2015 Cocoa Beach Visitor's Guide
The iconic Cocoa Beach area, nestled just east of Orlando, is known for its pristine beaches, consistent swells ridden by world famous surfers, and a history rich in space exploration.
The iconic Cocoa Beach area, nestled just east of Orlando, is known for its pristine beaches, consistent swells ridden by world famous surfers, and a history rich in
space exploration.
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<strong>Cocoa</strong> <strong>Beach</strong><br />
Thousand<br />
islands<br />
The Thousand Islands are a group of<br />
natural, modified, and spoil islands.<br />
Sediment cores reveal that the Thousand Islands were formed<br />
when a storm-driven sea broke through the barrier island, leaving<br />
behind an approximately 900 acres flood tide delta deposit.<br />
Beginning in the late 1950s, small ditches<br />
were dug through the islands to allow<br />
water movement and fish access to<br />
inner areas of the succulent marsh for<br />
mosquito control.<br />
This 338-acre site, located in <strong>Cocoa</strong><br />
<strong>Beach</strong>, consists of a series of islands in<br />
the Indian River Lagoon on the south<br />
side of Minuteman Causeway. With the<br />
exception of a short nature trail along<br />
Fourth Street South, all access to the<br />
islands is by boat. The primary access<br />
point is from Ramp Road boat ramp<br />
in <strong>Cocoa</strong> <strong>Beach</strong>. A short nature trail exists on the northern most<br />
island (North Crawford Island), and a marked paddling trail is in<br />
development. The islands have many channels that provide great<br />
paddling opportunities.<br />
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