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Beach Parks, North to South

From Playalinda down to Sebastian Inlet, in order up the coast.

12 beach parks ยท From our Beaches & Parking guide ยท Reviewed October 25, 2026

Playalinda Beach

$25 per car

๐Ÿ“ Canaveral National Seashore, east of Titusville

  • National seashore entry: $25 per private vehicle or $15 per person on foot or bike, good for 7 days; $45 annual pass. Card or touchless pay only.
  • Undeveloped beach: no showers, so bring water to rinse off.

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Jetty Park

Pre-paid pass

๐Ÿ“ Port Canaveral

  • Parking needs a pre-purchased or annual pass; no cash or card sales at the gate. Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Lifeguards 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, free beach wheelchairs and a mobility mat. No pets in the day park or on the beach, and no grilling on the beach.

Source: 4

Cherie Down Park

Free parking

๐Ÿ“ 8330 Ridgewood Ave., Cape Canaveral

  • County beach park with restrooms, outdoor showers, a picnic pavilion and two beach accesses (one ADA accessible).

Source: 5

Alan Shepard Park

City paid parking

๐Ÿ“ 216 E. Cocoa Beach Causeway (east end of S.R. 520)

  • City oceanfront park with more than 300 spaces for cars and RVs; shops are within walking distance.

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Sidney Fischer Park

City paid parking

๐Ÿ“ 2200 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach

  • City oceanfront park with roughly 200 spaces, picnic pavilions and a playground.

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Lori Wilson Park

Free parking

๐Ÿ“ 1500 N. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach

  • County park with six beach accesses (four ADA accessible), a 3,155-foot nature boardwalk through a maritime hammock, seasonal lifeguards and an off-leash dog park.

Source: 6

Robert P. Murkshe Memorial Park

County park

๐Ÿ“ 1600 S. Atlantic Ave., Cocoa Beach

  • County-run oceanfront park with bathrooms, showers and picnic areas.

Sources: 12 9

Howard E. Futch Park at Paradise Beach

Free parking

๐Ÿ“ 2301 N. Hwy. A1A, Melbourne

  • County regional beach park with seasonal lifeguards (Ocean Rescue also lists a full-time tower here), restrooms, outdoor showers, pavilions, volleyball courts and a playground.

Source: 7

Nance Park

Metered

๐Ÿ“ 201 N. Miramar Ave., Indialantic

  • 100 paved spaces (96 metered, 4 accessible), restrooms, outdoor showers, pavilions and a boardwalk.

Source: 14

Sunrise Park

Metered

๐Ÿ“ 701 N. Miramar Ave., Indialantic

  • 25 paved spaces (23 metered, 2 accessible), a dune crossover and a covered observation deck.

Source: 14

Spessard Holland North Beach Park

Free parking

๐Ÿ“ 2525 Hwy. A1A, Melbourne Beach

  • County beach park about 3 miles south of U.S. 192, with seasonal lifeguards, restrooms, outdoor showers and pavilions.

Source: 8

Sebastian Inlet State Park

$8 per car

๐Ÿ“ 9700 S. Hwy. A1A, Melbourne Beach

  • $8 per vehicle; the park is open 24 hours.
  • Bridge construction began in 2026: there is no beach access from the south side, and the north side can reach capacity on weekends and busy days. Check the park's alerts before you go.

Source: 15

The county's park directory lists more beach-access parks and dune crossovers up and down the coast9. For dogs, see our dog-friendly guide.

Sources for this page 12
  1. National Park Service: Canaveral National Seashore Fees & Passes
  2. National Park Service: Rocket Launch Viewing, Canaveral National Seashore
  3. Port Canaveral: Jetty Park Beach & Pier
  4. Brevard County Parks: Cherie Down Park
  5. Brevard County Parks: Lori Wilson Park
  6. Brevard County Parks: Howard E. Futch Memorial Park at Paradise Beach
  7. Brevard County Parks: Spessard Holland North Beach Park
  8. Brevard County Parks: Park & Sanctuary Directory
  9. City of Cocoa Beach: Parking Information
  10. City of Cocoa Beach: Beach Access Parks
  11. Town of Indialantic: Parks
  12. Florida State Parks: Sebastian Inlet State Park

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