Cocoa Beach and “I Dream of Jeannie”

Cocoa Beach is a beautiful little city in Florida with a little over 11,000 residents, but did you know it was also the setting (along with surrounding areas) for the sitcom “I Dream of Jeannie” which aired from 1965 to 1970? The sitcom starred Barbara Eden as the genie named Jeannie as well as Larry Hagman who played astronaut Tony Nelson who became Jeannie’s master after finding the bottle. Although the show was actually filmed in California, Cocoa Beach has become forever tied to it. If you’re a fan of “I Dream of Jeannie,” there are quite a few places around the city that you can visit that pay homage to the fantastic sitcom of the past.

I Dream of Yogurt
Located on North Atlantic Avenue in Cocoa Beach is I Dream of Yogurt, a self-serve frozen yogurt bar that is themed after “I Dream of Jeannie.” They offer 18 different flavors of frozen yogurt and over 70 toppings so you have plenty to choose from and you can certainly mix and match. You pay by the weight of the ingredients in the cup so you can get as much or as little as you desire. Nutrition facts are also posted just in case you have any questions. There are quite a few places in the area where you can go and eat a great meal, and heading to I Dream of Yogurt after can allow you to have a delicious frozen yogurt dessert.

Air Force Space and Missile Museum
Located in Cape Canaveral, Florida at the Air Force Space and Missile Museum is a display by the name of “Jeannie at the Museum.” Located at the museum blockhouse, it features various “I Dream of Jeannie” items including pictures, magazine covers, a license plate, and several other small items. For more information on going to the museum, you can check out their “Visit the Museum” page here. If you can’t make it to the museum, you can actually see the items if you take a virtual tour online.

I Dream of Jeannie Lane
If you want to turn off North Atlantic Avenue in Cocoa Beach, one of the streets you can take is I Dream of Jeannie Lane which goes right into Lori Wilson Park. In 2012, a blue and white historical sign was also installed in the park. The sign gives a little information about the series and describes how Barbara Eden herself visited the site of the unveiling of the street sign in 1969.

Cocoa Beach is lovely, and from the shopping and the outdoor activities to spending time at the beach and dining at fantastic restaurants, there is plenty to see and do. However, if you were and still are a fan of the series “I Dream of Jeannie,” heading to the city can also make for a fantastic day trip. You can check out all the fun spots around town that were inspired by the series, take plenty of pictures, and just enjoy the overall experience. Before you go, don’t forget to get psyched for your trip by watching past episodes!