With rocket launches visible from the honey-colored beaches and the biggest swells on the East Coast, Cocoa Beach, Florida ... and strip mall-like location all scream dive bar, while the fresh ...

Though "the original" Ron Jon Surf Shop opened in the early 1960s in Long Beach Island, New Jersey, it's the iconic Cocoa Beach location (the brand's flagship) that put Ron Jon on the map globally.

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to correct the location of Cocoa Beach. TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida beaches typically rank among the best in America. However, several recently ...