Indoor Things to Do in Cocoa Beach with Kids

Cocoa Beach is known for sunshine, sand, and outdoor fun. But sometimes Florida weather has other plans.

Maybe an afternoon storm rolls in. Maybe it's simply too hot to spend another few hours on the beach. Or maybe the kids are ready for something different after several days of swimming and sightseeing.

Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to keep the family entertained without spending the entire day outside.

Here are some ideas for indoor things to do in Cocoa Beach with kids when you need a break from the beach.

Try Virtual Reality

Virtual reality is a great option when you're looking for an activity kids and adults can experience together.

At Skull & Books VR, players can explore virtual worlds, battle zombies, compete in multiplayer games, solve puzzles, and experience adventures together in our free-roam VR arena.

Never tried VR before? That's completely fine.

Many of our guests are playing virtual reality for the first time, and our staff helps everyone get set up and comfortable before they start.

Families who want to try it out can start with our $10 VR Sampler, making it an easy activity to fit between other Cocoa Beach plans.

For those looking for a longer experience, we also offer Standard and Extended VR sessions with access to dozens of different adventures.

Take on a Private VR Escape Room

If your family likes puzzles and escape rooms, you can take the experience into virtual reality.

Instead of being separated into individual games, your group works together inside the same virtual adventure.

You'll communicate, search for clues, solve puzzles, and try to complete your mission together.

Our VR escape rooms are private and staff-guided, making them a fun option for families looking for something a little different from a traditional escape room.

Browse a Local Bookstore

Sometimes the best way to escape the Florida heat is also one of the simplest.

Spend some time browsing a local bookstore and let everyone hunt for their next read.

Skull & Books VR is also home to a used bookstore with thousands of books covering everything from fiction and fantasy to children's books, mysteries, history, nonfiction, and more.

It's an easy activity to combine with VR, or simply stop in and browse on its own.

You never know what you'll find on the shelves.

Catch a Movie

A movie is a classic rainy-day vacation backup for a reason.

If the weather turns or everyone needs a couple of hours to relax, checking local movie times can provide an easy break before heading back out for dinner or another activity.

It can be especially useful during those Florida afternoons when a beautiful morning suddenly turns into thunderstorms.

Go Bowling

Bowling is another indoor activity that works well for families with different ages and experience levels.

Nobody has to be particularly good at it, everyone gets to participate, and a couple of games can easily fill an afternoon or evening when outdoor plans aren't cooperating.

Check current hours and availability at bowling options around the Cocoa Beach and Space Coast area before heading out.

Explore the Space Coast's Indoor Attractions

Cocoa Beach also puts you within driving distance of many of the Space Coast's museums, educational attractions, and other indoor experiences.

Depending on how much time you have, expanding your search beyond Cocoa Beach into Cape Canaveral, Merritt Island, Melbourne, and the surrounding area can give you even more options.

If you're planning your vacation ahead of time, it never hurts to have one or two indoor activities saved as backups.

Florida weather can change quickly.

Sometimes Everyone Just Needs a Break From the Beach

The beach may be the reason you came to Cocoa Beach, but that doesn't mean every hour of your vacation has to be spent there.

An indoor activity can be a welcome change of pace, especially after several days of sun, sand, and saltwater.

If your family wants something unusual to try, come see us at Skull & Books VR.

🎮 VR experiences starting at $10
🕶️ No experience needed
🎮 50+ VR adventures
🧠 Private VR escape rooms
📚 Thousands of used books
❄️ Indoor and air-conditioned
⭐ 200+ five-star Google reviews

Skull & Books VR
8 N. Brevard Ave.
Cocoa Beach, Florida

Walk in and see what we're all about, or reserve your VR session ahead of time.