9. Pro-Am Surf Festival

The Buzz -- Whether a surfer yourself or simply enjoy watching the experts, this is an awesome beach event in Cocoa Beach. A long-running festival, the Pro-Am Surf Fest features the best surfers from around the world. The charity event is the largest of its kind, bringing thousands of surfers and beach-goers to Cocoa Beach to help raise money to fight kidney disease. In addition to many types of competitions on Saturday and Sunday, the event features bikini contests, live bands, a silent auction and appearances by members of the Surfing Hall of Fame. Come out to Cocoa beach for some fun, and to support a great cause.