Port Canaveral
Country: USA · Region: Florida · Currency: US Dollar
Port Canaveral is a major U.S. cruise ship port located in Cape Canaveral, Florida, part of the "Space Coast" region famous for NASA's space launch facilities. The compact barrier island port offers easy access to space center attractions and water-based activities.
Top sights
Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum, Sands Space History Center, Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, Jetty Park Beach and Pier, Manatee Sanctuary Park, Kennedy Space Center
Things to do
- Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum
- Four-hour guided tour includes the museum, lighthouse, and historic launch complexes.
- Sands Space History Center
- Extension of the Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum located outside the station with free admission.
- Cape Canaveral Lighthouse
- Historic lighthouse built in 1859 and open to the public through the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Foundation.
- Jetty Park Beach and Pier
- Beach and pier park open 7AM-9PM with parking passes available via website.
Beaches
- Jetty Park Beach and Pier
- Beach and pier park open 7AM-9PM with parking passes available via website.
- Manatee Sanctuary Park
- Waterside park with pavilion and Intracoastal Waterway inlet offering potential manatee viewing opportunities.
Where to eat
- Grill's Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar
- Fresh seafood restaurant with great atmosphere at 505 Glen Cheek Drive.
- Rusty's Seafood
- Surf and turf restaurant with live entertainment and indoor/outdoor waterside seating at 628 Glen Cheek Drive.
Bars and nightlife
- Fishlips
- Unique food and drinks venue with live entertainment and nightlife at 610 Glen Cheek Drive.
Forecast for Port Canaveral
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Weather in Port Canaveral by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F | 57°F | 2.6 in | 7 |
| February | 73°F | 60°F | 2.4 in | 7 |
| March | 77°F | 63°F | 1.7 in | 7 |
| April | 79°F | 67°F | 3.7 in | 10 |
| May | 83°F | 71°F | 4.4 in | 13 |
| June | 86°F | 75°F | 8.2 in | 23 |
| July | 87°F | 77°F | 8.3 in | 24 |
| August | 87°F | 77°F | 8.5 in | 26 |
| September | 85°F | 76°F | 9.4 in | 22 |
| October | 81°F | 72°F | 5.0 in | 14 |
| November | 76°F | 66°F | 2.6 in | 10 |
| December | 73°F | 61°F | 2.4 in | 6 |
Getting around
Space Coast Area Transit offers local bus service ($1.50 per ride), or rent a car as the compact barrier island city can be crossed in minutes by vehicle.
What to eat
Multiple seafood restaurants line Glen Cheek Drive near Port Canaveral, including Fishlips, Grill's Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar, Rusty's Seafood, and Seafood Atlantic.
Tips
Book Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum tours at least two days in advance, as seating is limited and U.S. citizenship or permanent residency with official ID is required.
Best for
Space exploration, fishing, beaches
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