{"id":1594,"date":"2025-07-09T12:27:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T12:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/?p=1594"},"modified":"2025-07-09T12:33:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T12:33:29","slug":"things-to-do-in-port-canaveral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-port-canaveral\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Things to Do in Port Canaveral: Where Spaceships Meet Sunsets!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Want to explore Port Canaveral but not the usual places? Maybe you&#8217;re looking for a nature walk, a dip into history, or something totally out of the world. If that&#8217;s what you&#8217;re looking for, then worry not. We have everything you need right here. Read on about the top things to do in Port Canaveral before you book your cruise ticket.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/ports\/port-canaveral\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1336 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Port-Canaveral-Parking.png\" alt=\"Port Canaveral Parking\" width=\"714\" height=\"184\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Port Canaveral: The Coastal Canvas<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, you\u2019ve reached Port Canaveral. It is one of the busiest ports in the world and is located on Florida\u2019s Space Coast. Everyone is familiar with the theme parks of Florida, and the port is the closest to the most exciting parks. Grab your seat at Walt Disney World or Universal Studios before you arrive at the Port for your cruise. But if you are looking for something more nature-related and yet thrilling, we have got it here for you. Read on to find out more about the top things to do in Port Canaveral before and after a cruise. Explore the variety from \u2018flying off to space\u2019 to \u2018watching a beautiful and settling sunset\u2019; Port Canaveral truly has it all.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">What you&#039;ll read about<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #203656;color:#203656\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #203656;color:#203656\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-port-canaveral\/#Explore_the_Beach-_Jetty_Park\" >Explore the Beach- Jetty Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-port-canaveral\/#Kennedy_Space_Centre\" >Kennedy Space Centre\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-port-canaveral\/#Cape_Canaveral_Lighthouse_Tour\" >Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Tour\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-port-canaveral\/#The_Wizard_of_Oz_Museum\" >The Wizard of Oz Museum\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-port-canaveral\/#Cocoa_Beach\" >Cocoa Beach\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_the_Beach-_Jetty_Park\"><\/span>Explore the Beach- Jetty Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The obvious first thing to do in a port is to explore the beach. Spend your day with the sun and waves at Jetty Park. This laid-back beach offers more than you expect: fishing, dolphin watching, or just chilling. It\u2019s got everything. It is located right next to the cruise terminal, making it accessible for travelers to come and enjoy themselves. If you only have an hour with you and are confused about what to do before boarding, then Jetty Park is your answer! <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1601\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1601\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jetty-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Jetty Park - Port Canaveral\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1601\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image by &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/colorful-sunrise-jetty-park-fort-pierce-2478620597\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wirestock Creators<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grab a healthy and coastal bite from the local food vendors while you are on your way to explore the fishing pier. If you\u2019ve got the skills, do partake in fishing. Watching dolphins is something else people are keen on over here. But if none of this is your jam, then find a space near Jetty Park to sink your toes inside the sand and watch the waves crashing or the cruise ships heading out. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Tip<\/strong>: If you are there near sunset, make sure to make the most of the view, and yes, also keep your eyes open for Dolphin friends.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/cruises-from-port-canaveral\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cruises from Port Canaveral<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kennedy_Space_Centre\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kennedy Space Centre<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Kennedy Space Centre is the place to make&#8230; well, most of your space dreams come true. The Visitor Complex offers the most mind-bending experience, from real moon rock to astronaut encounters. Three of the most surreal moments are: one walk beneath the massive Saturn V rocket, two with the Space Shuttle Atlantis.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1597\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1597\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Kennedy-Space-Centre.jpg\" alt=\"Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1597\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image by-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/kennedy-space-center-florida-usa-2021-2094785017\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EWY Media<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here you can experience a full Shuttle Launch and what it is like to be inside the rocket during a liftoff. Also, wander around and check the Atlantis Orbiter.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Everything related to space is possible here; make sure you plan your visit accordingly, you might even be lucky enough to watch a live rocket launch! It takes just 20 minutes from the port to reach the space heaven. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cape_Canaveral_Lighthouse_Tour\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Tour<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Trying to find your direction? Off you go to Cape Canaveral Lighthouse. The place is not just a black-and-white beauty but also a reminder of maritime history. The Lighthouse has been showing the path for more than 150 years now and still stands strong. On your little trip, learn about the lighthouse&#8217;s history and the area\u2019s military past. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1598\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1598\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1598\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Lighthouse-Cape-Canaveral.jpg\" alt=\"Lighthouse - Cape Canaveral\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1598\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image by &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/cape-canaveral-lighthouse-visitor-center-florida-2620106309\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JHPHOTODAD<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, as enthralling as it may sound, there is a downside: the visit is only possible through a guided tour, which requires permission to access. But if you are a history buff, do plan the permissioned tours, because this place won\u2019t let you down.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/things-to-do-as-a-couple-on-a-cruise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover the 10 Things to Do as a Couple on a Cruise<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Wizard_of_Oz_Museum\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Wizard of Oz Museum<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Toto, not just Kansas but our very own Cape Canaveral offers an amazing Wizard of Oz experience. Whether you are a fan or not, this is an ideal place to spend quality time. The Wizard of Oz Museum has rare collectibles from the 1939 movie, various themed rooms, and a full 360\u00b0 immersive experience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1599\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1599\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1599\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/The-Wizard-of-Oz-Mseum.jpg\" alt=\"The Wizard of Oz Museum\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1599\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image by-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/cape-canaveral-florida-usa-march-6-2132876877\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JennLShoots<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While you enjoy the show, don\u2019t forget to keep your eye out for the wicked witch. The museum has more than just the Wizard of Oz; they also bring an immersive experience of Vincent Van Gogh\u2019s paintings. The place is not just a museum, but it brings both the art and the story to life.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cocoa_Beach\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cocoa Beach<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Last but not least, Cocoa Beach, the surfing capital of the East Coast. Your visit to the port would be incomplete without a lil visit to Cocoa. After the hectic journey, come here, chill on the sand, maybe take a surf lesson or two, and more than that, walk through the iconic <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cocoa Beach Pier<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1600\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1600\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseparking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Cocoa-Beach-and-Pier.jpg\" alt=\"Cocoa Beach and Pier\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1600\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Image by &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/cocoa-beach-pier-cape-canaveral-florida-446690092\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lunamarina<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make sure you spend the evening watching the sunset from here, and your Instagram will thank you. If you\u2019re planning to stay overnight, the next day comes with a refreshing sunrise. The oceanfront restaurants and bars make it the perfect spot to enjoy the coastal taste and the waves together.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Sources<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><i>Nearby amenities<\/i>. (n.d.). Port Canaveral. <span class=\"url\">https:\/\/www.portcanaveral.com\/cruise\/port-cruise-facts\/nearby-amenities<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to explore Port Canaveral but not the usual places? Maybe you&#8217;re looking for a nature walk, a dip into history, or something totally out of the world. If that&#8217;s what you&#8217;re looking for, then worry not. We have everything you need right here. 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