Cocoa Beach Pier, pier in Cocoa Beach, United States
Cocoa Beach Pier is a long wooden walkway stretching into the Atlantic Ocean in Cocoa Beach, United States. It stands on pilings above the water and holds shops, four restaurants, and five bars along its length, with a beach on either side for swimming and surfing.
The structure was built in 1962 by Richard Stottler as a simple walkway over the waves. A major renovation in 1983 expanded it and added the restaurants and shops that still define its shape today.
Visitors tend to gather along the wooden walkway to eat outside, watch surfers, or simply look at the ocean while holding a drink. The place has the feel of a busy seaside boardwalk where families, couples, and groups of friends stop between the beach and the water.
Getting to the water end costs a small fee, but eating at the Tiki Bar there can give you credit back. Parking near the structure tends to be pricey, so arriving early helps with finding a spot and making the most of the day.
Fishing from the walkway is possible from early morning until mid-afternoon, with catches like snapper or even large tarpon reported close to the wood. The fishing section is compact, so anglers often stand shoulder to shoulder while casting into the surf.
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