Standing sentinel on Florida’s Space Coast since 1868, Cape Canaveral Light guides mariners along one of America’s most storied stretches of coastline. This active lighthouse rises above the sandy landscape of Cape Canaveral, where centuries of maritime history meet the space age. The cast-iron tower, painted with its distinctive black and white daymark, has survived hurricanes and the transformation of the surrounding area into a launch complex. The lighthouse is not open to the public, as it sits within the secured boundaries of Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Photographers get the best shots during golden hour from nearby beaches. Visitors can explore Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and Canaveral National Seashore just minutes away.
Explore Nearby
- Peshastin Pinnacles State Park — State Park in Washington
- Sebastian Inlet State Park — State Park in Florida
- Thunder Mountain Pootsee Nightsky Dark Sky Park — Dark Sky Site in Arizona
- Ormond Scenic Loop & Trail — Scenic Byway in Wisconsin
- Groveland, Florida Dark Sky Park — Dark Sky Site in Florida
