Cape Canaveral is the home of the  Kennedy Space Center , the hub of the nation’s human space program.

From Cape Canaveral, American astronauts confronted and overcame the challenges of space flight, conquered the moon, and set out aboard scores of shuttle flights to launch – and repair – satellites and build the International Space Station.

You can learn all about that in Cape Canaveral and even visit launch pads.

But Cape Canaveral, located midway between Jacksonville and Miami along Florida’s Space Coast, also offers fine beaches, an increasingly popular cruise ship port, the nearby  Brevard Zoo  and friendly hotels, inns and restaurants.

Also near the space center is  Canaveral National Seashore , 24 miles of undeveloped beach with 1,045 plant species and 310 bird species.

Plan your trip to Cape Canaveral :

FAMILY FUN

Cape Canaveral is ready-made for families.

• Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
• Launch viewing venues
• Air Force Space & Missile Museum
• WIZARD OF OZ Museum
• Cocoa Beach Aerial Adventures
• More family fun
• Events
• Shopping
• Tours

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Check out all these amazing Cape Canaveral experiences.

• Beaches
• Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge
• Whale watching
• Sams House at Pine Island Conservation Area
• A1A Beach Rentals
• Kayaking, SUP

DINING

Cape Canaveral is home to some of the best waterfront dining on the Space Coast.

• Restaurants

PLACES TO STAY

Large hotels, vacation rentals, and bed & breakfasts are all great options.

• Accommodations