Canaveral National Seashore(Canaveral National Seashore Beach, Canaveral National Seashore Beaches, Canaveral Seashore)

Located at the southern end of the city of Titusville, Canaveral National Seashore is a national park with a twenty-four-mile long shoreline with beige sand.  It is situated on a barrier island that sits along the Atlantic Ocean on one side, and on the other side is Mosquito Lagoon.  There is coastal vegetation and dunes near the beach which play a crucial role in the local ecology by stabilizing the dunes, which are home to the endangered marsh rabbit, grey fox, raccoon, spotted skunk, mockingbird, green anole, eastern indigo snake, southern bald eagle, and the gopher tortoise.   It serves as a nesting beach for sea turtles which are protected under the United States Endangered Species Act of 1973. According to this act, any person who knowingly violates any provision of the act may be assessed civil penalties of up to $25,000 or criminal penalties of up to $100,000 and up to one year imprisonment.  It is important to note that wooden decks on the beach provide safe access across the protected dunes.  

Canaveral National Seashore offers many amenities including lifeguards, picnic tables, benches, pavilions, fishing pier, restrooms, and showers.  Dogs are not allowed here, and the beach is open from 6 am to sunset.  

Canaveral National Seashore offers many fun activities including horseback riding, back-country camping, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, fishing, surfing, boating, swimming, and bird watching.  Hikers can explore the Castle Windy Trail, the Eldora Hammock Trail, the William Bartram Trail, the Canoe Trail, and other unnamed trails.  If you are planning to go in the water near the beach, we recommend you to be careful as the water here is known to have rip currents, the presence of seaweed and jellyfish.  In addition, the beach is an ideal fishing and surfing spot.  If you are planning to fish in the water near Canaveral National Seashore, please make sure that you ensure compliance with the fishing regulations.  Tourists can spot many birds resting and foraging along the shoreline including sandpipers, white egrets, ospreys, pelicans, bald eagles, red-tailed hawks, and wood stocks.  Depending on the time of year, visitors can see dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, otters, alligators, and whales in the water near Canaveral National Seashore.

Getting to Canaveral National Seashore is easy - the beach’s paid parking is situated at South Washington Avenue (which is a part of State Road 402) and provides access to the beach. 

There are many attractions near the Canaveral National Seashore.  Daytona Boardwalk Amusements is a beachfront family entertainment destination that offers interactive arcade games, bumper cars, kids' country rides, and many thrilling rides including a sky flyer and rollercoaster. Daytona Boardwalk Amusements also has several restaurants and gift shop, and it also hosts fireworks shows, magic shows, and juggler shows during the weekends.  Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse & Museum is a historical landmark that was built in the 18th century, and it has a museum with a gallery that displays lighthouse-related artifacts and memorabilia.  In addition, visitors can also explore a 176-feet high lighthouse.  If you are looking for another attraction near Canaveral National Seashore, Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens is home to many unique plants including azaleas, camellias, ivies, magnolias, native plants, palms trees, and succulents.  In addition, there are large concrete sculptures of dinosaurs and a giant sloth in this botanical garden.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Canaveral National Seashore.  The Garlic is an upscale Italian restaurant that offers light-filled views and serves seafood, steaks, salads, pasta, and ravioli.  Wake Up Cafe North serves incredible waffles, pancakes, French toast, biscuits & gravy, soup, salads, sandwiches, and burgers.  If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Canaveral National Seashore, the modestly priced Ruthy’s Kozy Kitchen serves amazing breakfast and lunch menus including eggs, omelets, pancakes, French toast, biscuits & gravy, soups, salads, and sandwiches.

If you are looking for a hotel near Canaveral National Seashore, there are many great nearby options.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 4-Star The Shores Resort & Spa is 36 minutes away by car and offers many amenities including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a spa, a fitness center, and a seafood restaurant.  A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Holiday Inn Daytona Beach LPGA Blvd, an IHG Hotel that offers several amenities including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a restaurant.  As another moderately priced option, the 3-Star Best Western New Smyrna Beach Hotel & Suites offers several amenities including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a restaurant.  If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Canaveral National Seashore, the modestly priced 2-Star Comfort Inn & Suites Deland - Near University offers many amenities including an outdoor pool, a hot tub,  a fitness center, and complimentary breakfast.