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Playalinda Beach

Canaveral National Seashore, FL
Ranked #907 of 2,636 attractions in Florida
4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Activities: Windsurfing, Fishing
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ohio
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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I've visited Playalinda Beach #13 on 6 different occasions. The beach is beautiful as is the clean blue water. The people tend to stay to themselves but will speak if spoken to. Since I've gone alone I find it awkward to talk with couples. As many of the other people have stated in their reviews this is considered a nudist... More

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Titusville, Florida
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012
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Playalinda is a bit out of the way and there are no concession stands but that is what keeps it pristine. Only $5.00 to get in (they do accept the senior Federal Parks pass). Many miles of white sand beach. 13 different parking areas all with restrooms. You may encounter sunbathers on 13 so if you are prudish or have... More

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orlandoflorida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012
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When getting away to the beach from Orlando, we like quiet uncrowded beaches; for the crowds go to Daytona or Cocoa Beach. For a beautiful, pristine, uncrowded beach, go to Playalinda (Spanish for "pretty beach"). Playalinda Beach is a National Seashore Beach located on Cape Canaveral, and is most famous for being a "nude beach", although unless one knows where... More

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Bloomington, Illinois
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
94 helpful votes 94 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012
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Playalinda Beach runs along the Atlantic Ocean for several miles north of the Kennedy Space Center. It is reached via County Road 402, the Max Brewer Parkway, from downtown Titusville, which is almost 30 minutes north from Cocoa or an hour from Orlando. Many of the comments here center on the "nude" beach at the very northern part of Playalinda... More

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Kansas
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2011
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No t-shirt shops or McDonalds lining the beach at Playalinda. If you're looking for a natural beach experience, Playalinda Beach will appeal to you. Playalinda is noted for it's well-known nude beach north of parking lot 13. On any warm weekend, you'll find 100-150 people on the nude beach. Parking is limited at 13, so you may be forced to... More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2011
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Quite a drive but worth the effort. Clean. Parking limited if you get there late. A great clothing optional beach. Signs on the way out say nudity not allowed but at car park 13 there are no signs and the rangers went past quite often on the beach with no concerns.Highly recommended. More

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cocoa beach, Fl
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2011
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Playalinda along the Canaveral National Seashore is one of the last unspoiled beaches in Florida. The area past parking lot 13 is considered " naturist" or "nudist". If you do not approve of this type of recreation then DON'T GO. However if you do go, you will find very nice beach and wildlife refuge, with friendly people. The times my... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2010
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I'm writing this based on experience at this rustic beach site. It is located at end of drive almost due east off I-95 at Titusville. Titusville is a very local town with little attraction other than park. A few fast food places and little else. Went on two different days. I parked in lot 10 and walked in about from... More

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