Overall Ok beach, free parking which is a plus. You can see the space force station from the beach…read more Pretty large beach, decently soft sand and waves.

Quieter and calmer beach with less people versus Cocoa Beach, this was right off the back of the…read morecondos and immediately accessible. The beach was clean and the waves were calm. Set up a chair and have a drink.

This park is so far, for me, the closest beach -access- coming from East Orlando area, and it's…read morefree parking. Also I found that area of the beach gets a lot less crowded that if you go south in cape canaveral/cocoa beach, and it is free parking again, I like that - also they have decent - bathrooms. They have a picnic area. Outdoor shower to rinse out, and a ramp access to the beach. It's Near jetty park and also you can catch a good view of the space launch, and cruises going out of the port. They don't have a lifeguard station at all in this area of the beach that I recall tho. the parking fills fast, need to get there early in the morning, or sometimes go later in the afternoon. Recommended.

This little hidden gem is one of my favorite places to park for free when visiting the beach. Of…read morecourse, the free parking is the main reason but beach access is really good and it offers free public restrooms. The women's restroom has 2 stalls and 1 sink. There is one pavilion and a set of showers to rinse the sand off before getting back into your vehicle. This is about all of the amenities that you'll get here so anything you need you'll have to bring with you - chairs, umbrellas, a cooler full of snacks and water, sunscreen, etc. You won't find a lifeguard or probably too many tourists here either. The parking lot is small, so it is best to arrive earlier in the day to get a spot, although, sometimes closer to the evening there are spots available, too.

The best part about this place is being able to reserve parking online. If you do that, from what I…read moreunderstand, you are guaranteed entry. Bonus, if there is a line waiting for the booth and someone scans your QR code before that, you can just swing around them and enter if there is room. You still get a great view of SpaceX though those pads are about as far to the north as you can get. The real reason to go here would be for any boosters coming down to the LZs or perhaps Blue Origin which I believe launches from the south.

Jetty Park is wonderful county park. Very clean and scenic. My goal was different from others. I…read morewas at the nearby cruise terminal and wanted to get some exercise before the cruise. Was able to accomplish that with walking around. Jetty Park is near the Cape Canaveral launch site, but unfortunately no activity the day I was there. Definitely worth a stop.

Cool park with a walking path, pond , and some statues. We didn't see any manatees, but they are…read morethere. The parking lot was large and the park is very open, great for walking.

A very nice park well kept where, if you are lucky, you can view some manatees…read more Manatee Sanctuary Park in Cape Canaveral, Florida, is a well-maintained park in the area for all to enjoy. It is located right along the Banana River between Port Canaveral and Ron Jon's. The entire property is well-kept and manicured. It features a nice paved walking and jogging path for a workout or a peaceful stroll. Between the walking path and the river there is a covered walkway with pavilions that stretch along the water's edge. While manatee sightings can be hit or miss, the general peace and the chance to spot other creatures like dolphins and wading birds make a trip to this location worthwhile. Right off the parking lot, a fun detail that adds character to the park is the very nice statue of turtles. Taller than an average person. The park provides a good size parking lot that can comfortably fit about 25 cars, which is a huge plus, ensuring easy access even during slightly busier times. While the park does have bathrooms, they were unfortunately not the cleanest on the day of my visit. OVerall, Manatee Sanctuary Park is a nice place for visitors looking for beautiful scenery, and excellent paths for exercise. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a quiet, relaxing outdoor escape.

We are extremely disappointed with our experience on the Blue Lagoon Island Shark Encounter and…read moreSnorkel with Beach Day excursion, which we booked through our cruise ship (Oasis of the Seas - Royal Caribbean). We absolutely do not recommend this excursion to anyone considering it. After a 25-minute boat ride from the port, we arrived at the island and were given wristbands and the scheduled time for our shark encounter. While waiting, we explored and observed the open dolphin and sea lion areas, which were the only highlight of the trip. When it was time for the shark encounter, we were led to a secluded area that is supposedly reserved for this excursion. A group was already in the water interacting with a shark -- holding it, posing for individual and group photos, and getting what looked like a full experience. We were told to enter the water and wait for our turn. Despite the cold water, we were excited and ready. Then everything changed. After the first group finished, the instructor -- who was visibly tired -- abruptly ended the proper interaction experience. He got out of the water, sat on the stairs, and told us he wouldn't be doing the same with our group. Instead, each person was rushed through a 30-second photo opportunity from the stairs. There was no explanation about the sharks, no actual interaction, and we were explicitly told not to touch or engage with them beyond a quick photo pose. That was it. This was not a real animal encounter. It was a bait-and-switch photo op disguised as an excursion. It felt completely disorganized and dismissive. We expressed our concerns to both a supervisor and a manager on the island, who acknowledged that our group did not receive the standard experience. They told us to follow up with the excursion desk onboard, which we did. This entire experience felt like false advertising and extremely poor customer service. We paid for an immersive shark interaction and got a rushed photo opportunity instead. It's unacceptable, especially given the premium cost and the high expectations set by Royal Caribbean and Blue Lagoon Island. Save your money. This was one of the biggest disappointments of our trip.

At port, starting the excursion felt very unorganized. We were pointed to the back of several of…read morethe wrong lines, till we finally found the correct one. We must have wasted at least an hour waiting before we even began the boat trip to the island. On the boat, someone fell down ill right by the Captains house. He just looked through the window at the person, including all the bosun that were there in the immediate area. Finally someone came from the back of the boat to render aid, but that took way too long and showed lack of any urgency by the staff in the immediate area of this person. We enjoyed doing the dolphin encounter, but the trainer seemed annoyed the entire time. There was no exciting engagement, just someone who wanted to give you the bare minimum. Photography of the encounter felt rushed. 20 photos and a video or two later, they wanted an absurd $130. Staff on the island just seemed distant and on their phones or talking with each other, not interested in engaging with any of us. On the way back, the boat his some choppiness on the water. People seated on the sides and front of the boat were getting soaked by sea water. Rather than the staff lower the windows and securing the front screen, they all hung out in the rear of the boat on their phones. The captain laughed. No desire to make our already crowded boat ride comfortable.Then they all split some loose money bills and stood holding the cash as we exited the boat looking for tips.

Great Banana River tour! Captain Andrew, and first mate. Pat were very knowledgeable and friendly…read more We were able to see dolphins, manatees, great blue herons, a snowy egret, osprey, and mullet fish, jumping out of the water. I went on the 1:30 tour, which was great because there was only 11 of us on the boat. Lots of room to move around to see things. I would highly recommend this tour.

I went with my family on the Sunset Tour on the water at Cocoa Beach Dolphin Tours. Very cool! We…read moresaw a few bottleneck dolphins on our tour. It was nice to be able to walk freely around the boat whilst on the tour. Our tour guide, Pat, was very nice and friendly, and answered everyone's questions with ease when they were presented to him. Great views! Decent prices. Overall, good experience! Definitely recommend!!

Looking for a sunshine day, like the Brady's sing about? It starts right here, at Alan Shepard…read morepark. What a great place to watch the sun rise over the Atlantic! We raced over from Tampa to get here by dawn and found plenty of parking (you can pay by card, coin or Park Mobile app). It's just a short walk by boardwalk/ramp to the sand and there it is: sea, sun and surf... right at your feet. It's really Florida gorgeous... and so easy to access. It's also right behind Ron Jon's Surf Shop and a great place to watch rocket launches from nearby Cape Canaveral. I'll definitely go back, again and again!

A really nice beach with a paid parking lot right next to it; it's just a few steps to the beach…read morefrom your vehicle. The sand and water were nice. The body and foot showers near the parking lot are greatly appreciated. There are lots of retails and restaurants places to walk to from the beach parking lot, so you don't have to move your vehicle.

This place is really nice and in a perfect location for a vacation:)…read moreThe beach, local park, small golf land type of spot. A Publix close by. Just the entrance to the beach alone I felt was a huge plus. They have a family room by the pool and a nice BBQ area outside gate because no food or drinks should be in pool area. The inside of unit is well kept and a great family size living room. Friendly staff.

I had a great stay here. There was plenty of room, the view of the beach from the balcony was…read moreawesome, and it was great for a lengthy work stay. There's a hot tub and pool (closes around 10, but it would be great if it could be open later) and full living amenities like a washer and dryer. Parking is easy and beach access is immediate. You can watch rocket launches from the balcony and there are places within immediate walking distance like a tiki bar, rec center, library, and more.