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Cape Canaveral, FL

Cape Canaveral is a city in Brevard County, Florida. It is part of the Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 9,912 at the 2020 US census.

The city of Cape Canaveral is located on a barrier island on the Atlantic coast of Florida. It is due south of the geographical feature Cape Canaveral. It is separated from the mainland by the Banana River, Merritt Island, and the Indian River from east to west.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 km²). 2.3 square miles (6.0 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km²) of it (0.85%) is water.

After the establishment of a lighthouse in 1848, a few families moved into the area and a small but stable settlement was born. As the threat of Seminole Indian attacks became increasingly unlikely, other settlers began to move into the area around the Indian River. Post offices and small community stores with postal facilities were established at Canaveral, Canaveral Harbor, and Artesia. It is thought the Artesia post office was so named for the groundwater of artesian springs that are prevalent in the area.

In 1890, a group of alumni from Harvard University students established a hunter's gun club called the Canaveral Harvard Club with a holding of over 18,000 acres (7,300 ha). Their game hunts helped clear the wilderness for other settlers to move into the area.

Health and wellness are integral aspects of life in Cape Canaveral. The city boasts healthcare facilities that cater to both residents and the numerous visitors. Cape Canaveral Hospital, affiliated with the Health First network, is a key healthcare provider, offering comprehensive medical services to the community. Waldorf Astoria Spa, Boca Raton offers a tranquil setting with personalized treatments, relaxation lounges, and a full-service salon. The Spa at Naples Grande provides a peaceful atmosphere with services like massages, facials, and body wraps, along with a private outdoor meditation lounge. Acqualina Spa by ESPA focuses on holistic wellness with treatments inspired by European traditions and natural ingredients. Mandara Spa at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Universal Orlando offers a range of services including massages, facials, and body treatments in a serene Italian-themed setting. Massage Envy offers a variety of massage services including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage, and more.

Top sites in Cape Canaveral, FL are The Wizard of OZ Museum, Manatee Sanctuary Park, and Brevard Zoo.

Population: 10,060 (2023). ZIP code: 32920. Area code: 321. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Area: 2.26 sq mi (5.85 km²).

FAQs

What is Cape Canaveral, FL known for?

NASA's Project Mercury and Gemini space flights were launched from Cape Canaveral, as were Apollo flights using the Saturn I and Saturn IB rockets. Cape Canaveral was chosen for rocket launches to take advantage of the Earth's rotation. The linear velocity of the Earth's surface is greatest towards the equator; the relatively southerly location of the cape allows rockets to take advantage of this by launching eastward, in the same direction as the Earth's rotation.

Is Cape Canaveral, FL worth visiting?

Cape Canaveral is worth visiting even if you're not touring Kennedy Space Center. It shares the coast with Cocoa Beach and Port Canaveral, so you can spend hours enjoying the sun and surf. The Wizard of Oz Museum is just one example of a small yet unique attraction in the area.

What is the crime rate in Cape Canaveral, FL?

The crime rate in Cape Canaveral is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 17 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Cape Canaveral is 1 in 59. Based on FBI crime data, Cape Canaveral is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Florida, Cape Canaveral has a crime rate that is higher than 64% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.
 

Sources

City of Cape Canaveral

Wikipedia

Neighborhoodscout

Viator

Cape Canaveral Hospital

Health First network

Waldorf Astoria Spa, Boca Raton

The Spa at Naples Grande

Acqualina Spa by ESPA

Mandara Spa at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Massage Envy

The Wizard of OZ Museum

Manatee Sanctuary Park

Brevard Zoo

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