Central East Coast Florida Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tourists and locals packing Daytona Beach on a hot summer day on the east coast of central Florida
Tourists and locals packing Daytona Beach on a hot summer day on the east coast of central Florida
Sunrise in Sebastian, Florida; Shutterstock ID 120628057
Cape Canaveral - sea Turtle #turtle #seaturtle #florida #atlantic
Visiting the manatees at Blue Spring State Park. They move to the springs when the water gets too cold. Best times to go in Florida are the cold days in January & February! The park is beautiful to walk through as well. In the summer months you can swim in the springs.

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Where to stay in Central East Coast Florida

Cape Canaveral, USA. The arial view of port Canaveral from cruise ship

Port Canaveral

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Port Canaveral. Make a stop by Victory Casino Cruises or Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge while you're exploring the area.

Port Canaveral
Causeway bridge going over to Jensen Beach on Hutchinson Island South a barrier island in Florida.

Hutchinson Island South

If you're spending some time in Hutchinson Island South, Normandy Beach and Fort Pierce Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Hutchinson Island South
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Coronado Beach

While visiting Coronado Beach, you might make a stop by sights like New Smyrna Beach and 27th Avenue Park.

Coronado Beach
Sunrise on South Beach

Vero Beach South

Though Vero Beach South may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like McKee Botanical Garden and Holman Stadium.

Vero Beach South
Sunrise on Vero Beach, FL

South Beach

While visiting South Beach, you might make a stop by sights like South Beach Park and Round Island Oceanside Park.

South Beach
Early Morning Rocket Launch

Viera

Travellers like the golf courses in Viera, and Viera East Golf Club is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Viera
Beachside Hotel & Suites Cocoa Beach - Port Canaveral

Beachside Hotel & Suites Cocoa Beach - Port Canaveral

3.5 out of 5
3901 N Atlantic Ave Cocoa Beach FL
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cocoa Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,287 reviews)
Cute rooms. Comfy bed. Great lazy river. Helpful staff

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Beachside Hotel & Suites Cocoa Beach - Port Canaveral
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral

3 out of 5
1275 N Atlantic Ave Cocoa Beach FL
The price is AU$192 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$192
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Cocoa Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,418 reviews)
Really nice customer service and rooms were clean and comfy would stay again

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral
Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort

Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort

4 out of 5
100 N Atlantic Ave Daytona Beach FL
The price is AU$187 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
AU$187
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Daytona Beach. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 4 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (4,934 reviews)
The room was clean. The restaurants and bars were very nice. The only inconvenience was that there were just one elevator working throughout the weekend.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Westgate Cocoa Beach Resort

Westgate Cocoa Beach Resort

4 out of 5
3550 N Atlantic Ave Cocoa Beach FL
Stay at this beach condo in Cocoa Beach. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and free water park access. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (523 reviews)
awesome atmosphere! Everyone was so nice

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Westgate Cocoa Beach Resort
Arya Blu Inn & Suites

Arya Blu Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
281 S Atlantic Avenue Ormond Beach FL
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Ormond Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,885 reviews)
Room was clean and staff was friendly

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Arya Blu Inn & Suites
Legacy Vacation Resorts Palm Coast

Legacy Vacation Resorts Palm Coast

3 out of 5
98 Palm Coast Resort Blvd Palm Coast FL
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Palm Coast. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,569 reviews)
only good things to say about this place. quick and painless check-in and check-out. super clean and spacious condo at an inexpensive rate. comfy beds, hot showers, can't complain! it may be dated but it's a reasonable trade off versus paying 2 or 3x more for an updated but smaller place.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Legacy Vacation Resorts Palm Coast
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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