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Welcome to Canaveral National Seashore

Situated on a barrier island along Florida's east coast, inviting park highlights include pristine, undeveloped beach, dunes and lagoon offering sanctuary to an abundant blend of plants and animals. Year-round recreation includes fishing, boating, canoeing, surfing, sunbathing, swimming, hiking, camping, nature and historical trails.

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Crabbing at Canaveral

Things To Do

Monthly interpretive programs, led by park rangers, are available in our north district (Apollo Beach). Program information is posted under Schedule of Events

 
Visit the Eldora Statehouse for a look back in time at earlier life along Mosquito Lagoon.

Visit Historic Places

The Eldora Statehouse is the best remaining example of earlier life along Mosquito Lagoon. It is located in Canaveral National Seashore's Apollo district, and is open year round.  Contact our visitor information center at 386-428-3384 x10 for further information.

 
Seminole Rest

Explore An Historical Interpretive Park

Seminole Rest, a part of Canaveral National Seashore, is rich in history stemming from thousands of years of Native American occupation. It represents the pioneer era of settlement in Florida, and was the scene of many of the first North American encounters among Europeans, Africans, and native inhabitants.   Driving Directions
 
Man fishing in the early morning along a secluded section of Playalinda Beach

Fun At The Beach

Whether your outdoor preferences include swimming, surfing, sunbathing, backcountry hiking, or some of the best surf fishing in Central Florida, you'll find it along Canaveral National Seashore's 24 miles of undisturbed beach. Soak up the sun with other park visitors, or relax in quiet solitude amid tranquil surroundings, where only the sound of gentle ocean waves is heard. Spend the day, and join a million annual visitors who have discovered the natural beauty of this undeveloped recreational paradise.
 

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Canaveral National Seashore
212 S. Washington Avenue
Titusville, Florida 32796

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Phone

Headquarters
(321) 267-1110

Apollo Visitor Information
(386) 428-3384 ext. 10

Fax

(321) 264-2906

Climate

Summers are hot & humid. Mid to upper 90's. Watch for sudden thunderstorms and lightning. Winters are mild (60's-70's). Short periods of cold weather occur during January and February.
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Mature sea turtle steering clear of large sharks  

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Once a sea turtle reaches maturity, it's only natural predators (excluding humans) are very large sharks.
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Last Updated: April 18, 2008 at 11:18 EST