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Oak HillOak Hill, Florida
Come for half a day, not a night: Seminole Rest boardwalk, a seafood lunch on River Rd, then drive on. Sleep here only if you fish the lagoon.
Oak Hill is a semi-rural settlement of about 1,800 people on the Intracoastal Waterway in Volusia County, on US-1 between New Smyrna Beach and Titusville. It is the last town before the Canaveral National Seashore and Merritt Island. The draw is small and specific: a national-park historic site on the lagoon, a boat ramp and fishing pier, and one well-known seafood house. Most travellers pass through in two to four hours.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry, mild); Mar–May for fishing
- avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, afternoon storms), and hurricane season Aug–Oct
- Airports
- DAB · MCO · SFB
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Oak Hill911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Volusia County Sheriff (non-emergency)386-248-1777
- Poison control (24 h)1-800-222-1222
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Oak Hill, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyA quiet, low-crime rural town; the real risks are driving US-1 at night, summer heat and storms, and lagoon mosquitoes.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 386-248-1777 Volusia County Sheriff (non-emergency) · 1-800-222-1222 Poison control (24 h)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDAB Daytona Beach International (About 30–40 min north by car via I-95 and US-1; small airport, limited routes.).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–6
- Beerdraught / six-pack at a store$6–9$10–14
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
- Museum or sight ticketCanaveral National Seashore entry, per vehicle$20
- Budget bedFish-camp cabin or RV site, a night, per roomUS$60
- Mid-range bedFish-camp cabin or RV site, a night, per roomUS$120
- High-end bedFish-camp cabin or RV site, a night, per roomUS$175
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$130 · High US$240
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DAB Daytona Beach International (About 30–40 min north by car via I-95 and US-1; small airport, limited routes.) · MCO Orlando International (About 1 h 15 min–1 h 30 min west by car via FL-528 and I-95; the main gateway with the widest choice of flights.) · SFB Orlando Sanford International (About 1 h–1 h 15 min west by car; mostly short-haul and charter carriers.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Feb
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Nov–May. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Apr (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Oak Hill: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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Mar
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. US-1 runs north–south through the west side of town; River Rd branches east off US-1 and loops along the Intracoastal past Seminole Rest and the fish camps. There is no useful local bus service; walk or cycle only within the River Rd loop. Fill up in New Smyrna Beach or Titusville — fuel and services in Oak Hill are minimal.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Canaveral National Seashore (Apollo Beach)
goDoor to door: About 30–40 min
Drive south on US-1, then FL-402 east to the entrance
Undeveloped barrier-island beach; entry fee per vehicle. Check closures for launches and storms.
Door to door: About 20–25 min
US-1 north
Flagler Avenue restaurants, beach driving and the Canal Street historic district.
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
goDoor to door: About 40–50 min
US-1 south, then FL-406 over the lagoon
Black Point Wildlife Drive for birds and alligators; best in the morning.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
goDoor to door: About 50–60 min
US-1 south, then FL-405
Full day and a dated ticket; buy online in advance.
Door to door: About 45–55 min
US-1 north, then I-95
Worth a half day for the boardwalk and speedway; heavy traffic during race weeks.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
River Rd (Intracoastal side)
The only place with lodging in town: two small fish camps with cabins, houseboats and RV or tent sites on the lagoon. Book ahead in spring and autumn.
New Smyrna Beach
About 20–25 min north on US-1. Full range of hotels, motels and rentals; the practical base if you want a normal bed and restaurants.
Edgewater
About 15 min north on US-1; motels and vacation rentals, closer than New Smyrna Beach.
Titusville
About 30–35 min south on US-1; the base for Kennedy Space Center and Merritt Island, with chain hotels.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–100 excl. bed
- Mid
- $100–180 excl. bed
- High
- $180+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel double in Edgewater or New Smyrna Beach1 × 1 night × US$150 | US$150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$130 | US$260 |
| Rental car, one day1 × US$70 | US$70 |
| Canaveral National Seashore entry, per vehicle1 × US$20 | US$20 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$53 |
| Trip total≈ US$292 per person per day, bed included | US$583 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–6 |
| Seafood platter or fried oyster basket | $18–32 |
| Key lime pie slice | $7–10 |
| Beer, draught / six-pack at a store | $6–9 / $10–14 |
| Gasoline, per gallon | $3.00–3.60 |
| Canaveral National Seashore entry, per vehicle | $20 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $10–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No rideshare or taxi coverage to rely on; arrange your own car.
- Cell signal is patchy near the lagoon and inside the national seashore.
- Summer heat and mosquitoes, especially around the lagoon at dusk; bring repellent.
- Hurricane season runs Jun–Nov, peaking Aug–Oct: check evacuation zones and storm forecasts before booking a waterfront cabin.
- Seminole Rest and the national seashore can close for launches, storms or maintenance: check the NPS site before driving out.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Volusia County Sheriff (non-emergency)
- 386-248-1777
- Poison control (24 h)
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Volusia County Sheriff (non-emergency)386-248-1777
- Poison control (24 h)1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No consulates in Oak Hill; nearest consulates-general are in Orlando and Miami (check addresses).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rental car, one day: $45–120 plus fuel
- Canaveral National Seashore entry, per vehicle: $20
- Rideshare from New Smyrna Beach: limited coverage; do not count on it
Say or show
- Where is the boat ramp? — Where is the boat ramp?
- A table for two, please — A table for two, please
- Is the park open today? — Is the park open today?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
- Thank you — Thank you
Tipping: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Oak Hill. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr (dry, mild); Mar–May for fishing · avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, afternoon storms), and hurricane season Aug–Oct · month by month →
- 3 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for DAB and MCO: last-mile drive times field-checked, rental-car desk hours, rideshare fallback.
- Walking cluster on River Rd with rescue anchors: Seminole Rest, Goodrich's, the two fish camps.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Seminole Rest, River Breeze Park, Canaveral National Seashore, Merritt Island NWR) and eat pages with last orders and Monday closures.
- Storm and launch closure fixtures so gates A–D can go green.