Port Canaveral Travel Guide
Cape Canaveral
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Popular places to visit
Jetty Park
After visiting Jetty Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cape Canaveral. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the surfing spots.
Victory Casino Cruises
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Victory Casino Cruises during your travels in Cape Canaveral? Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
Kennedy Space Center
Visit the space launch headquarters of NASA and you may see a rocket catapulted into the stratosphere.
Playa Linda Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Playa Linda Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Cape Canaveral. Stroll along the waterfront in this family-friendly area or visit its lively bars.
NASA Space Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in NASA Space Museum in Cape Canaveral. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.
Kennedy Spaceport Launch Complex
Enjoy the student vibe at Kennedy Spaceport Launch Complex as part of your travels around Cape Canaveral. Stroll along the waterfront or seek out the surfing spots.
Things to do
Cocoa Beach/Merritt Island:Bioluminescent kayak tour
Cape Canaveral: Wizard of Oz Museum Entry Ticket
Cocoa Beach: Dolphin and Manatee Kayak or Paddle Tour
Sunset Catamaran Sail in Cocoa Beach
2 Hour Tiki Dolphin Sightseeing Tour in Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Beach Dolphin and Wildlife Eco Activity
Top hotels in Port Canaveral
Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral by IHG
We always stay here before our cruise. Best place.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Holiday Inn Club Vacations Cape Canaveral Beach Resort by IHG
If I could vote zero stars I would. We stayed here for our honeymoon and it was one nightmare after another. No one was overly willing to fix anything. I had to get stern with the staff to get stuff fixed. Also, they did not do anything to go out of their way to make our stay better, even though ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Beachside Hotel & Suites Cocoa Beach - Port Canaveral
This was a great place to stay and would recommend for anyone with a family to stay. Was there in early April, the pool with lazy river was fun, they had a movie night in the pool also which my son thought was great. Being able to rent beach chairs, umbrellas, etc was such a great added bonus. I ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Radisson Resort at the Port
The staff was fantastic! They allowed us to check in early and were very friendly. The food and drinks were great and the pool area very clean. The carpet in both of our rooms was stained and needed replaced. Also the windows have shutters and no curtains so the morning sunlight comes right in.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral
Breakfast was great. Hotel was so close to ship
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Canaveral, FL
They have a shuttle service that will take you to and from your cruise ship destination
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Port Canaveral
Villages of Seaport
While there might not be top attractions in Villages of Seaport, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Victory Casino Cruises and Peacock Beach.
Harbor Heights
When in Harbor Heights, you can plan a visit to Victory Casino Cruises and Peacock Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ocean Woods
Though Ocean Woods may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Victory Casino Cruises and Peacock Beach.
Cape Caneveral Beach Gardens
When in Cape Caneveral Beach Gardens, you can plan a visit to Victory Casino Cruises and Cherie Down Park Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Columbiad Plaza
While Columbiad Plaza isn't home to many top sights, The Wizard of Oz Museum and Cherie Down Park Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Key Shore
Though Key Shore may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Victory Casino Cruises and Cherie Down Park Beach.
