Central East Coast Florida Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tourists and locals packing Daytona Beach on a hot summer day on the east coast of central Florida
Sunrise in Sebastian, Florida; Shutterstock ID 120628057
Cape Canaveral - sea Turtle #turtle #seaturtle #florida #atlantic
Visiting the manatees at Blue Spring State Park. They move to the springs when the water gets too cold. Best times to go in Florida are the cold days in January & February! The park is beautiful to walk through as well. In the summer months you can swim in the springs.
I went to go visit the manatees at Blue Spring State Park, but the first animal I saw in the water was this big gator! In the summer you can swim in the springs, but after seeing this I'm not sure I want to!

Where to stay in Central East Coast Florida

Cape Canaveral, USA. The arial view of port Canaveral from cruise ship

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
Causeway bridge going over to Jensen Beach on Hutchinson Island South a barrier island in Florida.

Hutchinson Island South

If you're spending some time in Hutchinson Island South, Normandy Beach and Fort Pierce Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Hutchinson Island South
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Coronado Beach

While visiting Coronado Beach, you might make a stop by sights like New Smyrna Beach and 27th Avenue Park.

Coronado Beach
Sunrise on South Beach

Vero Beach South

Though Vero Beach South may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like McKee Botanical Garden and Holman Stadium.

Vero Beach South
Sunrise on Vero Beach, FL

South Beach

While visiting South Beach, you might make a stop by sights like South Beach Park and Round Island Oceanside Park.

South Beach
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Central Beach

If you're spending some time in Central Beach, Flagler Avenue Park and New Smyrna Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Central Beach
Beachside Hotel & Suites Cocoa Beach - Port Canaveral

Beachside Hotel & Suites Cocoa Beach - Port Canaveral

3.5 out of 5
3901 N Atlantic Ave Cocoa Beach FL
The price is NZ$395 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
NZ$395
7 Apr - 8 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cocoa Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,477 reviews)
Yes, it was good. We brought a faming system to play trivia on and it was easy, no glitches

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Beachside Hotel & Suites Cocoa Beach - Port Canaveral
Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort

Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort

4 out of 5
422 N Atlantic Ave Daytona Beach FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$335 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$335
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Daytona Beach. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,494 reviews)
The staff was amazing! Bill was our favorite bartender. Food was good. Only thing i didnt like about our stay was parents not watching their little children running around the pool and throwing toys at other people. The same kids were jumping over adults. Other adults had to yell at the kids to stop. ...

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort
Radisson Resort at the Port

Radisson Resort at the Port

3 out of 5
8701 Astronaut Blvd Cape Canaveral FL
The price is NZ$292 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
NZ$292
8 Apr - 9 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly resort in Cape Canaveral. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,145 reviews)
Very nice and clean. Staff was helpful.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Radisson Resort at the Port
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.
The Maverick Resort

The Maverick Resort

3 out of 5
485 S Atlantic Ave Ormond Beach FL
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Ormond Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Daytona Beach Bandshell and Daytona Beach ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (391 reviews)
Good beach view and pool. Staff were not accommodating. Check in person was very rude. There were no pots, pans, toaster or hairdryer as stated in description.!The reason that we chose this resort was because of the full kitchen and ability to cook which wasn’t available to us. We asked for these ...

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

The Maverick Resort
Legacy Vacation Resorts Palm Coast

Legacy Vacation Resorts Palm Coast

3 out of 5
98 Palm Coast Resort Blvd Palm Coast FL
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Palm Coast. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,594 reviews)
Very happy with this stay, I wish every hotel had grounds like this. There is a huge live oak on the grounds and a very nice looking swimming pool that we didn't use. Amazingly peaceful and we loved the screened porch and water features. Yes the inside is dated and shows its age a little, think Golden ...

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Legacy Vacation Resorts Palm Coast
Westgate Cocoa Beach Resort

Westgate Cocoa Beach Resort

4 out of 5
3550 N Atlantic Ave Cocoa Beach FL
Stay at this beach condo in Cocoa Beach. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and free water park access. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (533 reviews)
AVOID THIS PLACE. Don’t book it. Don’t do it. This hotel was AWFUL. They market it as luxury but it is nothing but a high traffic quick turnover timeshare motel dump. The beds were clean and somewhat comfortable but the positives ended there. As soon as we arrived to check in there was a line of ...

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Westgate Cocoa Beach Resort
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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