The pier makes a nice beach day trip from Orlando. There are 2 or 3 restaurants and bars at the pier, so you don't have to pack a cooler. There are washrooms that you can use and change in, though they are not very clean. Parking was easy, though I think we paid $10. There are stairs that lead down... More

On a recent trip we day tripped to Cocoa beach with the intention of hitting the Pier as we were told it is a fun destination. We arrived, parking was free, simple and easy. After a long walk along a great streach of beach watching the surf and surfers we decided to eat at one of the piers restaurants. Lunch... More

Pay to see the ocean? Seriously? Don't waste your time and money. Just walk around the city and enjoy the view. More

We vacationed in Cape Canaveral at a fantastic private home on the beach with its own private beach access. Literally we could walk out of the back yard right onto the beach. So, there really was no need for us to go to the pier for "beach access." However, we just wanted to see it and say we've been there.... More

They actually charge you a large chunk of change to go out onto the pier to see the same ocean you can see from the beach. And, the pier is not that long, its a joke. More

The view from the pier was outstanding. Shopping on the pier and a great Tiki Bar to relax More

The pier as an attraction is pointless. It is like a backyard dock with a shop and restaurant. Well at least the part you can walk on, you can go a little further to fish or go to the bar at the end, but you have to pay extra to do so and even being free would not really make... More

Very busy and full of youngsters but it was a weekend. Lots of things to do but the locals do not rate the food. We had fish and chips (as you do!) and it was good with a great view. It costs $1 to go any further along the pier - don't bother! Car park is $10 so stay a... More

Beautiful beach reminds our family of a beach in Ontario (Pinery Provincial Park) but the ocean version. More