Visiting Cocoa Beach Florida
06/19/2009
As this is my first article after taking some time off, I am going to write about what I know a little about, Florida the best vacation spot. We are so lucky to live right here on the east coast. We have Kennedy Space Center is just 20 minutes north, Disney World is 45 minutes west and according to Southern Living magazine “Cocoa Beach the best beach in Florida for surfing”.
If you are coming to Cocoa Beach, I recommend the Cocoa Beach Pier. They say it isn’t just for fishing although you can certainly do that. They have restaurants, gift shops and beach rentals. You can always catch or participate in a friendly game of beach volley ball and of course surf. Just south of the pier is the famous Ron Jon Surf Shop. It is a two story surf shop, with everything you could possibly need to enjoy your visit. While you are here visit Florida’s Seafood Bar & Grill. It is a personal favorite of my family. They have all the local favorites; corn fritters, shrimp bisque, fresh fish and rock shrimp. As well as steak and chicken dishes.
Until you can come to Florida try out this Corn Fritter recipe from Florida’s Seafood Bar & Grill:
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Corn Fritters
Heat the cooking oil to approximately 350 degrees F. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar together. Combine eggs, milk, and butter blend. Fold the egg mixture into dry ingredients. Add corn last. Drop by tablespoon into hot oil – deep fry about 5 minutes, turning periodically – or until they’re golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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Things to do in July:
7/4th Cocoa Beach Fourth of July fireworks
7/4th Cocoa, River Front Park Fourth of July celebration and fireworks with Brevard Symphony Orchestra 8:00pm
7/16th 40th anniversary of Apollo 11 Kennedy Space Center 11:00am (included in the price of admission)
July 11-12: Eastern Surfing Association Surf Contest, Melbourne Beach, at Sebastian Inlet State Park
