8496 Ridgewood Ave

Canaveral Sands is a low-rise, oceanfront condominium complex in Cape Canaveral built in 1981 and arranged across five stories. Units are predominantly two-bedroom, two-bath layouts with open living/dining plans and split-bedroom configurations; many feature breakfast bars, walk-in closets, built-in storage, and solid-surface or stone counters. Residences commonly include impact-rated sliders or windows, hurricane/storm shutters, private balconies or patios, and in-unit washer/dryer hookups in some floor plans. The complex presents a beachfront orientation with direct private beach access, landscaped grounds, a heated community pool and clubhouse with sauna, and deeded one-car garages or detached garage spaces for many units. Exterior fixtures include outdoor showers, storage rooms off balconies, and convenient sidewalks with lighting. Building services and operations emphasize low-maintenance ownership: elevator access to upper floors, routine exterior and roof maintenance covered by the HOA, and community reserves noted as healthy in listings. The site’s identity is coastal and recreational — common-area features, proximity to the Port and Cocoa Beach attractions, and unobstructed ocean and launch views shape everyday life for owners, while the condominium’s pet policy and rental minimums are moderate and HOA rules support both seasonal and full-time residents.