Where is canaveral national seashore

There's no other place on the state's Atlantic coast that has 24 miles of continuous undeveloped white sand beach on an unspoiled barrier island. I was living in Orlando in and working on the construction of Walt Disney World. I dreamed of buying an oceanfront lot in New Smyrna Beach. The road dead ended in fenced property that was the northern limit of Kennedy Space Center.

A1A was undeveloped for miles north of the Space Center. There was nothing along the highway but sand dunes covered with sea oats and sea grapes. The quiet beaches were a favorite jogging place for the astronauts. They still are the destination for thousands of sea turtles who come each year to lay their eggs. I found two lots for sale down there. I couldn't afford either one. There are few remaining vacant lots. In I saw a 0.

I can't afford that either. But at least I can still visit Canaveral National Seashore. The north and south entrances are independent of each other. If you come into the seashore from the north you must exit from the north. There is a section between the north and south beaches known as Klondike Beach where there is no road access. The beach that you can access from the north is Apollo Beach. You can watch a short film about the park, pick up brochures and activity schedules, tide charts, and souvenirs.

There are five parking areas on the ocean and four others within the coastal hammock. Once you leave the visitor center and travel south, there are four more parking areas along Apollo Beach.

Each parking area has a ramp down to the beach. Nature Moderate Concern. Climate Moderate Concern. Updates on Canaveral. More about Canaveral. Filter By All Advocacy Articles. All Articles Advocacy. Go east through Titusville on Garden Street, continue east and follow the signs. Explore This Park. Canaveral National Seashore Florida. Info Alerts Maps Calendar Reserve. Alerts In Effect Dismiss.

The Longest Stretch of Undeveloped Atlantic Coastline in Florida Reflect on a pristine undeveloped shoreline, explore a historic site, or experience the rumble of a rocket soaring into space. Soundscape Field Station. Things to Do. Backcountry Island Camping.