Not many of us are waking up early enough on a consistent basis to enjoy the beauty of the sunrise. In fact, we’ll be lucky if we catch one or two a year! But when the feeling hits of waking up early and catching the sun peering over the horizon starting a brand new day, we have the perfect place to do it. It’s time to forget all your worries, put aside your plans, and get over to this pier to watch the sun rise in Florida.

Chances are, you haven’t seen the sun rise quite like it does over Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier in Florida.

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Visiting this beautiful beach pier is not just for the thrill of it—it’s also for the historic experience.

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Cocoa Beach Pier stretches around 800-feet into the Atlantic, creating the most ideal place for you to stand and watch the beauty of the sunrise unfold.

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Home to tons of restaurants, bars, gift shops, and more, there will never be a dull moment when you visit this pier.

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But, if you’re looking for a more relaxed experience—perhaps one that includes just you, a few surfers, and a fisherman or two, come out to this area right before the sunrise.

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Wait for the beginnings of light to just start peeking over the ocean’s horizon—a mix of hues ranging from a deep blue all the way to an autumn orange.

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As the sun begins to creep toward the surface, you’ll be able to see the sky delight in purples and blues, pinks and pastels—the perfect pre-dawn sky.

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But nothing is quite like witnessing the sun break over the horizon for the very first time, especially with the ocean as your backdrop.

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Grab a front row seat at the Cocoa Beach Pier for a magical morning, as the sound of the waves kick off your day.

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Have you ever been to the Cocoa Beach Pier before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! To learn more about the Cocoa Beach Pier, visit the website here or check out the Facebook Page.

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