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Playalinda: #3

Florida

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Playalinda: #3 is a beach within Canaveral National Seashore in Florida, about 13 miles from Titusville. It is one of the numbered access points along the seashore's shoreline. Spring and late fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Titusville show March highs around 75°F and November highs around 76°F, while summer brings highs near 89°F and the most wet days of the year. For a change from the sand, the Merritt Island Trail National Wildlife Refuge Trail lies about 9 miles away and offers a hiking option close to the seashore.

Beach Details

Parking

Lot

Fee

Entrance 1.00/person 5.00/car

Restrooms

Yes

As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.

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Location

Playalinda: #3

Florida

Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata · Official page

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 70–84°F and lows of 50–67°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Titusville 7 E, FL weather station, 4.6 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan70° high50° low
  2. Feb73° high52° low
  3. Mar75° high56° low
  4. Apr80° high60° low
  5. May84° high66° low
  6. Jun87° high71° low
  7. Jul89° high73° low
  8. Aug89° high74° low
  9. Sep87° high72° low
  10. Oct82° high67° low
  11. Nov76° high60° low
  12. Dec72° high55° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Titusville, Florida · 13 mi

Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places

Conditions

Active alerts for Canaveral National Seashore as of Oct 9, 2026:

  • Operating Hours

    Information · posted Oct 4, 2026

  • For entrance fees, we accept digital passes and credit/debit cards

    Information · posted Sep 3, 2026

  • Beat the Heat

    Caution · posted Aug 24, 2026

  • Rip Currents and Rough Surf

    Caution · posted Aug 24, 2026

Source: NPS Alerts API

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Is Playalinda: #3 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Canaveral National Seashore. It doesn't name Playalinda: #3, so check the source for the area it covers.

  • Playalinda District: Parking Lot #8-13

    Park closure covering Canaveral National Seashore · NPS · Canaveral National Seashore

  • Beat the Heat

    Park alert covering Canaveral National Seashore · NPS · Canaveral National Seashore

  • Rip Currents and Rough Surf

    Park alert covering Canaveral National Seashore · NPS · Canaveral National Seashore

As of · Source: NPS · Canaveral National Seashore. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Playalinda: #3

Best months: October–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    70° / 50°

    7 wet

  2. Feb

    73° / 52°

    6 wet

  3. Mar

    75° / 56°

    6 wet

  4. Apr

    80° / 60°

    7 wet

  5. May

    84° / 66°

    9 wet

  6. Jun

    87° / 71°

    13 wet

  7. Jul

    89° / 73°

    14 wet

  8. Aug

    89° / 74°

    14 wet

  9. Sep

    87° / 72°

    14 wet

  10. Oct

    82° / 67°

    11 wet

  11. Nov

    76° / 60°

    9 wet

  12. Dec

    72° / 55°

    8 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Titusville 7 E, FL, 4.6 mi away at 3 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.