Cape Canaveral, Florida

About Cape Canaveral

Set in the eastern part of Florida, Cape Canaveral is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 10,014.

Cape Canaveral holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.22 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,511 residents per square mile.

📰 Cape Canaveral News Today

• Karen Johnson Obituary (1942 - 2026) - Cape Canaveral, FL - Olean Times Herald Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• After record rocket doubleheader, SpaceX preps for Thursday launch in Florida Florida Today · Aug 18
• What to watch in Tuesday's primaries in Florida, Alaska and more PBS · Aug 18
• SpaceX launches record-breaking back-to-back Falcon 9 rockets for Globalstar, U.S. Space Force Spaceflight Now · Aug 15
• Blue Origin adding second pad to Cape Canaveral launch complex amid rocket explosion repairs Space · Aug 17

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Cape Canaveral Unique

• The only place in America named Cape Canaveral — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in eastern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,014.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Cape Canaveral

• Bajas Tavern And Eats — regional
• El Buzo — peruvian
• Fishlips Waterfront Bar and Grill — seafood
• Flavors of India — indian
• Grills — seafood
• Kung Fu Tea — bubble tea (café)
• Rising Tide Tap & Table
• Southern Charm Cafe (café)
• Atlantic Ocean Grille
• Backwoods Steak House

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum · Theme park
• Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Museum · Museum
• Exhibit Hall · Museum
• Exploration tower · Attraction
• Hangar C · Museum
• Redstone Rocket Replica · Attraction
• Sands Space History Center · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Cape Canaveral

• Canaveral City Park reviews ★
• Cherie Down Park reviews ★
• Jetty Park reviews ★
• Manatee Sanctuary Park reviews ★
• Rocket Launch Viewing Area reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Cape Canaveral

• CAPE VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Cape Canaveral

🏘️ Nearby Communities