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Port Canaveral is located on State Road 528 (the Beachline Expressway) providing quick access from Orlando and from Interstate 95.
The port is connected north-south to anywhere and by an efficient system of east-west highways, from the super route 528 but also from SR 46, SR 50, SR 520, the Florida Turnpike and Interstate 4.
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There is a wealth of nearby attractions that you can visit either before or after your cruise if time allows.
- 5 Minutes to Cocoa Beach Pier
- 8 Minutes to World Famous Ron Jon Surf Shop
- 15 Minutes to Veterans Memorial Center
- 20 Minutes to HistoricCocoa Village Shopping
- 20 Minutes to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
- 25 Minutes to Space Coast Stadium
- 30 Minutes to Brevard Zoo
- 35 Minutes to Merritt Island National Wildlife Reserve
- 40 Minutes to Orlando International Airport
- 1 Hour to Orlando Theme Parks
Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar – We have only ever had breakfast here but the food and service is great. The location is amazing and they have a great outside Tiki Bar if you want to spend some time there watching cruise ships depart.
Zarrella’s Italian & Wood Fired Pizza – The food was good. Service was a bit haphazard in that our entrees came about 30 minutes apart. Very friendly and apologetic though so would give them the benefit of the doubt and go again. If you are staying in one of the hotels we recommend further down then this restaurant is within walking distance of most of those.
Seafood Atlantic – Seafood Atlantic features locally caught fresh seafood as well as fresh seafood from other suppliers. This has an outdoor casual atmosphere where you can enjoy your meal while watching the cruise ships go by.
Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill – Casual waterfront dining downstairs, covered patio, indoor sports bar, and sun deck with Tiki bar upstairs.
Gator’s Dockside Port Canaveral – Family-friendly, sports-themed restaurant offering a fun atmosphere. Known for big-screen TVs, great food and friendly service.
Hotels
There are a number of hotels within close proximity to the Port Canaveral cruise terminal. We have selected a few that we have used and can recommend for both convenience and price. Hover over the image below for more details or click the button below each for prices.
Homewood Suites by Hilton
Port Canaveral's cruise ships are a mile away, and the Kennedy Space Center is less than 20 minutes. Boeing, SpaceX, NASA, and United Launch Service are nearby.
Residence Inn Hotel
Residence Inn is one of the closest all-suite hotels to Kennedy Space Center and to Port Canaveral. A modern, resort-style hotel offers a wide variety of amenities that cater to the leisure and business guest.
Radisson Resort at the Port
Situated in the heart of Cape Canaveral, Radisson Resort at the Port makes it easy to stroll down Cocoa Beach at sunset or discover the world of space travel at Kennedy Space Center. Cruise passengers can book a park and cruise packages, which include round-trip shuttle service to Port Canaveral and free parking at the hotel.
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