Canaveral National Seashore

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 6:00–18:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-19 to 2026-12-13; community-mapped.

About

This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).

This park's official page lists: Wheelchair-accessible facilities.

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

Events

• “Sea Turtles, Seashell Oh My!" (Apollo District)
• "Lagoon Explorers" (Apollo District)
• "Discover Your Seashore" (Playalinda District)
• "Eldora Talk" (Apollo District)
• "Apollo International Coastal Cleanup" (Apollo District)
• "Playalinda International Coastal Cleanup" (Playalinda District)
• "Seminole Rest Cleanup" (Seminole Rest District)
• " Sea Turtles Nesting Season 2026" (Apollo District)
• "Manatee 101" (Seminole Rest District)
• "Hook, Line and Sinker" (Apollo District)
• "Public Lands Day at Playalinda Beach" (Playalinda District)
• 'Young Sound Seekers Documentary" (Apollo District)
• "Manatee Mania" (Playalinda District)
• "The Timucua of Turtle Mound" (Apollo District)

Before you go

Disability access

This park's official page states it has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Specific routes, transfer access and equipment vary — confirm with the park for your needs.

Limits

Effective January 8, 2016, a Special Park Use permit is required to ride horses on Canaveral National Seashore

Limits

Service animals are allowed in all facilities and on all trails unless an area has been closed by the superintendent to protect park resources

Limits

You must be at least 21 to consume alcohol

Limits

Yes, but glass containers are prohibited

Getting there

Canaveral National Seashore is located along Florida's East coast in both Volusia & Brevard counties. To access Apollo Beach - take I-95 to exit 249, then go east until it turns into A1A. Follow A1A south to the park entrance. To access Playalinda Beach - take I-95 to exit 220. Go east through Titusville on Garden Street, continue east and follow the signs.

Weather & when to go

Summer: Hot & humid (Temperatures average in the 90's) Winter months: Temperatures in the 40–70-degree range, with a "cold spell" where temperatures lower to the mid-30's). Hurricane Season: June 1st through November 30th (most activity normally occurs in August through October)

Park alert: Operating Hours

The seashore is currently operating on the hours of 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Last entry into the seashore is at 5:00 pm.

⚠ Caution: Beat the Heat

Make sure to take hot weather into consideration. Carry water and use sunscreen to reduce the risk of heat injuries during your visit.

Park alert: For entrance fees, we accept digital passes and credit/debit cards

Digital passes or credit/debit cards are the ONLY method of payment at all fee collection areas. Pre-paid digital passes are available online and may be purchased in advance.

⚠ Caution: Rip Currents and Rough Surf

Remember that rough surf is dangerous & rip currents can be deadly. Please use caution when swimming at Canaveral National Seashore.

Visitor center

Apollo Beach Visitor Center — Normal visitor center hours: open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (except Christmas day). — From I-95, take exit 249 & head east on SR-44 toward New Smyrna Beach. The road turns into Atlantic Avenue (A1A) once you go over the bridge and are then on the barrier island. The road then curves to the right (heading south). Stay on A1A for approximately 8 miles to the park entrance station.

Visitor center

Seminole Rest Entrance

Visitor center

Seminole Rest Wayside, The Timucuan Way of Life

Facilities on the park map

4 bench, 1 picnic area, 5 restroom, 3 visitor information.