What's Port Canaveral Like?
Visitors really like Port Canaveral, especially its waterfront, bars, and beach access. Enjoy fun activities in the neighborhood like surfing. Nature lovers can visit Jetty Park and Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. There's plenty more to see, including Victory Casino Cruises and Peacock Beach.
How to Get to Port Canaveral
Flying to:
- Melbourne Orlando Intl. Airport (MLB), 21.7 mi (34.9 km) from Port Canaveral
Things to See and Do in and around Port Canaveral
What to See in Port Canaveral
- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
- Peacock Beach
- Exploration Tower
Things to Do near Port Canaveral:
- Victory Casino Cruises (1 mi/1.5 km away)
- Cocoa Beach Pier (3.1 mi/5 km away)
- NASA Space Museum (3.3 mi/5.3 km away)
- Ron Jon Surf Shop (3.8 mi/6.1 km away)
- Air Force Space and Missile History Center (0.8 mi/1.3 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Cape Canaveral?
- Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 81°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 67°F)
- Rainiest months: September, August, June, July (average 6 inches of rainfall)