• Visitors enjoying a stroll along Canaveral National Seashore's pristine beach

    Canaveral

    National Seashore Florida

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  • Haulover Canal Bridge Closure

    The Haulover Canal Bridge will be closed for construction beginning May 6, 2013. The bridge will be closed to all traffic for about 7 weeks. Access to the facilities on the north and south sides of the bridge will be open and unaffected.

Reflect on the Real Florida

Since ancient times, this barrier island has provided sanctuary to both people and wildlife. Many threatened animals find refuge here, including sea turtles who nest on its shores. Like Indians and early settlers, you too can find tranquility. Swim in the ocean. Fish in the lagoon. Stroll down a wooded trail. Or reflect on the longest expanse of pristine shore in Florida - the way it used to be.

Features

  • Park Ranger Leslie Peters leads a Coast-to-Coast Interpretation Program

    Monthly Interpretation Programs

    Besides enjoying our pristine beach, visitors have an opportunity to participate in monthly ranger led interpretive programs & activities

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  • Volunteers helping with Turtle Nest protective screening.

    There Are Many Ways You Can Support Your Park

    Here you will find a few important ways you can help support Canaveral National Seashore...

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  • Park Ranger leading a Junior Ranger program

    For Our Junior Rangers

    Earn your Junior Ranger patch and certificate by participating in fun learning activities...

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    Helpful Tips For Visitors

    Helpful things to know before visiting the seashore ...

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Did You Know?

Sea turtle hatchlings making their way back to the sea

That temperature determines the sex of sea turtle hatchlings? Females are hatched in the top, or warmer part of the nest, and males in the lower, or cooler part.