Everyone should be able to enjoy a day at the beach!

Finding a truly accessible beach destination can be very difficult. Sand and wheelchairs just don’t mix. But here on the Space Coast, local businesses are doing an incredible job of making a beach vacation a possibility for families of all kinds. If you’re looking for a beach wheelchair, indoor and outdoor activities, and places your whole family can access and enjoy check out a few of the services and businesses dedicated to giving everyone the perfect Space Coast Vacation.

Beach Wheelchair Rentals

A1A Beach Rentals – 321-505-7455
6811 N Atlantic Ave. Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

City of Cape Canaveral Fire Department | (321) 783-4424

City of Satellite Beach Fire Department | (321) 773-4405

Sand Helper | (321) 392-3129 – minimum one-week rental

Sebastian Inlet State Park | (321) 984-4852
9700 S Hwy A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

Beach Accessibility

Ramps are located at many of the beach crossovers on the Space Coast. Please see this map to locate the one closest to your hotel or vacation rental. This map also includes the Mobi Mats located in the City of Cape Canaveral.

Accessible Activities

The Space Coast is full of incredible natural wonders, but that can be a bit difficult for those with physical limitations. Check out these top accessible attractions on the Space Coast to round out your perfect beach vacation.

Brevard Zoo | Melbourne | 321.254.9453

The Brevard Zoo is a great way to spend the day for the whole family. While packed with experiences and things to see, this wheelchair-accessible zoo is equipped with lifts and elevators to allow everyone to experience the zoo’s unique features like the treetop walkway in Rain Forest Revealed. Wheelchair rentals and electric conveyance vehicles are available fore rental at the zoo on a first-come first-serve basis. There are even designated quiet zones and sensory bags available to help all guests enjoy their time at the zoo. Learn more about the Brevard Zoo’s commitment to accessibility here.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex | Titusville | 321.449.4443

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is an accessible attraction that has something for everyone. Check out their website to learn about wheelchair and Electric Convenience Vehicle (ECV) rental during your visit. Then enjoy wheelchair ramps, large bathrooms, and plenty of space to cool off. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is a great option for everyone!

Space Coast Field of Dreams | West Melbourne 

The Space Coast Field of Dreams was made for kids with all abilities! Shaded playgrounds and fields allow every kid to get in the game and enjoy their time on the Space Coast. Find an accessible playground, splash pad, mini golf, and fields created for kids and families of all abilities!

Chain of Lakes Park | Titusville

With miles and miles of paved paths, a stroll in the park is an incredible Space Coast experience.

Mikey Goodwin Playground at James H. Nance Park | Indialantic

The design of this newly constructed playgrounds meets & exceeds current ADA Standards for Accessible Design, which include technical requirements for play areas. Considerations include accessible routes, groundcover materials, ramps, wheelchair parking areas, handrails, and overhead clearance.  The community of Indialantic strove to make this playground accessible to as many as possible. All safety surfacing is wheelchair-accessible and will include ramping so that children can play with elevated components. It is also be built with “parallel play” features which allow kids of differing ages, physical abilities, and cognitive abilities to play along side each other. Additionally, there is a communication board to assist children with limited language skills express themselves.

Accessible Boat Tours

(Wheelchair accessible, contact individual operators for additional accommodation availability)

• • Space Coast River Tours
  • Cocoa Beach Dolphin Tours
  • Indian River Queen
  • Cruise Cocoa (Melbourne Location)
  • Tiki Cruises
  • Banana River Boat Tours

Accessible Trails and Natural Spaces

• Barrier Island Sanctuary |  Melbourne Beach
  • At their Education Center they have a ramp to access, a deck area, and a boardwalk/dune crossover that reaches Bone Steel Beach Park.
• Enchanted Forest | Titusville
  • Ramp access, paved path trail, garden area, and even a picnic table wheelchair accessible
• Sam’s House at Pine Island | Merritt Island
  • Ramps are available to both the cabin and the house. They also have a small, paved trail.
• Turkey Creek Sanctuary | Palm Bay
  • Ramp access to the Margaret Hames Nature Center as well as accessible paved trails and boardwalks.
• Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
  • Their visitor center features a wheelchair-accessible boardwalk loop through oak hammocks. You’ll also find easy access at the Manatee Observation Deck. For driving scenic routes, consider Biolab Road and Black Point Wild Drive. Additionally, the beach access at Eddy Creek parking lot #8 at Playalinda Beach, and the Gator Creek parking lot Observation Deck at the refuge entrance on State Road 406 are wheelchair accessible.
• Canaveral National Seashore

Accessible Accommodations

These vacation rentals and hotels have renovated their spaces to help accommodate visitors of every ability. Call today to book your stay!

• Las Olas Beach Club – Satellite Beach
• Spanish Main – Cocoa Beach
• Ocean Landings – Cocoa Beach
• Sandcastles – Cocoa Beach
• The Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront – Cocoa Beach

A beach vacation should be possible for everyone. Next time you’re searching for a vacation that’s perfect for everyone in your family, set your sights on Florida’s Space Coast.

Accessible Restaurants

Local podcast, Vibe & Dine has published a wonderful list of wheelchair-accessible restaurants all along the Space Coast. Check it out here!

Learn more about accessible restaurants on the Space Coast here.