Cocoa Beach Pier Has Defined Space Coast For 51 Years
By Cocoa Beach Pier // March 4, 2013
SPACE COAST LANDMARKS
BREVARD COUNTY • COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA – Literally stretching out 800 feet over the Atlantic Ocean, the Cocoa Beach Pier is constructed of over 2½ miles of boardwalk planks.
Originally built in 1962, the 270 pilings used to support the Pier measure 40 fttt in length and are driven a minimum of 15’ into the ocean bed. Every year there is substantial work done to the pilings to maintain their structural integrity.
Over the year the image and appearance of the historical landmark has changed many times. Long-time locals can reminisce of the days in the early 1960’s when visitors could drive their cars right up onto the Pier itself.
LOCAL LANDMARK
In the early 1970’s the Pier was also home to a dance club called the Asylum whose big attraction was the cosmic lighted dance floor. Since the beginning, the Cocoa Beach Pier has been a favorite of both locals and tourists.
In 1983 a $2 million remodeling and expansion of the Cocoa Beach Pier began. The opening of the Pier House Restaurant (now the Atlantic Ocean Grille) was their pride and joy.
It has been awarded the “Best in Brevard” and “Best Restaurant with a View” for numerous years by the locals and tourist alike.
“The restaurant adheres to a tradition of excellent service and great food paired with a unique ambiance and panoramic ocean views,” said Lori Stottler.
“We are proud to say there is no other establishment like ours, on the East Coast of the United States.”
Toss in the thrill of watching a rocket launch from the Cocoa Beach Pier and you have just one more unforgettable experience for this historical landmark.
ENTERTAINMENT CENTRAL
The Cocoa Beach Pier is home to five bars, four restaurants, shops, an ice cream parlor and arcade. It also have beach rentals and volleyball courts.
Whether your pleasure is fishing, volleyball, shopping, sunning swimming, surfing, dining, or just hanging out, the Cocoa Beach Pier has been the place to do all these things and more since 1962.
A million guests visit the Pier each year, which is open 365 days a year and is staffed with more than 150 employees.
The Cocoa Beach Pier hosts several special events each year like the Annual Easter Surfing Festival, which has been going on for over 40 years, and Beach Fest. These are large events that bring spectators to our beaches for competitive sports and music.
The Pier also sponsors a “Concert on the Beach” series where we bring big name acts like the Beach Boys in concert with the ocean and beach as part of the concert arena.
“The Cocoa Beach Pier, established in 1962, is not just a fishing pier, but an adventure, said Stottler, one that we hope you will come and embark on soon.”
For more information, call 321-783-7549 OR LOG ON TO CocoaBeachPier.com
The views are fabulous but also the food in the restaurants is excellent — keeps our family coming back on a regular basis!
All time favorite for my wife and myself who hail from Philadelphia! Been making our annual pilgrimage to the pier for the last decade. If sold, hope it doesn’t change much.
Every Time I come across the Pond to Florida, I make my way across to space coast with my partner and walk along cocoa beach and enjoy a few pitchers of beer as we look over cocoa beach. I have spent many happy hours there, I Love cocoa beach pier!