Cape Canaveral Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Kennedy Space Center showing interior views and rides

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 Peacock Beach while you're exploring the area.

Port Canaveral
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Cape Caneveral Beach Gardens

When in Cape Caneveral Beach Gardens, you can plan a visit to Victory Casino Cruises and Cherie Down Park Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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

While Banana River Estates isn't home to many top sights, Cocoa Beach Pier and Cocoa Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Banana River Estates
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Villages of Seaport

While there might not be top attractions in Villages of Seaport, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Victory Casino Cruises and Peacock Beach.

Villages of Seaport
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Ocean Woods

Though Ocean Woods may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Victory Casino Cruises and Peacock Beach.

Ocean Woods
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
The price is NZ$257 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$257
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & 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! (1,206 reviews)
"This hotel was the ideal location for porting for our cruise. It’s updated and the staff was friendly. My only downfall is they have no shuttle service to and from the airport, no shuttle to take you anywhere even to the cruise ports. If they had this service it would really change things over ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

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

Radisson Resort at the Port

3 out of 5
8701 Astronaut Blvd, Cape Canaveral, FL
The price is NZ$227 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$227
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & 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! (2,379 reviews)
"Very nice and clean!!"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Radisson Resort at the Port
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
The price is NZ$234 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$234
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & 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! (2,830 reviews)
"It was a good stay for the night. Just had to tell the front desk that the shampoo and conditioner was empty, when we left in morning but we did not use cause we had our own!"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Canaveral, FL
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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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (257 reviews)
"Very nice place 👌"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Coco Sands Villas
Summer family fun! Oceanfront & Ground floor with all beach gear included!

Summer family fun! Oceanfront & Ground floor with all beach gear included!

Cape Canaveral
Book a stay at this beach condo in Cape Canaveral. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a water park. Popular attractions Cocoa Beach and Cocoa Beach Pier are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (375 reviews)
"The condo was perfect for our weekend getaway. We enjoyed every second. The private beach access was an extreme pleasure for watching the full moon and listening to the ocean. Highly recommend and would love coming back."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Summer family fun! Oceanfront & Ground floor with all beach gear included!
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! (123 reviews)
"This house was awesome! There was so much space. Initially we thought the 3 different apartments would be hard to be together but it worked great. One apartment was the meal and common hang out area and the outside worked well too. Plus everyone had their own space. This was also the most well stocked ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

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

Kennedy Space Center

Kennedy Space Center

The site where Apollo 11 took off and put the first men on the moon, NASA’s space launch headquarters are an iconic attraction.

Kennedy Space Center
Playa Linda Beach

Playa Linda Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Playa Linda Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Cape Canaveral. Stroll along the waterfront in this family-friendly area or visit its lively bars.

Playa Linda Beach
Cape Canaveral Lighthouse

Cape Canaveral Lighthouse

Learn about the local history of Cape Canaveral with a stop at Cape Canaveral Lighthouse. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.

Cape Canaveral Lighthouse

Victory Casino Cruises

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Victory Casino Cruises during your travels in Cape Canaveral? Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its local chocolate shops.

Victory Casino Cruises

NASA Space Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in NASA Space Museum in Cape Canaveral. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.

NASA Space Museum

Kennedy Spaceport Launch Complex

Enjoy the student vibe at Kennedy Spaceport Launch Complex as part of your travels around Cape Canaveral. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the surfing spots.

Kennedy Spaceport Launch Complex

Activities

Explore the Wonderful World of the Oz Books in a way that you have never seen before...

Wizard of OZ Museum tour

NZ$50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wizard of OZ Museum tour
14 Passengers Van Airport to or from Port Canaveral One Way

14 Passengers Van Airport to or from Port Canaveral One Way

NZ$424
per traveller
14 Passengers Van Airport to or from Port Canaveral One Way
Adventure in the air with 49 obstacles to choose from!

Cocoa Beach Aerial Adventures ticket

NZ$94
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cocoa Beach Aerial Adventures ticket
Kennedy Space Center from Orlando with KSC EXPLORE Bus Tour

Kennedy Space Center from Orlando with KSC EXPLORE Bus Tour

NZ$331
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kennedy Space Center from Orlando with KSC EXPLORE Bus Tour
Orlando Deep Sea Fishing Charter

Orlando Deep Sea Fishing Charter

NZ$2,410
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Orlando Deep Sea Fishing Charter
11 Passengers Van Port Canaveral to Orlando Airport

11 Passengers Van Port Canaveral to Orlando Airport

NZ$331
per traveller
11 Passengers Van Port Canaveral to Orlando Airport
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Cities near Cape Canaveral

Cocoa Beach

Cocoa Beach

Space Coast showing a beach as well as a family

Merritt Island