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Canaveral National Seashore
Directions
 
Getting Here.  The national seashore and the wildlife refuge, located midway on Florida’s east coast between Daytona Beach and Melbourne, are accessible via U.S. 1, I-95, and Fla 528 (Beach Line Expressway). The northern access, Apollo Beach, is on Fla A1A at the southern-most end in New Smyrna Beach. 

Seminole Rest is located east of US-1 in Oak Hill on River Road. (In Oakhill, turn east onto Halifax Avenue, which is located by the flashing caution light on US-1. Take Halifax Avenue east to River Road. Turn north on River Road. Seminole Rest is two tenths of a mile on the east side of River Road. 

The southern access, Playalinda Beach in Titusville, is on Fla 406/402. Playalinda Beach is reached via Fla 402 (also known as Beach Road). From I-95, the exit number for our north district (Apollo Beach) is 249. For the south district (Playalinda), the exit number from I-95 is 220.  At both exits, go toward the east & follow the signs.

For oversized vehicle parking locations .. click here  
 

Public Transportation.   There is no public transportation in the park. The park visitor may tour the park via private vehicle, bicycle, or on foot. Horseback riding is available in the North District by reservation. A permit is required and the visitor must provide their own horse.
 

Local Airports

Orlando International (407) 825-2001
Space Coast Regional (321) 267-8780

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Canaveral National Seashore Park Map
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 Scenic Vista # 4 at Playlinda
Playalinda Vista
Stop to enjoy the scenery on your way to the beach
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View of shuttle launch
Shuttle Launch Viewing Information
... and KSC boater restrictions
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Man fishing from his boat
Sport Fishing
Know the Rules
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Mature sea turtle steering clear of large sharks  

Did You Know?
Once a sea turtle reaches maturity, it's only natural predators (excluding humans) are very large sharks.
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Last Updated: April 08, 2008 at 06:59 EST