Old fish net washed ashore on Cocoa Beach Florida with the Cocoa Pier in the background with a beautiful sunrise

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Cocoa Beach Pier


Souvenir shops, restaurants and bars stretch along this 800ft pier built as a family attraction in 1962. It remains the focus of annual events such as the Easter Surf Festival. Fishing rods are available to rent for $20, and there's a $7 fee to fish on the pier with your own equipment.


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