Metal Detecting at Cocoa Beach
Brevard County · Space Coast · City/County beach
✅ Allowed
Last verified:
The rules
Turtle nesting restrictions May–Oct — fill holes, avoid nests
Permit: Not required
📞 Call ahead: 321-637-5483 (confirm the current rule before you go)
Why detect here
Space Coast tourist beach
Beach detecting here? You want a saltwater-capable machine and a long-handled sand scoop. The Nokta Legend 2 is the best value that handles wet salt sand. See the Nokta Legend 2 →
More spots nearby: Daytona & the Space Coast · See the full Florida metal detecting laws · federal rules · which detector to buy
Source: metaldetectingtips.com. Verify against the managing authority before detecting.