Cape Canaveral, FL

Travel Guide

Orlando which includes modern architecture
JFK Space Center which includes heritage elements and interior views as well as a small group of people
JFK Space Center which includes interior views
JFK Space Center showing signage
JFK Space Center featuring interior views and rides
Famous for its historic and ongoing space launches, this region also has rich museum attractions as well as natural outdoor spots to visit.

From the first rocket launch from Cape Canaveral in 1950 to space shuttle missions in the 1980s and ‘90s to today’s SpaceX blastoffs, this area has been synonymous with U.S. space exploration. Learn about the history of manned spaceflight, watch an actual launch or explore other interesting areas around the city of Cape Canaveral.

Enjoy thousands of interesting educational opportunities at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Try to identify historic missiles at the outdoor Rocket Garden. Learn about space heroes at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. Take a bus tour of restricted areas of NASA’s facilities at the center. Enjoy exhibits related to the space race, travel to and on the moon, the space shuttle, the Mars Rover and many more aspects of space travel.

Check the center’s schedule to learn when astronaut encounters, rocket launches and other events and experiences will take place. Your visitor center admission ticket provides access for launch viewing just several miles from the rocket platforms. Nearby, tour the Space Force Museum, formerly the Air Force Space and Missile History Center, for more stories and artifacts related to U.S. space and missile programs.

Get a completely different perspective of space travel involving Dorothy’s fictional trip in a flying house when you visit the Wizard of Oz Museum. Bring the kids back down to earth at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, a barrier island where they can see hundreds of species of birds and freshwater and saltwater fish. The Canaveral National Seashore is a long stretch of undeveloped shoreline, including some launch viewing spots at Playalinda Beach.

Drive to Cape Canaveral from Orlando or Daytona Beach in about 1 hour. Find accommodations nearby or do RV camping at Jetty Park, with a beach and fishing pier. The black and white stripes of the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, built in 1868, are reminders of the days of sea voyages and exploration here on Earth, before trips to space became reality.

Where to stay in Cape Canaveral

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Port Canaveral

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Port Canaveral. Make a stop by Victory Casino Cruises or Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge while you're exploring the area.

Port Canaveral
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Cape Caneveral Beach Gardens

While Cape Caneveral Beach Gardens isn't home to many top sights, Victory Casino Cruises and Cherie Down Park Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cape Caneveral Beach Gardens
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Chandler Park

If you're spending some time in Chandler Park, Cherie Down Park Beach and Peacock Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Chandler Park
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Banana River Estates

4/5(9 area reviews)

While there might not be top attractions in Banana River Estates, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cocoa Beach Pier and Cocoa Beach.

Banana River Estates
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Villages of Seaport

Villages of Seaport might not have many top sights, but Victory Casino Cruises and Peacock Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Villages of Seaport
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Ocean Woods

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ocean Woods and surrounding area, you can visit Victory Casino Cruises and Cherie Down Park Beach.

Ocean Woods
Radisson Resort at the Port

Radisson Resort at the Port

3 out of 5
8701 Astronaut Blvd, Cape Canaveral, FL
Fully refundable
$123 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
$138 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly resort in Cape Canaveral. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,246 reviews)
"Nice and clean"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Radisson Resort at the Port
Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral by IHG

2.5 out of 5
995 Shorewood Drive, Cape Canaveral, FL
$131 nightly
The price is $147 total per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
$147 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cape Canaveral. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,100 reviews)
"Staff is great. There was this gentleman, I beleive his name is Tim, was helping everybody. With luggage, with questions, he even helped me push my luggage into my room. I once worked at a Ritz Catlton, I know what good customer service looks like. These guuys are the best. That includes the Front ..."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral by IHG
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Canaveral, FL

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Canaveral, FL

2.5 out of 5
9009 Astronaut Blvd, Cape Canaveral, FL
$124 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
$138 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cape Canaveral. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,789 reviews)
"Liked everything"

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Canaveral, FL
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Coco Sands Villas

Coco Sands Villas

3 out of 5
199 Tyler Ave, Cape Canaveral, FL
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Cape Canaveral. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Cocoa Beach and Cocoa Beach Pier are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (254 reviews)
"Lovely base near the beach and close to Kennedy space centre"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Coco Sands Villas
Salt Pool blocks to beach Hot Tub!

Salt Pool blocks to beach Hot Tub!

Cape Canaveral
Stay at this vacation home in Cape Canaveral. Enjoy private pools, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Cocoa Beach and Cocoa ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
This is an amazing house
"We loved this house. Our family is large at 8 people and there was plenty of room for all of us to stay. The pool was great to enjoy when we arrived and there were games to play also. We will defiantly stay here again on our next trip."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Salt Pool blocks to beach Hot Tub!
7 bd 7 bth Slps 30! 3 kitchens! Pool, Sauna, Beach, Hot tubs, Game Rm, Golf Cart

7 bd 7 bth Slps 30! 3 kitchens! Pool, Sauna, Beach, Hot tubs, Game Rm, Golf Cart

Cape Canaveral
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Cape Canaveral. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and private pools. Popular attractions Cocoa Beach and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (118 reviews)
"This beach house allowed the exstended family to relax, spreadout and enjoy our annual vacaction."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

7 bd 7 bth Slps 30! 3 kitchens! Pool, Sauna, Beach, Hot tubs, Game Rm, Golf Cart
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Cape Canaveral

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
273
5 - Excellent 43%
4 - Good
304
4 - Good 47%
3 - Okay
64
3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The adventure park and go-kart/mini golf were fun

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We Loved Cape Canaveral

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Space, the final frontier .... need I say more?

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The reason for my trip was to go see Cape Kennedy and to run the space shuttle landing strip. Cape Kennedy was fantastic and I highly recommend it to anybody. It was such an unbelievable tour and facility to visit I look Forward to going back

5/5 - Excellent

Kris

Enjoyed restaurant Long Doggers, huge menu, great live music, fun atmosphere...bout 4 Mile's from Hotel. Could see the ricket launch on hotel's back patio, which surprised me. Coco Pier neat to visit, Jetty park was cool.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

This is an exciting area to bring your family. It is educational and so much of our important modern history related to space flight is here all in one place.

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