Where
The City of Satellite Beach encompasses 17 beach crossovers and three Beach parks. In this smorgasbord of sand, sun and surf, Pelican Beach Park, located at 1525 Highway A1A, Satellite Beach, FL 32937, is a favorite.
Vibe
Relaxed and welcoming, Pelican Park gets high marks for its amenities, beauty, cleanliness, and lack of crowds. (During rocket launches and spring break it will fill more than usual.) Kids on skim boards, surfers riding the waves, and folks searching the sands for shells are all usual sights.
See, feel
At Pelican Park, walkways adorned with palms curve past enormous grills, shady pavilions and a kids’ playground, while a ramped, wooden boardwalk leads to the beach. It’s a glorious sight, with light brown sand that blends into a cocoa color by the vast, cerulean ocean. Shells are abundant, and the water has some rocks in it—which reveal themselves at low tide-- so you may want to wear water shoes or other protection. There are no high rises to block the views. Expect some waves, which will vary according to tides, the wind, and offshore systems.
On or near the beach
Relaxing, shelling, skim boarding and surfing are all popular ways to enjoy the sunshine and salt air. On the first Saturday in December, Pelican Beach Park hosts the Ocean Reef Beach Festival, a celebration of the ocean lifestyle.
Accessibility
Pelican Beach Park’s dune crossover, restrooms and outdoor showers are all ADA compliant. To reserve a complimentary beach wheelchair, please call Satellite Beach Fire Department at (321) 773-4405.
Facilities
The Park boasts pavilions with grills, two sand volleyball courts, a dune crossover, restrooms, outdoor showers, and a little free library. Event venue and pavilions are available for reservation.
There are no concessions; bring a picnic and enjoy it at one of the tables or recharge at one of the area’s restaurants. You can rent beach gear from A1A Beach Rentals.
Lifeguards
No lifeguards are on duty; swim at your own risk.
Parking
Pelican Beach Park has 131 parking spaces, including six ADA and one EV charging station-- and it’s free. Here’s information about other area beach parking.
