So visiting cocoa beach pier was disappointing. We thought it was similar to the Hollywood boardwalk in SoFlo but we were wrong. It has only two restaurants abs one shop. The good thing was that the beach was right next to the pier so we were able to dig our toes in the sun. We did have lunch at Pelican's Bar and Grill which offers outdoor wearying while enjoying a nice view of the beach. Also, because it is owned by west gate resorts, you will have their employees try to get you to Attend their timeshare presentations offering gift cards and light breakfast, the good thing is that the gentleman that reached out to us was not too pushy and didn't cross our boundaries. read more

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I felt like this beach was overrated. It was overly crowded for our taste. I would rather travel a bit farther for a calmer beach read more

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Stopped here for a bite after hitting the beach, I got the tuna poke bowl with jasmine rice, krab, scallions, sesame seeds, and avocado. It was DELICIOUS! Price was about $16-17 but totally worth it! Tasted fresh, came out super fast, will definitely get the same thing again when I go back! read more

Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier - Tuna poke bowl - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

It may have been maybe a year or two since I last visited Cocoa Beach but when I did go, it was absolutely amazing to just get away and explore a different state since it has been a solid 5 to 6 years since we last took a field trip anywhere as a family. I personally haven't explored the beach pier but I just stayed at the hotel but then again I do not remember exactly. read more

I've never been a huge Cocoa Beach fan because of the traffic and tourism, but I appreciate that it doesn't cost anything to walk along the pier. This spot has a couple of food options, a cheesy gift shop, and a bar at the very end - it's on our foodie bucket list to snag a piña colada there at some point! On the right side is a bunch of public beach volleyball courts, and there are tons of other access points nearby with cheaper parking. Unfortunately, there isn't anything free within a few miles that we could find along the beach like you would in the Rockledge and Melbourne areas. However, there are public indoor restrooms and wash areas for sandy feet. This alone was a win for us. We went when the weather and water temp was perfect, but definitely expect there to be some small wooden debris from the pier floating around. There's usually also lots of people fishing and wind surfing. Basically, it's great for recreation and sightseeing but not my #1 choice for a swim. read more

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All right, went to this pier tonight the cranberry and my drink was horrible straight just flat places a dump just horrible horrible now the atmosphere I don't know how they pass the FDC grading just a health inspection, but there was pigeons flying over the place pigeons guys animals they probably pooped in my drink Mine they had cranberry no what is it called like like Shirley Temple things in a ketchup bottle I thought she was scoring and ketchup in my drink, unnecessary just unnecessary OK and then for starters. The pier, the thing out in the ocean was closed was closed. There was no rain. There was no rain it closed. It was freaking close. I am not happy with this place. read more

The place gives racist vibes. My son 2 years old couldn't go in with his juice bottle because it didn't look like a newborn bottle. 2 men made this determination was as an acceptable policy. Even with the child drinking from his bottle. I thought the pier was more of boardwalk. It's just a long strip. Chairs and umbrellas rentals are upwards of $40 a visit. My experience was less than welcoming on all interactions. read more

Let's just say this was the beat idea to come here. We Uber from our hotel, approx 15 minutes to arrive. They offer to park but you do have to pay. So the Rentals must be done by 10 am or forget renting umbrella and chairs! It gets packed so arrive early. Plenty to do for families and oh yeah must wear shoes at all times if you're walking the Board Walk! Overall, great beach, plenty of things to do but restrooms are minimally cleaned. They ran out of TP and it was 1pm! Yikes no one to keep up with the demand of tourists. So make sure to take a napkin and go. I would recommend visiting here. read more

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So this place had great ambience, friendly people waves crashing underneath added to the atmosphere as well. I ordered crab cakes, dozen oysters, and also the grouper sandwich blackened. The oysters were so fresh and delicious I ate them without getting a photo sorry about that one decent sized as well. Now for the entrees I got the pictures! The grouper was tender flaky type of white fish perfectly seasoned with a little cajian spice. Each bite was juicy and filled with flavor mouthwatering with every bite on a sweet bun that I can only relate to a less sweet hawaian roll which was awesome by the way. The crab cakes had to have the best in my food adventures yet the umami factor just WOW BLAME POW IN YOUR FACE. That bite was off the word popping with flavor not to mention these were grilled as well. These were served with house mad ranch was is a star of the show on its own as well. The pier can throw down if your ever in the area give it a try. Again this was my experience and everyone has their own so Share yours but wow I was happy to have stopped here. read more

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"Because there's nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times it's sent away." - Sarah Kay Last week my daughter and I took a drive with my dad and stepmom to visit this historical landmark built by Richard Stottler in 1962. After treating family to lunch at Pelican's Bar & Grill overlooking the beach, my daughter grasped her grandpa's hand and immediately raced to feel the waves crash over her feet! She took out her little pail bucket and shovel as we began to build a sandcastle together. We had a blast splashing as the waves crashed over our feet, I couldn't imagine a more perfect afternoon and before we left we were able to rinse off our sandy feet thanks to their washing station! I would highly recommend visiting one of the most famous vacation spots in the United States! The city of Cocoa Beach is world's most famous small town for a reason! In 1962 beach goers watched as Astronaut John Glenn became the first American to orbit the earth in his capsule Friendship 7! It's also home to the world's greatest surfer, 11-time world champion Kelly Slater! And I couldn't help but point out one of my personal favorite TV series I Dream of Jeannie, about an astronaut who lived on Cocoa Beach, which was aired back in 1965! Pretty cool! We will definitely be back, especially to grab a frozen banana I've been meaning to try from Sea Dogs! read more

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If I could give zero stars, I would. There was a huge hair in our food and the manager was so rude. I would highly recommend going elsewhere for food. This place is disgusting. read more

Our great beach day was completely ruined by an obnoxious, ignorant security guard on a power trip. Mike would not allow my disabled son to bring his medically necessary water bottle into the restaurant- water purchased from a Pier store. My son watched as others were allowed in with water bottles also purchased from the pier. When explaining that he has a disability and ADA laws allow this- he smirked and refused us entry unless he dumped it out. My son was extremely embarrassed and upset. We have never had a problem with this in over 6 years at any other restaurant, arena, or even airport. We ended up at a new restaurant to start a new tradition and will be glad to never return to the Cocoa Beach Pier again. read more

Came to the pier to check out the beach life in Cocoa Beach. It's pretty small and narrow but the views from the very end are unparalleled. Really nice shaded areas if you want to beat the heat. The pier mostly has bars, shops, and restaurants on it and no fishing allowed from it. Great place to enjoy a cool breeze with a drink of choice. Nice spot to watch launches as well! read more

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This is as others have said a tourist place. Stay away from the guys trying to give you a gift and sell you on a time share! You can park for like $15 and walk all around the beach for the day. They have restrooms and outdoor showers to rinse off after you swim in the ocean. There is a nice fishing spot in the middle of the pier. $20 gets you a pole and bait, you don't need a permit. They told us we would not catch anything but we got a couple. Chaulk it up to a fishing family from MN. I would cast by the pilings for the pier for little fish and out farther for larger ones. They sell food and drinks that look ok but I would walk around town and find someplace better. There is not a lot of staff and the place is kinda grungy but its a vibe and something you should experience at least once. I will be back again. Beautiful beaches and swimming and easy fishing access and parking. read more

Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

The Cocoa Beach Pier is 800 feet over the Atlantic Ocean, and it's absolutely beautiful. You can find restaurants, bars, gift shops, and more. Some of the things to do around the pier are fishing, surfing, swimming and they have a huge volleyball court too. We decided to eat in the last stop of the pier which was a Tiki Bar called "Rikki Tiki Tavern" the service, food and drinks were good. Only annoying part is to go to the bathrooms you'd have to go back to like the beginning of the pier, but we were ok with it. Parking was $20 and it includes passes for everyone in the car to the pier. It was a "special" so I guess you'd usually have to pay for it separately. ESPAÑOL El muelle de Cocoa Beach se encuentra a 800 pies sobre el Océano Atlántico, y es absolutamente hermoso. Puedes encontrar restaurantes, bares, tiendas de regalos y mucho más. Algunas de las cosas que hacer en el muelle son la pesca, el surf, nadar y también tienen una gran cancha de voleibol. Decidimos comer en la última parada del muelle, que era un Tiki Bar llamado "Rikki Tiki Tavern". El servicio, la comida y las bebidas eran buenos. La única parte molesta es ir a los baños a los que tendrías que volver a el comienzo del muelle, pero estuvimos bien con eso. El estacionamiento costó $ 20 e incluye pases para todos en el auto hasta el muelle. Era un "especial", así que supongo que normalmente tendrías que pagarlo por separado. read more

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This was the worst experience I had while in Cocoa Beach. They have a security guard that prevents people from entering the pier. She allowed everyone except our party to enter the pier twice and told us that we could not enter with no explanation. I asked her both times why we could not enter to which she replied very rudely that we could not enter with pretty much no explanation. She continued to let other people who were eating at restaurants and shopping enter but continued to tell us that there was no room for us (by the way we were just trying to go to a restaurant). Terrible experience. I would not recommend coming here. read more

Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

Plenty to do and eat here. Stopped here on the way to the Bahamas to just enjoy some beach time. There's a couple good spots to try out and another place on the pier. You can rent umbrellas to keep you in the shade as well read more

If you are staying in Cocoa Beach I highly recommend checking out the Pier. Now I was surprised their overall rating was a three stars I think it is because they charge to park. Now as for me I was staying at a nearby hotel that had a free trolley service running regularly to take you here and to bring you back to the hotel. I took the trolley thinking I was going to party here but a couple of things happened first it was a bit cool out and second once we arrived at the pier on a Saturday night in Winter aka season the shops that they have her close early aka 8 PM At least my colleague had enough time to buy a long sleeved shirt as we weren't planning on the cool weather. Walked the pier which had you walk through some restaurants. There was a bat at the end didn't really want a drink so turned around and left. Thankfully once we were finished a trolley was waiting and it took us back to our hotel. In the warm Weather it is probably great to go and hang out. But the winter months it is cold and windy which would make you want to opt out and go somewhere else. read more

Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

Everything was really good considering we're eating at a tourist spot on the pier. The local beer was cold and delicious. The burger was very good and the chowder fries were awesome. Only slight disappointment was the crab dip that delicious but full of imitation crab, which was not as advertised on the menu. That aside, they were fast able to accommodate our food allergies. The pier was under construction the day we went and it looks like there will be some great improvements coming soon. The staff was friendly and accommodating. read more

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Such a fun atmosphere. We were able to sit and have awesome, fruity drinks while watching the surfers on one side and the beautiful, breath taking, endless ocean on the other. Such a relaxing and refreshing experience. read more

Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier - Drinks over the ocean - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

The Pier is great. As for the restaurant on the pier restaurant...what kind of staff do you hire? I asked if the bartender if she could at least smile (coming from hospitality) she said "I only smile when I want to" wow. Great person and employee. A simple smile goes a long way. Hire better people and attitudes. We won't be back. read more

Ummm nope I just did not get the vibe and it was over priced and under cleaned so yeah nope

First time going to the pier. Pay to park or free after 4:00 p.m. A lot of food options. We didn't try any as we were coming from dinner. Lots of outside seating and a few bars. Great place for photos with the ocean view. Was a nice place for a quick after dinner walk. Family friendly. read more

Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier - Rikki Tiki Tavern - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

A go to staple while visiting Cocoa Beach. Always something going on here especially on the weekends and Holidays. There are two outside ocean front bars located directly on the pier along with an inside restaurant. Riki Tiki Tavern is a must to check out. It's a cute outside bar located all the way at the end of the pier. Views are amazing. You will see the cruise ships coming in and out of the local port as well as surfers down below in the waves. They offer a Happy Hour special throughout the weekdays and this goes for both bars located on the pier. They have a small gift shop with local souvenirs. They have an ice cream shop and even a convenience store located at the base of the pier. Parking is cash only and runs $20 average unless there is an event. read more

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Fun place to go for beach souvenirs, watch the waves, or get a bite to eat! Its an amazing place to get lots of great pictures

I had the pleasure of visiting this lovely seaside town awhile ago. Cocoa Beach draws many a tourist as it is close to Daytona. In my humble opinion, it is way nicer then Daytona. Anyway, there are lots of activities, most of which involve beachy stuff. Saw many surf shops and that sort of thing. The Pier was the highlight. Honestly I am not a sports kind of person so I did not indulge in volley ball or any of the more sports oriented activities. The Pier however is stunning and very beautiful to just go and look at. I would recommend anyone driving through Cocoa Beach do so. While I was only in town a short time, I am glad I got to see it. The Pier is beautiful and any fan of the ocean would like it. I hope to go back someday. It was a lovely stop. read more

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Impromptu stop in while while walking the beach. Friendly service, delicious food and beautiful view while you eat. Very enjoyable dining experience, will definitely return the next time we visit Florida. The seared tuna nachos were amazing, my husband loved his fish tacos and his oysters. I'm very picky when it comes to crab cakes, and they cooked it to perfection and it wasn't full of bread filler. Everything was absolutely delicious. read more

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I believe that the pier in Cocoa Beach is somewhere you should stop if you are in town visiting. There isn't much to do on the pier or nearby, but it is a pretty view and the atmosphere is inviting. With two restaurants, two bars, and a shop, you really are there just for the experience. There is security to get on the pier, but it does not cost to enter the pier so I found that very interesting. read more

Everything here is slightly overpriced but you are paying for convenience & the atmosphere so I was okay with it. There's a few shops, a couple bars/restaurants, bathrooms, showers, and really great views. We come here everytime we are in town & I would say it should definitely be part of your itinerary. read more

The pier itself is very fun. Though there are only a few places to eat and one shop, the atmosphere is fun and inviting. The pier is right on cocoa beach so you can sit and enjoy a meal while watching the waves and people on the beach. The gift shop was great and offered lots of items. I only rate it so low because of the food that we ate on the pier restaurant which isn't itself named. We ordered two drinks which were very good but very overpriced. Due to the alcohol content we paid $25 for two drinks containing about half a shot of regular liquor. They did taste good, though. My husband ordered the shrimp salad roll and was very disappointed. It's clear it's ready serve food and not prepared fresh. For $16 it was not even enough food to qualify as a full meal. I got the nachos which tasted delightful, but which wreaked havoc on my stomach later. We also enjoyed a slice of chocolate cake for dessert and this was definitely the best thing we ate. The cake was fairly priced and delicious Overall, I recommend the pier because it's close to Ron Jon surf shop and other eateries in Cocoa beach and it is right on the beach, but eat your food elsewhere. read more

Lovely day for lunch at the Cocoa Beach Pier Restaurant. We enjoyed the food and the view! Dined on crab & shrimp dip. Seafood chowder was delicious! Shared the Pier salad w/ lobster. Our waiter was attentive and gave us great service. Will be back. read more

Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

When making a trip to Cocoa Beach a stop past the Pier is a must. The beach volleyball courts, snack vendors, shops, and bars make it a fun stop on a hot summer day. The wheelchair parking is nicely located on the concrete area leading right onto the sand and beach. The parking is a little pricy at $20 but it's a clean parking area and the price includes access onto the extended pier for a spectacular view of the beach and ocean. The piers wooden boards are a little warped and make for a bumpy ride but it's spacious and easy to maneuver. Once you scale the piers entrance ramp you can access the shops, bars, and pier tiki bar easily. All in all I'm a big fan of the Cocoa Pier and will return for many reasons. On your way out give the Shaved ice a try and you'll be hooked as well on this beach spot. read more

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Quite possibly one of the worst experiences as I traveler I have ever had. We were initially taken aback by the $20 parking fee but we're told by the attendant that would allow us access to the entire pier, except the tiki bar at the end. Upon approaching the pier, we were informed by the security guard that no one was being allowed on the pier due to recent lightning. Rather than wait an indeterminate period of time in 90 degree weather, we decided to leave. When we asked the attendant (pictured) that we wanted our money back because we couldn't get in the pier, he accused my husband and I of lying (we weren't) and was verbally abusive to both of us and refused to refund our $20. STAY AWAY FROM THE PIER. read more

Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier - Parking Kiosk to AVOID - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

Head on out for the rocket launch. Arriving at the lot the sign read 'special event parking $20' - for what???? Nothing special is happening here at the pier. Just money grabbing. Pull up to the booth, the young kid opens with 'gimme 20' - EXCUSE ME?!? Idk who this punk thinks he's talking to, but that is NOT how you talk to anyone. Let alone a customer you are extorting money from. Absolutely pathetic. Anyway, head on out to the pier. Once again there's another booth. $2 per person to get on the pier. Sounded bad but then he explained if you take your chip to the bar, it counts $2 toward the price of your drink. So it actually works out even. The staff working behind the bar on the pier were awesome. Sue was funny and personable, and also the guys working alongside her. They have a nice selection of cocktails and beer specials. Happy hour is 4-7. We decided to grab some food while waiting, so we grab a table and the server comes over real fast to take our orders. I had the blackened chicken sandwich and fries. It was a large piece of chicken and the seasoning was fantastic. (Now strikes more pathetic customer service). Granted we are eating ON THE PIER. The bathrooms were on the other side of the restaurant between the gift shop. So, I walk past the guy (green t-shirt) to get to the bathroom. On my way back 'do you have a stamp? It's a stamp or $5'. Excuse me? I just left for the bathroom. "Well because it's after 4, you need to pay $5 to go on the pier". Very well... however I have been on the pier for 2 hours buying multiple alcoholic drinks and food, and I simply left for the bathroom... I'm not paying again. He gave attitude and made some grumpy comments. But let me pass anyway. He then tried to pull the same move with my fiancée when she went to the bathroom. This place used to be awesome. I don't know if it dropped it quality since it became a Westgage property or not, but either way... their level of customer service is pathetic. Some of the rudest workers. read more

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We come here every year, sometimes twice. The Pier never disappoints. Great service, great food, great ambience! Everything thing is amazing here read more

Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier - Enter & Exit - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

Food experience for the family had a great time some food, shopping and just enjoying the view of the beach and some surfing. While eating the birds do fly around and even go under the table. But they are completely harmless and add to the uniqueness. We did have to wait about 20 minutes or so to get on the pier due to social distancing but that's ok and they also take your temperature before allowing access. read more

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My family and I came to this restaurant a week ago and my mom still hasn't stopped talking about the gator melt she loved it so much! I had the delicious coconut shrimp. We ordered the seafood dip too - also great! Our waitress was very attentive, friendly, and checked on us often. We had a near perfect experience - just watch out for the extreme amount of pigeons and seagulls! They're everywhere haha. I would definitely be back if I'm ever in the area again. Check it out! read more

Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier - Shirley temple! - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

Teenage lifeguards are very inattentive. In the last hour sitting by the guard house next to the pier, we heard this young lady talking all about how she lies to guests about there being sharks by the pier to scare people so they avoid the no swim area where people are taking surf lessons. The bragging about scaring people is very inappropriate, especially when you can just be honest and explain that it is for the safety of surfers as well as those swimming. All we have heard is the amount of times they lie to people to scare them and it just goes to show they cannot be trusted. The young boy she has been working with also continued to brag about lying to guests so he doesn't have to keep blowing his whistle and asking people to move. Most of the time they are to busy talking to each other and on their phones VS keeping watch for real sharks or drowning people. Being a lifeguard is a serious job not to be taken lightly read more

Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier - Most inattentive and deceptive lifeguard. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

Just came out here to watch the sunrise. Great spot to find a spot on the beach and just sit back...the only thing is that you have to pay for parking through the parking meters read more

Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier - Sunrise - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida

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Omg!! Food is amazing! View is spectacular!! The bartender is amazing. Go visit Jason and ask for the gladiator. Yum! read more

Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier - Go Jason him ya'll!! Best drinks ever!! Ask for the gladiator shot. Trust me...you won't be disappointed! - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Cocoa Beach, Florida