Things to do / Travel Guide
Address:308 Julia Street
Titusville, Florida
Tel:
(321) 267-1110
Canaveral National Seashore truly is a day at the beach. This barrier island seaside has all the necessary elements for a relaxing weekend or vacation on the coast. The park boasts exquisite nature trails, lagoon and surf fishing, boating, swimming, and surfing year-round. Majestic, endangered sea turtles lay their eggs in the barrier sand and several migratory birds visit each winter. Turtle Watches, an absolute must-see event, take place every June and July. The park holds the title for the second-highest number (13) of endangered or threatened species in the entire U.S. National Parks System. Altogether, more than 1,300 plants and animals inhabit the shores of Canaveral. Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Titusville, Florida is one of the best places to view wildlife.
The John F. Kennedy Space Center is located on the island and about two-thirds of the park is owned by NASA, so don't be surprised if the beach area is closed during a launch.
From Canaveral National Seashore - New Smyrna Beach, Florida:
Canaveral National Seashore is on a barrier island which includes ocean, beach, dune, hammock, lagoon, salt marsh, and pine flatland habitats. The barrier island and adjacent waterways offer a blend of plant and animal life. Records show that 1,045 species of plants and 310 species of birds can be found in the park. Endangered species include, but are not limited to, loggerhead, green and leatherback sea turtles, West Indian Manatee, Southern bald eagle, wood stork, peregrine falcon, eastern indigo snake, and Florida scrub jay. The park has two districts and the Seminole Rest Site. The North District is in Volusia County, near New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Seminole Rest is also located in Volusia County in Oak Hill, Florida. The South District, in Brevard County is near Titusville, Florida. Visitors may enjoy walking the nature and historical trails during the cool winter months. Throughout the year opportunity for recreational activities include; lagoon and surf fishing, boating, canoeing, surfing, sunbathing, swimming, hiking, and backcountry camping.