Playalinda Beach, Canaveral National Seashore
Titusville, FL
The southern end of Canaveral National Seashore: an undeveloped beach behind high dunes, reached by boardwalks from numbered parking lots, with launch pads in view to the south. Entrance fee; the road closes around some launches.
Playalinda Beach is the southern stretch of Canaveral National Seashore near Titusville, Florida, close to the Kennedy Space Center. The national park has 24 miles (about 39 km) of beach and, according to Lonely Planet, is the longest undeveloped stretch of beach on Florida’s east coast; Playalinda is a surfers’ hangout.
More than a dozen numbered parking lots line a road about 4 miles (6.5 km) long; each has a boardwalk over the dunes, which is the only permitted beach access. Walking on the dunes is prohibited. The lots hold roughly 50 to 120 vehicles each, and lots 12 and 13 are the busiest. According to Lonely Planet, there is a clothing-optional section near lot 13.
The parking lots have restrooms; bring your own water, food, sun protection and chairs. An entrance fee is charged; please check with the NPS in advance for possible road closures during rocket launches.
- Nearest town
- Titusville, FL
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 28.6550, -80.6310
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually November–April. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September–October. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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© KimonBerlin · CC BY-SA 2.0Blue Spring State Park
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All campsites in Florida · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Playalinda Beach, Canaveral National Seashore?
Playalinda Beach, Canaveral National Seashore is in Titusville, FL, at GPS 28.6550, -80.6310. It is about 6 mi from Merritt Island NWR.
Can you camp near Playalinda Beach, Canaveral National Seashore?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Indian River RV Park, about 11 mi away; within 25 mi there are 9 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Playalinda Beach, Canaveral National Seashore?
Playalinda Beach, Canaveral National Seashore is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Florida’s Space Coast: Kennedy Space Center to Daytona.
What is there to see near Playalinda Beach, Canaveral National Seashore?
Places worth a stop nearby: Black Point Wildlife Drive, Merritt Island NWR (7 mi), Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (10 mi), Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse (34 mi) and Blue Spring State Park (47 mi).
When is the best time to visit Playalinda Beach, Canaveral National Seashore?
The most pleasant months are usually November–April. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)