Crandon Park Beach on Key Biscayne features two miles of pristine beach with calm, shallow waters and swaying palm trees. The beach was formerly a coconut plantation, giving it a tropical oasis feeling despite proximity to downtown Miami. The offshore sandbar creates exceptionally calm, shallow waters ideal for families. The Crandon Park Nature Center offers […]
Clam Pass Beach Park offers a unique beach experience with a three-quarter mile boardwalk winding through a mangrove forest before reaching the Gulf of Mexico. The narrow tidal pass creates interesting water currents and a small lagoon area popular with families. The mangrove estuary is excellent for kayaking and wildlife viewing including herons, egrets and […]
Lowdermilk Park combines beach access with excellent park amenities including concessions, gazebos, and a duck pond. The beach offers some of Naples’ best sunset views with a convenient western exposure. The park is family-friendly with playground equipment and volleyball courts. The beach is known for cleanliness and good facilities with restrooms and showers. The shallow […]
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park offers one of the most pristine stretches of beach in Florida spanning a mile along a barrier island. The park features a hard bottom reef for snorkeling and the pass is excellent for fishing. The northern end of the island is a critical nesting habitat for sea turtles and shorebirds. Observation […]
Bowman’s Beach is the most secluded beach on Sanibel Island, accessed via a long boardwalk through natural vegetation with no buildings visible from the shore. The beach is world-famous for shelling opportunities, particularly after storms or at low tide. Amenities include picnic areas, grills, and a playground while maintaining a natural atmosphere. The beach has […]
Boca Raton’s beaches are meticulously maintained with pristine conditions and excellent facilities. Red Reef Park offers a man-made reef just feet from shore, perfect for snorkeling and viewing tropical fish. South Beach Park features lifeguard-protected swimming areas and pavilions. The beaches have a more upscale atmosphere reflecting the affluent community with Spanish-Mediterranean architecture visible along […]
Fort Zachary Taylor Beach offers the clearest, most natural beach experience in Key West. Unlike the artificially created beaches on the island, this beach features natural coral and limestone shoreline with excellent snorkeling opportunities right offshore. The historic Civil War-era fort provides historical interest with daily tours. The park hosts the best sunset views in […]
One of Sanibel Island’s most popular beaches, known for excellent shelling opportunities and remote feel despite amenities. Features picnic areas, grills, restrooms, and outdoor showers with a natural setting. Access involves a pleasant walk over a bridge spanning a wildlife area, minimizing crowds.
Henderson Beach State Park preserves 6,000 feet of pristine shoreline and natural coastal scrub ecosystem in the otherwise heavily developed Destin area. The beach features brilliant white quartz sand and emerald-green waters characteristic of the Emerald Coast. A nature trail winds through ancient dunes, some over 30 feet tall, providing habitat for wildlife including migratory […]
Located on Jekyll Island’s southwestern shore facing St. Andrews Sound. Features a raised viewing platform for dolphin and bird watching, picnic facilities, and proximity to the historic Jekyll Island Club. Part of the Colonial Coast Birding Trail.