The Highland neighborhood of Cocoa, Florida is centrally located in Brevard County. This thriving community sits just off Clearlake Road, a few blocks south of Brevard Community College’s Cocoa campus. Rockledge is a 15-minute drive from Highland, and Orlando lies about 50 minutes away.
The Cocoa/Rockledge bus line makes a stop in the neighborhood, so owning a car is optional. Grocery stores, a pharmacy, and fast food are all within walking distance on Clearlake Road and Dixon Boulevard. Cocoa Presbyterian Church, Shield of Faith Ministries, Clearlake First Baptist Church, and Mount Calvary Independent Church are also only a short walk away.
Public and private schools include the Brevard Community College, the Crosswinds/Rainwater School for Girls, Endeavour Elementary School, Cambridge Elementary Magnet School, Clearlake Middle School, Cocoa High School, Bethel Christian Academy, and Christian Heritage Academy, all of which are less than a mile away.
Residents are just a short drive away from Cocoa Beach, which attracts visitors from all over the country to go swimming, surfing, parasailing, and deep-sea fishing. The Indian River is a popular place for fishing and boating as well.
Highland residents will want to visit the Cocoa West Recreation Complex, which offers activities for all ages, including children and seniors. The complex has an indoor gymnasium, a community center, and a computer lab, and offers classes and workshops targeting a wide range of interests. The outdoor portion of the complex has a picnic area and playground, ball fields, and basketball, shuffleboard, racquetball, and tennis courts. The complex hosts Family Fun Nights, Seniors Connection, and after-school activities for kids.