Cape Canaveral, Coastal headland in Brevard County, Florida.
The cape extends eastward into the Atlantic Ocean, bordered by the Banana River to the west and the Indian River separating it from mainland Florida.
Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León encountered this landform in 1513, marking the beginning of European documentation of the Florida Atlantic coast.
The Kennedy Space Center draws thousands of visitors who learn about space exploration through exhibits, artifacts, and direct views of rocket launches.
Multiple observation points along the coastline provide clear views of rocket launches, with updates available through the Space Center's official channels.
The cape contains protected zones where endangered sea turtles nest annually between May and October along its natural beaches.
Location: Brevard County
GPS coordinates: 28.45556,-80.52778
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:14
Florida, known as the Sunshine State, extends along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico with white sand beaches and warm waters. The coastline includes urban beaches near Miami, natural reserves in the Keys, and family destinations in central Florida. Visitors find locations for swimming, surfing, fishing, and wildlife observation from Pensacola to Key West.
Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39
18.2 km
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
6.1 km
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
16.9 km
Kennedy Space Center
17.6 km
Space Mirror Memorial
16.9 km
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
15.2 km
Operations and Checkout Building
13.9 km
Mercury Control Center
5.4 km
Crawlerway
18 km
Cape Canaveral Light
1.6 km
Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum
4.4 km
Space Shuttle Atlantis
16.8 km
Launch Complex 39 Press Site
18.2 km
Central Instrumentation Facility
14.7 km
Manatee Sanctuary Park
11.2 km
The Wizard of OZ Museum
11.3 km
Hangar AE
6.8 km
Disney Cruise Line Terminal
11 km
St. Luke's Episcopal Church and Cemetery
18.6 km
Mercury Monument
4.7 km
Sands Space History Center
8.6 km
Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum
4.6 km
Jetty Park Beach
8.3 km
Cocoa Beach Pier
12.2 km
Conrad Creek
15.5 km
Titusville Beach
16.7 km
Jetty Park Road
8.6 km
Jack Davis Island
17 kmReviews
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