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Shopping On The Space Coast
The Space Coast
The Shops
Shops are plentiful along the Space Coast – whether you’re looking for sundries or surf gear, you’ll find it all right here.

The Merritt Square Mall (just a few minutes drive from Cocoa Beach) features many of the usual suspects from department to specialty stores, a food court, and a movie theater(click on the link below for a complete list of stores and services)

The Merritt Square Mall
520 Causeway Blvd, Merritt Island
Tel: 321-452-3270
Website:
www.merrittsquaremall.com

The Banana River Square is a nifty little plaza that features several unique little stores, a handful of casual snack spots, and a Publix grocery store. Its location, right in Cocoa Beach, is only minutes from area hotels.

Banana River Square
2067 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach
Tel: n/a
Website: n/a

Stores and Restaurants Include:
Sonny’s BBQ , Paddy Cassidy’s Hollywood Nails, Curves for Women 1st Photo Studio, Mail Boxes Etc., Shobha’s Boutique, New China, Silvestro’s, Magic Cleaners, GNC, Johnston’s Hallmark Shop, Patchington’s, The Art of Coffee, Let’s Face It, Family Dollar, Viva la Difference, Publix Grocery Store

Historic Cocoa Village (downtown Cocoa – across the river from Cocoa Beach) is filled with charming little boutiques, specialty shops, and an eclectic mix of restaurants. You’ll find antique shops, arts and crafts, gourmet food shops and much, much more. For a complete listing of retailers and restaurants please click on the link below.

Cocoa Village
Brevard Avenue, Cocoa
Tel: 321-631-9075
Website:
www.cocoavillage.com

You can’t say you’ve shopped in Cocoa Beach without stopping in at the
Ron Jon Surf Shop. Not only is it one of the best surf shops around, but it’s a landmark in Cocoa Beach. With 2 floors of beachwear and surf gear (skateboard gear too) you’re bound to find something to your liking. If you get to only one store in Cocoa Beach, this is the place to go.

Ron Jon Surf Shop
4151 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach
Tel: 321-799-8888
Website:
www.ronjons.com

Another popular spot with the surf and sun crowd is the
Cocoa Beach Surf Company.
The CBSC (as it’s known as locally), like the Ron Jon Surf Shop, features two levels filled with everything you need for fun in the sun from swimsuits to surfing gear (including surfboards and skimboards) and everything in between.

The Cocoa Beach Surf Company
4001 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach
Tel: 321-799-9930
Website:
www.cocoabeachsurf.com

The Cocoa Beach Pier is another fun spot to shop – here you’ll find the Tropical Trends Boutique (filled with resort and beach wear) and Oceanotions (where you’ll find t-shirts, trinkets, seashells, and sundries galore).

The Cocoa Beach Pier

401 Meade Avenue, Cocoa Beach
Tel: 321-783-7549
Website:
www.cocoabeachpier.com

Shops and Restaurants You’ll Find Here Include:
Tropical Trends, Oceanotions, Mai Tiki Bar, The BoardWalk, Ricky’s Ice Cream, Marlin’s, Atlantic Ocean Grill, Oh Shucks Seafood Bar

Additional shops (in all categories) are listed on the Visitor Information Page (including addresses, phone numbers, websites, and hours).

If you’re need more basic items, like supplies, baby-care items, sun-care products, or simply just food and drinks for the hotel room, you’ll find a Publix grocery store in the Banana River Square (located at 2067 N. Atlantic Ave.), with a Walgreens and a CVS Pharmacy just a few blocks further down the road. All are literally only a minute or two from the areas most popular hotels. Additional grocery stores and pharmacies are located just north of Cocoa Beach (closer to Port Canaveral) – just click on Visitor Information for addresses, phone numbers, and store hours (in addition to other important informationregarding area businesses and services).



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