A nice park to the north of Manatee Sanctuary Park If you…read moreliked Manatee Sanctuary Park, just keep going north like 3-4 minutes by car (or a little longer if you're walking) and you can find Banana River Park. It is basically the next little spot up the road on the same side of the river. The day I visited it was not busy and was clean. They've got a cute little dock on the north end where I stood when i visited and watched a couple manatees swimming within about 30 feet of the dock for easily a quarter of an hour. There's a big open soccer field up on the north end but just south of the little dock. It has actual goals if you ever feel like kicking a ball around. There is structure at the south end in front of the parking lot with bathrooms and a few tables that is open on 3 sides facing teh water and the park. It's a really nice park, but there's no real trail or long walkway along the water like at Manatee Sanctuary. It's more just grass, a few benches, and that dock. So if you're in the mood for a longer walk or that covered boardwalk vibe, stick with Manatee Sanctuary. But if you just wanna park, walk 30 seconds to the dock, and probably see manatees hanging out, Banana River Park is awesome for that. I'd hit both in the same morning!

Banana River Park sits along the waters edge and offers a calming view. It's not unusual to see…read moredolphin playing in the water. There are picnic tables and a grill available. They have a kayak launch, pocco ball and putting green. There is a covered playground with well maintained equipment.

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.

This is a great hidden gem!…read more We enjoy this splash pad. There is shade and some seating. There is a park right next door as well. Just be cautious since it is concrete if kids are running.

Solid, central location in the community Good amateur…read moreplaying fields Fun playground offering Canaveral City Park is a good green space in the midst of Cape Canaveral residential areas. Good for local sports teams (though a short to centerfield), it also boasts a fresh playground set-up that includes an area designated for 2-5 year-olds, in addition to a larger area for kids 5-12. It's maintained well, and it's easy to park near or walk to from the surrounding area. A solid public park.

The Canaveral National Seashore is located between Titusville and New Smyrna Beach…read more It is a favorite beach for many locals because of the gorgeous blue water and white sand. The atmosphere is relaxing and tranquil. It has something for everyone..... Bird watching, sea turtles and lots of beach combing opportunities.

This is a really beautiful place that I think people should visit! Especially during the Pandemic…read morewhen outdoor activities are encouraged, what is better than the beach with beautiful views, wide open spaces, and fresh sea breezes?? I love the ultra fine white sand with tons of shells that have washed ashore. Want to start a shell collection? This is a good place to start. The waves here are amazing and a great place to go for people who have a knack for surfing. I think the facilities here also also well maintained. The boardwalks and beach access points are sturdy and well constructed. Bathrooms are available at the entrance to the beach access points. Overall, one of the best beaches I've been to in Florida. An added bonus is that it's not overly crowded and parking is plentiful! :)

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.

We come here every year with a bunch of friends. The camping spaces are wide. Everything is clean…read more People are friendly. They have two stores and a restaurant in the park. The beach is just right through the sea grapes hedge and the beach is gorgeous! You never find any trash left on the beach and everyone picks up after themselves. People are able to surf out there. Lots of families and lifeguards on duty. Prices are reasonable and you get a veteran discount. On some things, souvenir items, they're a little expensive because this is a tourist town. You can watch the huge cruise ships leave port from the campground. You can ride in a helicopter. There airplane tours. There is always a cool breeze by the temperature of the water and it always is a bit windy, which makes it very pleasant. We will continue to come here year after year as our 30+ camping partners will do and have done for many years. It's peaceful, no one is ever loud or disrespectful. The staff members are very helpful and nice. They have two new gift shops, fully stocked with things you might need. Grocery stores are nearby too. We had lunch at the campground. The food was good, just a bit dry. The deco is great too. And, we were lucky enough to watch an awesome launch of Elon's rockets going up! I'll load a few short videos if possible. Our group of campers highly recommend Jetty Park campground and we will definitely continue to come back.

We made a 5 night reservation way ahead of time. It's a busy place with few sites available even…read moremonths ahead of time. It looked nice right along side the beach with 2 places to get a bite to eat within walking distance. Most unfortunately, we had to cancel 2 weeks out from our start date. We were disappointed to find out there was a $30 cancelation fee, even 2 weeks out. :-(

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.