I would like to take the kids to the beach but my husband doesn't want to drive too far. Does anyone know of a beach that is not too far and worth driving to?
2007-08-30 02:09:11 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Orlando
I have lived here for 40 years. Cocoa beach is the closest to the Disney resort area. It is about 70 miles, a little over an hours drive on the Beach Line (SR 528) which will take you right to the beach. There will be $3.75 toll each way.
There are several parks and parking areas for beach access in Cocoa: Jetty Park, Shepard Park, Lori Wilson Park - ans several others. There is a small fee to park at most of them or parking meters
Daytona beach is about 80 miles, but you will have to negotiate congested city streets to get to the beach after leaving i-4 so I would allow 90 minutes. But there are no tolls.
If the tide is not too high, you can drive on Daytona Beach
2007-09-02 13:48:14 · answer #1 · answered by jehen 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cape Canaveral is the closest. It's due east on the Beachline Expwy (Rt. 528). It's just a mile north of Cocoa Beach. They're about 40 minutes away. Try Sheppard Park which is behind Ron Jon's in Cocoa Beach
Daytona Beach is just over an hour if you hit the traffic just right. It northeast of Orlando on I-4.
2007-08-30 13:52:52 · answer #2 · answered by shoredude2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you're staying out by disney its gonna late longer than that.. it will probably take u 1 hour to get to daytona beach.. cuz once u get of i-4 you have to go thru all the traffic and lights n stuff. Same for cocoa.. i dont know whats at cocoa beach other than the space center is nearby and they are open all year around. i would go to daytona beach
2007-08-30 12:39:55 · answer #3 · answered by MedTq367 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either Daytona or Cocoa Beach. I think they may about the same distance. I know from the Orlando airport, Cocoa is maybe 20 minutes away and from Lake Mary, Daytona is about a half hour
2007-08-30 09:18:45 · answer #4 · answered by Eve 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Cocoa Beach is about 30 minutes and Daytona Beach is about 45 minutes.
2007-08-30 10:45:13 · answer #5 · answered by Dream Vacation G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the most closest beach in orlando are in Daytona about 30 minutes to 45 mins driving. or tampa bay in 1 hour
2007-08-31 09:44:58 · answer #6 · answered by Christian R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go Cocoa. Daytona will take you up through Orlando traffic. You'll be at Cocoa before you get out of Orlando if you try for Daytona at the wrong time.
I'd recommend making a day of it and going down to Sanibel Island. Lot's of shells and Ding Darling wildlife reserve, great restaurants...
2007-08-30 09:30:58 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I enjoy Cocoa Beach.
2007-08-30 09:22:13 · answer #8 · answered by Stephanie S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
New Smyrna Beach
2007-08-30 23:13:25 · answer #9 · answered by Godo M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do Cocoa Beach....You can go visit the Space center while you are there.
About 40 minutes down the beeline.
2007-08-30 09:25:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋