, the cost should be much lower. There are some items here that are priced appropriately, that I would be interested in getting. I wouldn't go out of my way to get to Beall's Outlet, if you're a local you might find some goods that are worth your time.