Directions

Getting Here- Canaveral National Seashore and the Merrit Island 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).

Apollo Beach – This is the northern access of Canaveral National Seashore, located on Fla A1A at the southern-most end in New Smyrna Beach. From I-95, the exit number is 249, then proceed east and follow the signs.

Seminole Rest - 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.

Playalinda Beach- This is the southern access of Canaveral National Seashore, in Titusville. Playalinda Beach is reached via Fla 402 (also known as Beach Road). From I-95, the exit number is 220, then proceed east on Garden Street and follow the signs.

GPS COORDINATES (Lat/Long)
Playalinda Beach Entrance Station: 28.6450, -80.6834
Apollo Beach Entrance Station: 28.9368, -80.8302
Apollo Visitor Center: 28.9271, -80.8244
Seminole Rest: 28.8692, -80.8376
Park Administration Office: 28.6131, -80.8078

Oversized Vehicle Parking
Apollo Beach parking area # 1.
Playalinda Beach parking area #2.

 

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Public Transportation. There is no public transportation in the park. The park visitor may tour the park via private vehicle, bicycle, or on foot. Horseback riding is available in the North District by reservation. A permit is required and the visitor must provide their own horse.

 

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Local Airports

Orlando International [phone]

Space Coast Regional [phone]