Cocoa Village

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Tucked away just off Highway 520, you would never know that Cocoa Village even existed if it wasn't for the gigantic sign pointing the way. The city of Cocoa, Florida on Brevard County's mainland (no relation to Cocoa Beach, which is further east) is made up of crisscrossing highways. But the city's origins started in the little Cocoa Village, the nickname locals gave to the area's downtown and historic district. It's not hard to see how the district earned its "Village" moniker with narrow pedestrian-friendly streets and giant shady oak trees.

Cocoa was originally founded by fishermen on the banks of the Indian River. The fishermen are long gone, but a great deal of the early twentieth-century architecture remains. Today, Cocoa Village's most famous industry is its art galleries. Other businesses include retail such as antiques, home decor, gift shops, and other boutiques. But you won't find a single chain store here. Also, several excellent restaurants are in the area and they range from the casual to the pricier fine dining.

Cocoa Village's Main Street is Brevard Avenue although numerous shops and restaurants are also located on side streets, including Oleander Street, Harrison Street, and Stone Street. Several antique stores and restaurants are located on State Route 520 where it meets Brevard Avenue, but be careful as this area is not as pedestrian friendly as the rest of Cocoa Village. The town is loaded with signs pointing the way to various shopping, eateries, and attractions. As you head further south on Brevard Avenue, away from Route 520, you'll find City Hall, some parking lots, and banks. But don't turn around yet. There are several more shops south of this area. Just follow the signs.

Cocoa Village is a fun town with numerous unique shops and restaurants in a village-like atmosphere. The huge overgrown oak trees provide a lot of shade on a hot summer day. Unfortunately, like many towns in Florida, the stores are closed on Sundays and in the evenings, which doesn't leave much time for shopping. Restaurants, clubs, and the Cocoa Village Playhouse are open in the evenings which provides the town with some nightlife. However, this town would be wise to consider Sunday hours.

Retail Hours

Most stores are open until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday but closed on Sundays.

Parking

Plenty of free parking is available both on street and scattered on several small lots around town. Unfortunately most parking is limited to three hours.

Restrooms

Restrooms are located on Oleander Street next to the Village Gingerbread House (15 Oleander Street). Just follow the signs.

Attractions

The Cocoa Village Playhouse (300 Brevard Avenue, 321-636-5050) features theater, dance productions, and live music.

Riverfront Park, just two blocks east of Brevard Avenue sits along the Indian River. It includes a playground, gazebo, the Cocoa Civic Center, and the historic Porcher House.

Events

Cocoa Village is known for its arts scene. On the first Saturday in April and November over a dozen galleries participate in the Gallery Walk held from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., featuring exhibits and demonstrations in the stores and on the streets. Most stores are open during the event.

There is also an Art and Craft Fair held on the first weekend in March, the third weekend in May, the third weekend in October, and the first weekend in December.

Directions

Cocoa Village is about 50 miles east of Orlando, Florida.

From I-95, take exit 201 for Florida State Route 520 East toward Cocoa Beach. Continue heading east for about four and a half miles. Turn right at Brevard Avenue.

External Links

www.cocoavillage.com
www.historiccocoavillage.com

Directory

Accessories

Flip Flop Shoppe 'N More (402-F Brevard Avenue, 321-636-1627)
Shoe Secrets & Decor (204 Brevard Avenue, 321-637-1555)
That Hat & Company (12 Stone Street, #1, 321-506-1165)
What Lies Beneath Boutique (218 Brevard Avenue, 321-368-1074)

Antiques

Antiques Emporium of Brevard and Specialty Shops (625 Florida Avenue, 321-631-8377)
Antiques and Collectibles Too (115 Harrison Street, 321-632-9924)
Cocoa Village Antique Mall (105 Brevard Avenue, 321-576-0393)
Gould's Old Time General Store (307 Delannoy Avenue, 321-632-2481)
Horsefeathers Antiques (14 Oleander Street, 321-638-4054)
Karen's Home decor (90 Forrest Avenue, 321-632-1944)
Past Gas Co. Antiques (308 Willard Street, 321-636-0449)
Stone Street Antiques (17 Stone Street, 321-631-4959)
The Plantation (643 Brevard Avenue, 321-609-2686)
What Nots General Store (407 Delannoy Avenue, 321-636-5051)

Apparel

Abracadabra Embroidery (639 Brevard Avenue, 321-433-9484)
Champagne Taste Consignment Boutique (302 Brevard Avenue, 321-631-1747)
Downtown Divas (411 Brevard Avenue, 321-433-0727)
Frankly My Dear (404A Brevard Avenue, 321-631-3327)
Green Apples Boutique (111 Harrison Street, 321-635-8728)
Mangos (319 Brevard Avenue, 321-639-3292)
The Rag Factory (631 Brevard Avenue, 321-632-2326)
Rare Essentials (415 Brevard Avenue, 321-633-6211)
Season Tickets (301 Brevard Avenue, 321-690-1919)
VernaFlora Boutique (10 Stone Street, 321-636-5532)
World Of Fashions (206 Brevard Avenue, 321-631-7222)

Arts and Crafts

Knit and Stitch (15 Stone Street, 321-632-4579)

Books

Book Xchg (604 Brevard Avenue, 321-639-5624)
Christian Science Reading Room (421 Brevard Avenue, 321-636-8110)
The Print Shoppe Gift and Bookstore (435 Brevard Avenue, 321-690-1971)

Coffee and Dessert

Oleander Bakery Cookie Factory (10 Oleander Street, 321-504-4301)
Ossorio (316 Brevard Avenue, 321-639-2423)
Village Ice Cream And Sandwich Shop (120 Harrison Street, 321-632-2311)

Dining

Bankers Tavern And Bistro (114 Harrison Street, 321-720-4529)
Black Tulip Restaurant And Catering (207 Brevard Avenue, 321-631-1133)
Brasas Grill (109 Brevard Avenue, 321-638-1338)
Lea's Bistro & Wine Bar (313 Delannoy Avenue, 321-504-4004)
Cafe Margaux (220 Brevard Avenue, 321-639-8343)
Murdock's Bistro and Char Bar (600 Brevard Avenue, 321-633-0600)
Norman's Raw Bar And Grill (3 Forrest Avenue, 321-433-0872)
Ossorio (316 Brevard Avenue, 321-639-2423)
Ryan's Village Pizza And Pub (405 Delannoy Avenue, 321-634-5555)
Sunny Side Up Cafe (630 Brevard Avenue, 321-433-0234)
Tropical Breeze Cafe (217 King Street, 321-636-1471)
Ulysses' Prime Steakhouse (234 Brevard Avenue, 321-639-3922)
Village Ice Cream And Sandwich Shop (120 Harrison Street, 321-632-2311)

Florists

Amanda's Florist (200 Willard Street, 321-639-3121)
Nature's Accents (25 Stone Street, 321-636-0266)

Footwear

Flip Flop Shoppe 'N More (402-F Brevard Avenue, 321-636-1627)
Shoe Secrets & Decor (204 Brevard Avenue, 321-637-1555)

Galleries

Bad Birds Gallery (318 Delannoy Avenue, 302-218-6204)
Kurt Zimmerman Folk And Visionary Art (120 Harrison Street, #12, 321-633-6514)
Sand And Sea Gifts And Gallery (304 Brevard Avenue, 321-632-2745)
Southern Charm By Jewels (602 Brevard Avenue, 321-636-5077)
What You Love To Do (602 Brevard Avenue, 321-504-0304)

Gift Shops

Country Craft Corner (117 Harrison Street, 321-639-3189)
Handwerk Haus Gifts (401 Brevard Avenue, 321-631-6367)
Lin's Collectibles (402-E Brevard Avenue, 321-639-2829)
Magic Dove Magic Shop (639 Brevard Avenue, 321-433-1130)
Miss Bailey's Curiosity Shoppe (404-D Brevard Avenue, 321-636-1005)
The Pear Tree (310-A Brevard Avenue, 321-632-5432)
Sand And Sea Gifts And Gallery (304 Brevard Avenue, 321-632-2745)
Southern Charm By Jewels (602 Brevard Avenue, 321-636-5077)
Space Coast Crafters (410 Brevard Avenue, 321-632-6553)
The Strawberry Patch (423 Brevard Avenue, 321-632-5991)
Sundancer Gallery (6 Florida Avenue, 321-631-0092)
Ventana al Mundo (402-F Brevard Avenue, 321-633-5151)
Village Gingerbread House (15 Oleander Street, 321-639-4694)
Village Home (212 Brevard Avenue, 321-633-1040)
Village Tradewinds (188 Harrison Street, 321-635-9278)
What You Love To Do (602 Brevard Avenue, 321-504-0304)

Gourmet

From Olives And Grapes (12 Oleander Street, 321-205-1740)
The Village Gourmet (19 Stone Street, 321-636-5480)

Health and Beauty

The Bath Cottage (425 Brevard Avenue, 321-690-2284)
Nature's Spirit (405 Florida Avenue, 321-632-1221)

Home Furnishings

Candles By G (402-D Brevard Avenue, 321-638-4131)
Jan's You Frame-It (23 Stone Street, 321-631-0454)
Pink N Chic Boutique (115 Maryland Avenue, 321-631-5780)
Portside Imports (26 Forrest Avenue, 321-639-7003)
Rendez-Vous (119 Harrison Street, 321-633-0373)
Shoe Secrets & Decor (204 Brevard Avenue, 321-637-1555)
Something Different (121 Harrison Street, 321-633-0113)
Sundancer Gallery (6 Florida Avenue, 321-631-0092)

Jewelry

Coco's (405 Brevard Avenue, 321-433-0403)
Contemporary Concepts (216 Brevard Avenue, 321-632-9505)
Gold Coast Jewelry and Pawn (91 Forrest Avenue, 321-636-4554)
Jon's Fine Jewelry (215 Brevard Avenue, 321-631-0270)
Purple Stone (315 Brevard Avenue, 321-446-3697)
VernaFlora Boutique (10 Stone Street, 321-636-5532)

Music

Caroline's House Of Records (402 Brevard Avenue, 321-633-4600)

Pets

Freida's Boutique (116-A Harrison Street, 321-637-1008)
Rainforest Pet Store (216 Florida Avenue, 321-631-8012)

Professional Services

CruiseOne Freer & Associates (115 Maryland Avenue, 321-735-0202)

Taverns and Clubs

The Dog 'N' Bone British Pub (9 Stone Street, 321-636-2828)
The Ultra Lounge (407 Brevard Avenue, 321-690-0096)

Tobacco

Olde Colonial Havana Cigar Company (625 Brevard Avenue, 321-636-0202)

Toys and Games

Annie's Toy Chest (405 Brevard Avenue, 321-632-5890)
The Toybox (419 Brevard Avenue, 321-632-2411)