A quiet mid-week afternoon on Playalinda Beach, on Canaveral National Seashore.
Posted by David McRee at BlogTheBeach.com
Wednesday after lunch I had a class on Warblers (very small birds) at the Merritt Island Wildlif Refuge Visitor’s Center. After the class I took a quick trip out to Playalinda Beach, which was only 6 miles away. It was a quiet afternoon–I was the only person parked at the #2 access.
Long afternoon shadows encroach on one of the most important Loggerhead sea turtle nesting beaches in the world.
I watched Northern Gannets diving for fish just offshore. One flew over the beach several times. They are sea birds and aren’t seen much near land. Other than a few birds, two fishermen and a few beachcombers spread out over a distance, I had the whole beach to myself. Just the way I like it.
To get to Playalinda you have to drive through Titusville and Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. The beach is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. There are no lifeguards.
Neither pets nor glass containers are allowed on the beach. Firearms are not permitted on Canaveral National seashore, in case you were wondering.
More likely you are wondering about the nude sunbathing practiced on Playalinda. Nudity is prohibited and signs are posted to that effect. However, it does seem to be tolerated at the most remote access. Just don’t say I told you it was O.K. I don’t hold any sway over Brevard County judges.
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We loved this place. Our first trip as a family to Fl we stayed in Titusville and went to Playalinda daily. Loved the peace, quiet and remoteness of it.