Canaveral National Seashore operating hours are 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Starting Monday, May 15th at 9:00am
“TURTLE WATCH RESERVATIONS”
Starting Monday (5/15) at 9:00am EST, we will begin taking reservations for this year’s June Turtle Watch programs.
The number to call is (386) 428-3384 ext. 248. The programs are open to all persons eight years of age and older.
Reservations have a maximum of six (6) persons per reservation call. The fee for this program is $14.00 per person ages 16 and above; 15 and under are free. Persons with an Access Pass or a Senior Pass receive a 50% discount for the cardholder only.
The programs will be presented in both Playalinda (South) and Apollo (North) Districts and run from 8:00 PM until midnight on June 2, 3, 9, 10, , 16, 17, 23, 24, and 30. Please have several dates in mind when you call, and we ask that you keep your calls brief. Further information and instructions will be sent to you within two (2) weeks of your phone call.
Turtle Watch programs give park visitors a unique opportunity to see a live sea turtle nesting.
PLAYALINDA DISTRICT
& SEMINOLE REST
INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
APRIL 2023
SATURDAY, April 1st & 25th — 8:00AM – 12:00PM
Trash Bash at Playalinda
In partnership with Keep Brevard Beautiful, Canaveral National Seashore is hosting a beach cleanup on this day. Bring sunscreen and water. Consider bringing gloves, a picker and mosquito repellent.
Meet at parking lot number one to sign-in to volunteer. (4 hours)
SATURDAY, April 22nd — 8:00AM – 12:00PM
Earth Day Beach Cleanup at Playalinda
Admission to the park is free today in honor of National Park Week and Earth Day.
Join us this Earth Day to clean up this beautiful beach! Every day the beach takes in trash from the ocean. Volunteering to clean the beaches also helps our oceans.
Meet at parking lot number one to sign-in to volunteer. (4 hours)
MAY 2023
MONDAY, May 15th
Turtle Watch Reservations – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Journey with a National Park Ranger and visit the undisturbed beaches of Canaveral National Seashore to watch a loggerhead sea turtle nesting. Turtle Watch programs give an opportunity to learn about sea turtles and the role the park plays in their conservation. The program will take place at Apollo Beach and Playalinda Beach.
The fee is $14.00 per person ages 16 and above. (No refunds.) Age 15 and below are free. Children must be at least 8 years old to participate. The program runs from 8:00 PM – midnight. Reservations are required and space is limited. To make reservations for June call (386) 428-3384 ext. 248.
SATURDAY, May 20th
Beach Cleanup at Playalinda – 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Join us for a cleanup. Every day the tide brings in trash from the ocean or washes it back out. Volunteering to clean the beaches helps our oceans and hearts. Bring water and sunscreen. Meet at parking lot number one to sign-in to volunteer.
SUNDAY’s in May
Seminole Rest House Open - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The historic Snyder home will be open. Enjoy a brief stroll along the accessible path that leads to the main house located on top of Snyder Mound. Explore the first floor of the late 1800’s home located along Mosquito Lagoon in Oak Hill, Florida.
Please Note: All programs are subject to cancellation and/or rescheduling due to staff limitations, weather conditions, or other factors. Call 386-428-3384 ext. 0 for program information. Visit our website at www.nps.gov/cana.
Entrance fees apply to all interpretive program participants. All programs meet the requirements for the Canaveral National Seashore Junior Ranger Program.
Canaveral National Seashore and Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
Announce the Availability of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the
Proposed Space Coast Trail
CLICK for a printable, shareable PDF with details & map.
Share the beach with Nesting Shorebirds
PARK HOURS: Winter (Eastern Standard Time): 6:00am - 6:00pm
Summer (Daylight Savings Time): 6:00am - 8:00pm
Directions:
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).
• Playalinda Beach in Titusville, is on Fla 406/402. Playalinda Beach is reached via Fla 402 (also known as Beach Road). From I-95, for the south district (Playalinda), the exit number from I-95 is 220. Go east & follow the signs. (Playalinda Beach Entrance Station: 28.6450, -80.6834)
• Eddie Creek is between Parking Areas 7 and 8.
• Vista 1 is 1/4 mile east of Entrance Station. Look for parking lot on left (north) with a sign "V - 1."
The Playalinda Ranger Station is located to the right (south) of the entrance gate. 28.644657, -80.683346 .
• Seminole Rest (28.8692, -80.8376) - is located east of US-1 in Oak Hill on River Road. In Oak Hill, 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.
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PURCHASING PARK PASSES
Park passes may be purchased at our entrance stations. Apollo Beach entrance station is located in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Playalinda Beach entrance station is located near Titusville, Florida (Latitude: 28.645167, Longitude: -80.68325). Please call the Apollo Beach visitor center for directions (386) 428-3384 ext. 0. Passes are not available at Park Headquarters.
Canaveral National Seashore Changes Entrance Fee to Address Infrastructure Needs & Improve Visitor Experience
The National Park Service (NPS) announced today Canaveral National Seashore will modify its entrance fees to provide additional funding for infrastructure and maintenance needs to enhance the visitor experience.
Effective January 1, 2019 the entrance fees to the park will be $15 per vehicle or $10 per motorcycle and $5 per pedestrian/bicycle for a 7 day visit. An annual park pass will remain $40. All of the money received from entrance fees remains with the National Park Service with at least 80 percent of the revenue going to Canaveral National Seashore.
PLEASE NOTE: all programs are subject to cancellation and/or rescheduling due to staff limitations, weather conditions, or other factors. Some programs require reservations, a minimum age, or a cost recovery fee. Call 321-403-9334 or 386-428-3384 ext. 0 for program information during operating hours (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM). Visit our website at www.nps.gov/cana. Entrance fees apply to all interpretive program participants. All programs meet the requirements for the Canaveral National Seashore Junior Ranger program.
USA TODAY -- July 8, 2013
10 uncrowded Atlantic beaches for summer
Playalinda Beach, Florida
"Florida's beaches have a well-deserved reputation for being some of the most beautiful in the world, and that means they can get mighty crowded with summer vacation begins. Playalinda, or Pretty Beach, is located on the Canaveral National Seashore just outside of Titusville."
Click here for programs at Apollo Beach (North Area)
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