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 .......The
Cocoa Beach Pier is owned by a local businessman and entrepreneur
and was originally built in 1962. Literally stretching out
800 feet over the Atlantic Ocean, the Pier is constructed
of over 2 ½ miles of boardwalk planks. The 270 pilings
used to support the Pier measure 40 ft 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. 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 two million dollar remolding and expansion
of the Cocoa Beach Pier began. The opening of the Pier House
Restaurant (now the Atlantic Ocean Grille) was our pride
and joy. It has been awarded the “Best in Brevard” and “Best
Restaurant with a View” for numerous years by Florida Today
Newspaper readers. The restaurant adheres to a tradition
of excellent service and great food paired with a unique
ambiance and panoramic ocean views. 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 shuttle
launch for the Cocoa Beach Pier and you have just one more
unforgettable experience for this historical landmark.
....The Pier is home to five bars, four restaurants,
shops, an ice cream parlor and arcade. We 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. The
Pier is open 365 days a year and is staffed with more than
150 employees. A million guests visit the Pier each year.
.....The Cocoa Beach Pier hosts several special events
each year like the Annual Easter Surfing Festival, which
has been going on for over forty 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. One that we hope you will come and
embark on soon.
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