Moving to Cocoa Beach Florida Pros and Cons

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  • čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
  • Moving to Cocoa Beach Florida Pros and Cons. If you have a move coming up that will take you to Florida, you are obviously doing some research to find the right town or city to move to. Of all the coastal cities in Florida we could have moved to, I am very happy my family decided to move to Cocoa Beach in the early 1980’s. I might be biased, but I believe Cocoa Beach is one of the best beach towns in Florida to live in. Is living in Cocoa Beach perfect? What town is? I believe that no matter where you are living, you have the good and the bad to deal with and you need to weigh out the pros and cons of living there. In this video, I will let you know what I think the pros and cons are to live in Cocoa Beach.
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Komentáře • 173

  • @EricLarkin
    @EricLarkin  Před 4 lety +8

    I love answering your questions about Cocoa Beach & the Space Coast! Call or text me 321-795-1854 or comment below! I am here to help!!

    • @anthonywike8042
      @anthonywike8042 Před 4 lety +1

      Were looking at West cocoa on the inland side of the river. Know anything about Hurricane insureance and what it may cost, we are looking at 420 Prospect Ave, Cocoa, FL 32922
      , its listed at 120,000 but we wanna make an offer at around 90,000.

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 4 lety +1

      @@anthonywike8042 Since the home is older than 30 years, you will need to have a 4 point inspection to determine if the home can be insured. The MLS shows a new roof, newer AC and that the cast iron pipes have been replaced. That is 3 of the 4 points that should be good. The electrical is the 4th point. Have you seen the house yet? Text or call me at 321.795.1854 we can see about coordinating schedules to get in.

  • @lulubundra5549
    @lulubundra5549 Před 4 lety +2

    Mr Larkin. Thank you so much for the valuable information! Much need it. Getting a property next year hoping cocoa ⛱ . I will keep your information to get in touch in the near future. Be all safe and healthy 🙏

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for the kind words Lulu & congrats on setting the goal of owning a property next year in the area! I am here to help however I can. Don't hesitate to give me a call if you questions!

  • @jeffreysterley5574
    @jeffreysterley5574 Před 3 lety +4

    Absolutely comprehensive and informative not to mention CANDID pros and cons of Cocoa Beach. THX!

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety

      😎😎 thanks Jeffrey! I appreciate the kind words!!

  • @courtxsummer
    @courtxsummer Před 3 lety +1

    Loved this video, very informative. Thank you

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety +1

      I'm glad you liked it! I appreciate you taking the time to view it & for the feedback 😎

  • @beautifulflorida
    @beautifulflorida Před 2 lety +1

    We love Cocoa Beach, visiting there often and have a few videos on our channel. Thank you for your very informative video!

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 2 lety

      😎😎Thank you for the kind words!! I like your style video too. I was considering doing a driving one from Port Canaveral to Patrick Space Force to showoff our beach town. Now that I've seen yours, I'm probably going to do something similar here. Thanks for the inspiration 😎😎

  • @danielblougouras4650
    @danielblougouras4650 Před 3 lety +3

    Eric knows everything about Cocoa Beach, and all the surrounding areas in Brevard County. Great Video!

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Dan! I appreciate the kind words😎

  • @CocoaBeachLiving
    @CocoaBeachLiving Před 3 lety +1

    I have to agree with what you share here.. It's a great place to live 👍🌴🌞

  • @davidrikersisland8657
    @davidrikersisland8657 Před rokem +3

    As a native Floridian, I love exploring different parts of Florida and finding new places to go and hangout and as learn more about Cocoa beach and how big surfing is there, it really makes me more convince that this is where I need to move in the future because I love the beach and ocean and this would be right up my alley 🤘😎🌅🏄 so thank you for the details and info Good Sir

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před rokem +1

      David, you are very welcome! Hopefully you will be able to visit the Cocoa Beach area soon😎😎😎

  • @SingingForTheCreator
    @SingingForTheCreator Před 3 lety +3

    I love it! It's heaven on earth!

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety +1

      I can't argue with you on that😎😎

  • @brendatuck6871
    @brendatuck6871 Před 3 lety +2

    I was born and raised their. And I love it there. I plan on coming back there. I miss it there in cocoa

    • @timdobb
      @timdobb Před 3 lety +2

      lol never met a local that calls Cocoa Beach Cocoa

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety +1

      There is a difference between Cocoa Beach & Cocoa!

  • @seven471
    @seven471 Před 3 lety +2

    I'm moving to Brevard this summer. Just made an offer on a house in Viera. I love Cocoa Beach also

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety

      Congrats on making the move! 👍Good luck on the purchase in Viera too!! (Cocoa Beach is an easy drive😎)

  • @difficult.to.underestimate

    I plan on moving there after college, hopefully i get a job with spaceX

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety +1

      Best of luck with college and landing a job with SpaceX!

  • @tinacraven2782
    @tinacraven2782 Před 3 lety +4

    I just moved to Rockledge which is very close to Cocoa Beach. It's beautiful here....I love it!!!

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety +1

      Welcome to the Space Coast!!

    • @karenvancehammond1583
      @karenvancehammond1583 Před 3 lety +1

      Glad to know you live there! I wonder what it is like to live there full time.

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety +1

      @@karenvancehammond1583 🌴🌴it's like living in paradise 🌴🌴

    • @karenvancehammond1583
      @karenvancehammond1583 Před 3 lety +1

      @@EricLarkin Can you snorkel in Cocoa Beach? OR is it dangerous to do so with the sharks?

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety

      The water isn't clear enough to see very far of you are snorkeling. I mostly swim, bodysurf, and on rare occasions take out a boogie board or surf board. I don't see too many sharks, but they are out there

  • @jeankatsaros1857
    @jeankatsaros1857 Před rokem +1

    Possible addition to your "bug list" -- no-see-ums!! Relentless buggers and way worse than mosquitos. (Been here 45 years and never seen a fire ant in CB!) Thanks for this, Eric!

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před rokem

      Thanks Jean! Ill have to do an update to include the no see ums!!! As for the fire ants... they're in CB...had to get rid of a hill last month from the front yard

  • @jimmydcap
    @jimmydcap Před 2 lety +1

    I live up in New Hampshire. I would trade these miserable winters here. For cocoa beach in a heartbeat !!!

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 2 lety

      We are kinda cold tonight... probably drop to the high 40's🥶🥶

  • @christopherzisi1531
    @christopherzisi1531 Před 2 lety +1

    Thx Eric...my wife and I are retirees living in Virginia...been to Cocoa Beach twice this year and love it...we want out of Virginia and if daughter relocates to Florida, which she is threatening to do, we'll give u a call. We might be back down there in November.

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 2 lety

      I might be biased, but think Cocoa Beach is a great place to live😎😎. I appreciate you finding the videos & for the comment! November is a great time to be in Florida. If you happen to plan your trip around Thanksgiving, Cocoa Beach has an amazing art show that weekend 👍👍.
      I am happy to answer any questions you might have on the area.

  • @johnvicks7153
    @johnvicks7153 Před 3 lety +4

    We are coming back down for a visit in a few days. We live in Mn. So it’s nice to get away from old man winter! My wife and I have thought about buying a beachfront condo in the future!

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety

      I hope you enjoy your winter break!! To give you a heads up, we are having a slightly cooler than usual 🥶. No where near what you are probably dealing with...but it's "Florida Cold" out. Overnight lows have been high 40's/low 50's at times. Warming to 60's/70's. The sun feels amazing though 😎.
      Let me know if you have any questions about the area while you are down & have a great trip 👍

    • @johnvicks7153
      @johnvicks7153 Před 3 lety +1

      @@EricLarkin Thanks Eric, looks like 70’s and sun when we are down. That’s all we ever ask for! Who knows, the wife may want to look at a property or two while we are down! Thanks for your reply!

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety

      Happy to help if she does (either this trip or the next) 😎 If you like to watch rocket launches, SpaceX has a couple on the schedule this week. Always cool to see.

  • @donniebradshaw4802
    @donniebradshaw4802 Před 4 lety +1

    In the next year or two, I would like to buy some land there. Set up 5 campers and have a mini Airbnb lot. Of course, I'd live in one of the campers. Is this something I can do there?

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 4 lety

      Nice! It really depends on where the land is located and how the area is zoned. There are campgrounds throughout the county.

  • @anthonywike8042
    @anthonywike8042 Před 4 lety +1

    You seem really trustworthy, I wish you were the realtor for the houses we are looking at.

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 4 lety +1

      I replied to your previous message and just saw you are already working with a Realtor. You should contact your Realtor to see this house if you are interested in it. If you offer is accepted, besides having a home inspection, you will need a 4 point inspection for the insurance. I met with a great local inspector (Adam Marrara) and asked him to explain a 4 point in this video czcams.com/video/8xPN9dqbyv8/video.html Call him when you are ready for both the full inspection, the 4 point inspection, and have him do the wind mitigation report to see if you can save some money on the insurance for the home.

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 4 lety

      Adam can be reached at 321-313-3190.

    • @anthonywike8042
      @anthonywike8042 Před 4 lety

      @@EricLarkin Thanks alot man, ive been working alot so i just got back to respond, i will be giving him a call, I have alot of people viewing my house so fingers crossed.

  • @kevyanaeast4059
    @kevyanaeast4059 Před 2 lety +2

    One fun fact people from the south need to know is people from up north/ mid west we get all 4 season so in the summer even tho we love it we still complain about the heat up here as well !!!!!! Note to self people

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 2 lety +1

      We have 4 seasons in Florida:
      Snow bird season
      Love bug season
      Hurricane Season
      & Summer

  • @gregoryedens8355
    @gregoryedens8355 Před 4 lety +2

    Hey Eric, just stumbled on your video. Great stuff as we are considering moving there one day. Keep it coming!

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 4 lety

      Gregory, thanks for the kind words & for stopping by the channel! Any questions about Cocoa Beach & the Space Coast I can help you with?

    • @gregoryedens8355
      @gregoryedens8355 Před 4 lety +1

      @@EricLarkin Just a couple years out from retirement and love the Cocoa Beach area. You're on my list to outreach if this really becomes a thing. Checking out the rest of your videos. We may talk some day. Thanks.

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 4 lety

      Happy to help!

  • @ginalinares55
    @ginalinares55 Před 3 lety +1

    Is the ocean always rough with big waves and under toe currents? Is there days where you can see the bottom like on the gulf coast?

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety +1

      It really depends on the seas and wind strength/direction. Summer is the best time to find the Atlantic flat and glassy. It's rare the water is clear enough to see the bottom once you get knee deep. The sand gets kicked up from the waves. I hope this helps 😎

  • @jerryjohnson9601
    @jerryjohnson9601 Před 3 lety +1

    My brothers from there, we lived there too

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety

      My family moved here waaaay back in 1982😎😎

  • @jerryjohnson9601
    @jerryjohnson9601 Před 3 lety +1

    We were leaving about that time

  • @nancyshinn4167
    @nancyshinn4167 Před 3 lety +1

    Eric I might be interested in a property in Cape Canaveral or CB. Are there condo associations which allow one month rentals? I would hope to visit occasionally and rent out occasionally.

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety

      Hey Nancy, thank you for finding this video & for the question! Yes, there are quite a few condos in both Cocoa Beach & Cape Canaveral that will allow 1 month minimum rentals. (There are some that allow 1 week too) If you want to send me an email at eric@ericlarkin.com or text me your email at 3217951854 I can get you a list of what is available.
      Something to keep in mind if you are getting a mortgage is the association also has to go through the mortgage process. You might need to put a larger down payment to qualify for the loan (up to 30%) I can go over the details either in the email or on a phone call.
      I hope this helps & I will keep an eye out for your email if you do send one👍

  • @lauraporter3434
    @lauraporter3434 Před 4 lety +1

    Do they need substitute high school teachers semi regularly? I’m narrowing my search within Fl to relocate from NYS. Are naturopathic drs covered by insurance in FL? Thanks!

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 4 lety +1

      Hello Laura, Thank you for watching the video and for the questions. It would depend on your insurance on if a naturopathic doctor is covered & should be a question for your current provider. If you send me an email at Eric@EricLarkin.com I will reply with any info I have on the local school board and hiring substitute teachers. I hope this helps!

  • @melsop54
    @melsop54 Před 2 lety +2

    Grew up in MS on the gulf coast, and you are NOT lying about fire ants! I remember standing on my lawn once as a kid, and suddenly feeling a pinch. I look down, and my whole leg from the knee down was dark and moving. COVERED in ants hahahah! I took off like a bat out of heck running and slapping my leg!

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 2 lety +2

      I got lit up a couple weeks ago showing a house. We were standing in the backyard discussing the property & I must have been standing on an ant trail...it was a good segway to warn them about fire ants (they didn't buy that house either)

    • @melsop54
      @melsop54 Před 2 lety +1

      @@EricLarkin LOLOL! Fun times. Desperately wanting to move to Florida having to deal with Mid-Ohio winter right now! Certainly getting a place there in the next few years along with the rest of America haha!

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 2 lety +1

      🌴🌴 #HeadSouth 😎😎

  • @blindsidexv6244
    @blindsidexv6244 Před 2 lety +1

    Would you say October is good time to be there? Is the water pretty and clear during that time? We are planning on staying there for a week in late October to see if we like it and may consider moving there in the future. Is it there a lot of sunshine in October?

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 2 lety

      The weather is still nice in October! Usually a little windy (compared to the summer) temperature drops a little too (mid 80s vs mid 90s)

  • @donkeballs386
    @donkeballs386 Před 3 lety +3

    I have been dreaming of finally moving to Florida. Its always seems like a slice of key lime pie.

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety

      @@wdcurry111 Just like any town or city, not everyone will enjoy living there. Most people I know love it🌴🌴

    • @kaydunns6193
      @kaydunns6193 Před 3 lety +1

      Come on bro! Plenty to do

    • @donkeballs386
      @donkeballs386 Před 3 lety +2

      @@kaydunns6193 Im interviewing for a position in Jefferson county! I am pretty excited about it!

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety +1

      @@donkeballs386 good luck with the interview!

    • @kaydunns6193
      @kaydunns6193 Před 3 lety +1

      @@donkeballs386 make sure u go to the FAMU Homecoming when they open back up

  • @karenvancehammond1583
    @karenvancehammond1583 Před 3 lety +1

    Can you see Dolphins at cocoa beach from the shore? are there any ferries that takes you from the mainland to Cocoa Beach?

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety

      I see the occasional dolphin in the ocean. I see more of them in the river & canals. There aren't any ferries here. We have several causeway bridges that connects the barrier islands to the mainland

  • @chrislongworth7081
    @chrislongworth7081 Před 4 lety +1

    Great Video Eric - My wife and I love Cocoa Beach

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 4 lety

      Thanks Chris!! I♥️Cocoa Beach too😎

  • @emilyrodocker5296
    @emilyrodocker5296 Před 4 lety +1

    Hi Eric! Do you also show rental properties?

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 4 lety

      I can certainly help find a rental property. Are you looking for a short term or a long term rental?

  • @ivorjohn3016
    @ivorjohn3016 Před 4 lety +2

    you say that for 3 months of the year it gets hot there and humid. currently we live in Thailand where it gets 36 degrees C with 96% humidity. how does this compare?

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 4 lety

      Pretty comparable in our temperatures!

  • @Dyin_gull
    @Dyin_gull Před 4 lety +1

    Hey man im about to be heading that way i took a job with relativity space. Im selling my house in tx and we will be staying in our camper until our house sells then we will be purchasing a home

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 4 lety

      Congratulations! I heard about the concept of using a 3D printer to build a rocket engine last year & was blown away by the idea. Let me know what I can do to help get you familiar with the area.

  • @MrBenfaust
    @MrBenfaust Před 5 měsíci +1

    That laundry mat is crack heaven

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 5 měsíci

      Not my vision for heaven...you sure about that?

  • @DrugsLabBrasil
    @DrugsLabBrasil Před 4 lety +1

    Is there a "ok" Uber service in Cocoa Beach? Uber eats? DoorDash ?

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 4 lety

      They are both available in Cocoa Beach 👍👍

  • @lawhispersasmr6124
    @lawhispersasmr6124 Před 4 lety +2

    What about schools? How are the school districts?, is there a sense of community?, how are the people about newcomers? Is the job market mainly based on seasonal jobs?, or is there year round employment?, any neighboring towns that are better/worse for families to move to?, :) thanks so much

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for stopping by and for the questions! Schools as a whole for the county are good. Most are rated A or B (there are some C's and D's too). Here are two good sights to help you research the schools:
      data.floridatoday.com/school/brevard/
      www.schooldigger.com/
      Our economy is tourist-based, but we also have a very strong health/medical job force, aeronautic/space industry, retail, and hospitality. Definitely year-round employment opportunities.
      Just like any areas/cities/counties, we have good areas and bad areas. Something I have noticed, what I may feel like a safe/good neighborhood, others think I am crazy (& vice versa). I recommend talking to local law enforcement for criminal activity in the areas you could be interested in. As a Realtor, I can only talk price, features, etc and cannot promote or steer into or out of a specific area (could be interpreted as a fair housing violation)

  • @Chavorrucosbarandgrill
    @Chavorrucosbarandgrill Před 2 lety +1

    I would give my left arm to live in Cocoa Beach, too bad I was born on a 3rd world country :( - I was there back on 2019 during my Orlando vacations, and it's paradise. I had lunch on this Hawaian themed restaurant next to the beach, can't remember the name of the venue, but the Alaska king crab was AWSOME.

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 2 lety

      If it was Cocoa Beach, probably the Fat Kahunas 🤙🤙

  • @badkat3602
    @badkat3602 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm coming down to Florida this week to look for a place condo, house, trailer,

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 2 lety

      Where in Florida are you looking?

    • @badkat3602
      @badkat3602 Před 2 lety +1

      @@EricLarkin largo / St Pete or Cocoa Beach area

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 2 lety

      👍👍I can help with Cocoa Beach. Let me know if you need a St Pete agent

  • @anthonywike8042
    @anthonywike8042 Před 4 lety +1

    rock on dude

  • @MuvaLaNegra
    @MuvaLaNegra Před 3 lety +1

    Hey Eric, do you have any rentals in covo Beach?

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety

      I do not have rental listings in Cocoa Beach, but I can certainly get some info to you. Send me an email at eric@ericlarkin.com along with what you would like (bedrooms, bath, & price). Always happy to help 😎

  • @AncientSecretz
    @AncientSecretz Před 2 lety +1

    Put a bid on a home in Cocoa Florida. It’s been stripped down to the studs and rebuilt. It’s been treated for termites. I wonder if it’s a safe buy or if We should gracefully bow out. It has all new walls, cabinets, floor, bathroom. Completely renovated. The termite guy said it’s actually a good thing because it’s like a brand new home. It does not have a pool. It’s 365 k in 2022. To move there or not???????

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 2 lety

      Thats great you had the termite inspection, how about a home inspection? What did they say about the condition of the house?
      Do you have a real estate agent helping you with the purchase? If so, have a conversation with them.

  • @207icon-mesportsentertaine3

    How is the weather in April ?

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety

      It is starting to warm up in April (high's in the 80's) and afternoon thunderstorms are starting too (April is a little wetter than February & March) Humidity is stll reasonable, so it is pretty nice!

  • @anonymousnoname1889
    @anonymousnoname1889 Před 3 lety +1

    Are there many 2 or 3 flat buildings in the area? Thank you.

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for the question!! There are some multi-family properties in the area. Most of the properties are condos, single family homes, town houses, or half duplexes. Does this answer your question?

    • @anonymousnoname1889
      @anonymousnoname1889 Před 3 lety

      @@EricLarkin Thanks for responding, I greatly appreciate it. I'm in the market for a 2 to 4 flat. My email is 1825ohare@gmail.com . Let's talk. Thank you.

  • @theoneandonlypinkypinky8245

    When you leave the barrier island where do you go?

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety

      We have family that live on the mainland & we hunker down there.

    • @barne3668
      @barne3668 Před 3 lety +1

      @@EricLarkin my buddy just moved there. he says they haven't had a hurrican for 16 years. How can that be? Don't all those Hurricanes wipe out the entire state lol...I'd love to live there though. maybe I can meet Jeanie??

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety

      We have been fortunate in Cocoa Beach & Brevard County. We still feel the effects of the hurricanes when they come through, we haven't had a direct hit in a while🤞🤞

  • @dansantarsiero1526
    @dansantarsiero1526 Před 4 lety +1

    One other Con. All the trashy t-shirt and souvenir stores that line A1A. Two of the biggest eyesores are Cocoa Beach Surf Company and Ron Jon Surf Shop Super Center. Thanks for not listing, as a Pro, that thing that sticks out into the ocean at Meade Ave. It hasn't been the same, for us locals, since Westgate took it over. Overall, I enjoyed watching your video.

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 4 lety +1

      Cocoa Beach & Cape Canaveral are "destination towns" so we do get our tourists and the retail that supports them. Even though Ron Jons & CB Surf company have quite the presence on A1A, they also employ a lot of locals and contribute back to the community. They sponsor a lot of 5k races and surf contests too. I bet there's at least one Ron Jon t-shirt in most of the homes in Brevard County 😎 (I know we have a couple)

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 4 lety

      Dan, thank you for stopping by, checking out a video or two & for the comment/feedback 👍

    • @seven471
      @seven471 Před 3 lety +1

      Are you kidding? That's one of the kitschy beautiful things about the beach. And I love Ron Jon's

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety

      Ron Jons is a HUGE supporter of the community too. They donate & sponsor a lot of events on the beach!

    • @MrBenfaust
      @MrBenfaust Před 5 měsíci

      Crack laundry mat

  • @africanwarlord4283
    @africanwarlord4283 Před rokem +1

    bro on the beach is hot? go across the river and it jumps up 5°

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před rokem

      Not only does it jump 5°...you also lose the ocean breeze🥵

  • @Benry675
    @Benry675 Před 3 lety +1

    Townie season

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety

      This is Cocoa Beach, not Massachusetts 😎😎

  • @cop39fl
    @cop39fl Před 3 lety +1

    I LIVED THERE at 448 s banana river blvd....when there was a entire block of empty lot's, to much commericial development, my stay was 82 to 86. lack of younger people, going back to visit friends, it looks like: botched plastic sugery, it had a better heyday.

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety +1

      We moved here around 1982/83 (June Dr 😎) Yes, there were more vacant lots that are now condos or single family homes. I might be biased, but still love calling Cocoa Beach home. Thanksgiving weekend is great with the street party downtown to see some old friends who have moved away. Maybe your next trip here will be a little better experience for you.

  • @kaylinallen1479
    @kaylinallen1479 Před 4 lety +2

    Is there a lot of crime and homeless in cocoa?

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 4 lety +3

      Pretty sure every city has a little crime and deals with the occasional homeless person, Cocoa Beach is no different. No major crimes, mostly trespassing, dui, bikes getting stolen, domestic issues, etc.
      The homeless/transients seem to be here more in the winter months. No tent cities or anything like that.

  • @stoictraveler1
    @stoictraveler1 Před 2 lety +1

    Rockets, cruise liners, hurricanes, all sorts of real big stuff.

  • @maxdaryl3201
    @maxdaryl3201 Před rokem +1

    Comment.

  • @thecouncilmagazine9323
    @thecouncilmagazine9323 Před 2 lety +1

    what about alligators and sharks?

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 2 lety

      We have 'em both! There are also bobcats, coyote, and a couple other critters running around 😎

    • @thecouncilmagazine9323
      @thecouncilmagazine9323 Před 2 lety +1

      @@EricLarkin I'm buying a piece of property there. I would to be aware of my surrounding

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 2 lety

      Understood! Anytime I am in the ocean, I am on the lookout for a fin. Sharks are out there but they aren't looking for humans to eat. I try to avoid the water near where people are surf fishing.

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 2 lety +1

      Same with gators, they aren't looking for a human to eat and prefer to stay away from us. They can be found in just about any body of water in Florida. Some areas are more prevalent than others for gators. I am cautious with small pets near the water. I would be cautious with young children too.

  • @chriscoralAloha
    @chriscoralAloha Před 3 lety +1

    Cocoa Beach is conveniently located in the Barmuda triangle. It's like Mayberry on acid.

  • @honeymiller2882
    @honeymiller2882 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice video but...Since video recorded.... the water clarity is going down and all the manatee are dying. Mainly because people are more concerned with green lawns than they are brown rivers. Real estate agents aren’t gonna tell you anything about that now are they?Cocoa Beach is unaffordable. Unless buying a 1950s home that needs to be plowed over for a half $1 million sounds like a good idea. At this point it probably is. Wow... The gentrification is over. You need to be have a lot of money to live in Cocoa Beach or you simply can’t live there. If you find there’s a shortage of help at the local businesses it’s because there’s no place for the help to live. But it is a beautiful town that I have loved and surfed for years.

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for finding the video and for the comments. Yes, we have water issues from time to time in the Banana River and Indian River BUT right now, the water is the clearest I have seen it in years! I couldn't say that 24-36 months ago.
      Prices in Cocoa Beach are exceptionally high right now. It is hard to find anything under $500K for a single family home and under $200K for a condo. Average sales price for 2021 on a single family home was $771K vs $562K in 2020. Condos were $345K vs $302K in 2020. If you are considering a home in Cocoa Beach, it will probably be built in the 1960's or 1970's. There are newer homes, but they are at a premium (Laurham Village is being built in South Cocoa Beach right now & starting price is $1.2M)
      Prices are high everywhere in Brevard County (not just Cocoa Beach) 2019 and earlier, you would have a good selection of homes under $200K. Its hard to find a home under $300K. Same with the mainland. Palm Bay you could find homes under $150K (even under $100K) a few years back...its difficult to find one under $250K.
      Rent prices are getting ridiculous too....

  • @walkingmiracles9706
    @walkingmiracles9706 Před 2 lety +1

    love bugs horriable on turnpike

  • @frankrisser6000
    @frankrisser6000 Před 2 lety +1

    SHOW MY HOME FOR PRICE $ 250 TO 300.OOO.

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 2 lety

      Are you looking for a condo under 300k?

  • @thetreverpitts
    @thetreverpitts Před 3 lety +1

    cocoa itself is a high crime area that's the the big con of that area

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety

      Cocoa Florida has a higher crime rate and is often confused with Cocoa Beach. We are two different cities that are seperated by 2 rivers and the city of Merritt Island.
      Crime in Cocoa Beach isnt bad at all. It is usually tied to the visitors of the area (public intoxication, domestic altercations, shop lifting, etc) which isn't out of the ordinary for a destination town.

    • @thetreverpitts
      @thetreverpitts Před 3 lety +1

      @@EricLarkin yeah that is true that is like Jacksonville and Jacksonville beach different cities

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety

      The couple times I was at Jacksonville Beach, I enjoyed it there. I really like how they like dogs on the beach in the morning and late afternoon (before 9 and after 5) 🐾🐾

    • @thetreverpitts
      @thetreverpitts Před 3 lety +1

      @@EricLarkin Jacksonville Beach is like cocoa Beach we don't get a lot of tourist. It's not a busy as Daytona Orlando r Miami. But are beach is nice.

  • @robertkane4438
    @robertkane4438 Před 3 lety +1

    You forgot the noseeums! Ugh

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety

      How could I forget the no-see-ums??? Looks like I need to make a part 2😎

  • @lacoyianichelle
    @lacoyianichelle Před 3 lety +2

    Hello! wanted to share the gospel with you all, have a lovely day!
    (As Christians we should spread Gods word)
    Mark 16: 15
    15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
    (God loved us so He allowed His only Son to die for our sins)
    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
    Jesus Christ created only one church. And that is His church which is the (church of Christ.) (Not a (man made) church like: catholic, baptist, Muslim, Pentecostal, etc...) but His church is the only one you can read about in the Bible.
    (Only one)
    Matthew 16:18
    And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
    Romans 16:16
    Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.
    And the members of the Lords church are called Christians.
    Acts 11:26
    And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.
    In order to become a child of God one must obey the gospel which is
    The plan of salvation
    Hear: Romans 10:17
    So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
    (You have to hear the word)
    Believe: Mark:16:16
    He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
    (After you’ve herd the gospel, do you believe it?)
    Repent: Luke 13:3
    I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
    (If you believe, are you ready? to repent, (turn away) from the sinful ways of living?)
    Confess: Matthew 10:32
    Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also
    before my Father which is in heaven.
    (After you’ve repented, do you confess that Jesus is the Son of God; the one who died for your sins?)
    Be Baptized: Galatians 3:27
    For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
    (After you’ve confessed are you ready? to put on Christ in baptism being submerged in the water)
    [And then we all must live faithful unto death]
    Revelation 2:10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
    (Live a life striving to be like Christ, even though we as children fall constantly, keep your robes clean, by living a life of repentance not willingly sinning but, repentance is a gift from God to get it right when we do fall short because no one is perfect)
    Exodus 20:7 Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.
    HAVE A BLESSED TIME!😇

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for sharing the gospel! Fortunately, Cocoa Beach has quite a few churches up and down A1A to worship at. One of my favorite things that occur is Easter morning. The end of Osceola, at Lori Wilson Park, and at the end of Minutemen Causeway are the locations that we celebrate Easter at sunrise on the beach. It is a great way to start Easter.

    • @lacoyianichelle
      @lacoyianichelle Před 3 lety +1

      @@EricLarkin
      Hello,
      My nick name is coco! I think cocoa beach sound amazing!
      Thank you, I actually don’t celebrate “Easter Sunday” because, we as Christians don’t know when the Savior died. We only know he died and he rose on the third day. the first day of the week!
      Which we go to worship on Sundays. One out of the five (1/5) acts of worship is, Lords Supper we take the bread(cracker) and drink of the cup (100% grape juice from the store) which represents the death of Jesus Christ. We do this EVERY SUNDAY!! To celebrate His death and resurrection instead of just one day! 😇🤗
      Acts 20:7
      And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, ready to depart on the morrow; and continued his speech until midnight.
      1 Corinthians 11:26,27
      26 For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.
      27 Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.

    • @lacoyianichelle
      @lacoyianichelle Před 3 lety +1

      @@EricLarkin you’re welcome! Have a wonderfully and amazingly blessed day!!!!

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you Coco! Have a fantastic weekend 😎😎

    • @lacoyianichelle
      @lacoyianichelle Před 3 lety +1

      @@EricLarkin 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗😇💗

  • @jdaks
    @jdaks Před 4 lety +2

    con: hurricane every year

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 4 lety +1

      At least we have time to prepare for them😎 this weekend was a good practice run with Isaias🌬️💨🌀

    • @richardsmith2684
      @richardsmith2684 Před 3 lety

      bs

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety

      Why is it bs?

  • @wahinehawaii2258
    @wahinehawaii2258 Před 3 lety +1

    Way tooooooooo hot and expensive!!!!!

    • @EricLarkin
      @EricLarkin  Před 3 lety

      It gets a little warm during the summer🥵🔥😎. Expensive? One of the most affordable coastal communities on the east coast