Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier

Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier: A Historic Pier on Florida's Space Coast

Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier is an 800-foot-long pier extending into the Atlantic Ocean that serves as a family-friendly tourist attraction in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Built in 1962 by local businessman Richard Stottler, the pier is a historic landmark of the Space Coast and, since 2014, has been transformed by Westgate into a leisure destination with dining, shopping, and entertainment offerings.

Dining and Nightlife Over the Atlantic

The pier brings together several food and drink establishments. Among them is Pier 62 Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar, a restaurant and bar facing the sea. The dining offering includes fresh seafood and custom cocktails, according to the venue's own description. It also features Rikki Tiki Tavern, a bar where you can enjoy cocktails while taking in the ocean views and coastal wildlife. For those with a sweet tooth, Maui J's offers shaved ice, presented by the establishment as the best in Central Florida.

Family Fun and Activities on the Pier

The attraction includes Chuck's Arcade by Chuck E. Cheese, a family game room whose opening is announced for November 2025. In addition, the pier has gift shops with beach souvenirs, beach rentals, fresh water showers, regulation beach volleyball courts, and year-round lifeguards.

Surfing in the East Coast Capital

Cocoa Beach is known as the surfing capital of the East Coast of the United States, and the pier presents itself as the hub for surfing and surf lessons in Central Florida. The Cocoa Beach Surf School by Flohana operates at the pier with private, semi-private, group lessons, and surf clinics, taught by experienced instructors who emphasize water safety and board skills, for all levels.

Views of Space Launches

The pier's location allows visitors to watch launches from the Kennedy Space Center, an added attraction for visitors to the area.

Accommodation and Associated Establishments

The pier is part of the Westgate Resorts group, which also manages hotels and resorts in Orlando and other locations. The pier's website refers to Westgate's accommodation offerings in Cocoa Beach and Orlando, as well as vacation packages, a loyalty program, and the group's travel blog.

Location and Contact

401 Meade Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 · Phone: (321) 783-7549