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 […]
Beaches for Picnicking
Fort Zachary Taylor Beach
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 […]
Spanish Lake Beach
A small beach area on Spanish Lake near New Iberia. Features include fishing opportunities, boat launch, and picnic facilities. Located in Acadiana region with nearby Cajun cultural attractions. Popular with local families for day use recreation.
Lake Bruin State Park Beach
A sandy beach on Lake Bruin, an oxbow lake formed from the Mississippi River. Features include a designated swimming area, boat launch, fishing piers, and picnic facilities. Known for its clear water and excellent fishing for bass, bream, and crappie.
Meaher State Park Beach
A small beach area within Meaher State Park on the Mobile-Tensaw Delta. More marshy than sandy, it offers a unique delta ecosystem experience. Features include a fishing pier, boat ramp, picnic areas, and boardwalks through wetlands habitat.
North Beach (Lake Charles)
The only white sand inland beach in Louisiana, located on the shores of Lake Charles. Features include a promenade, playground, and nearby attractions. Popular urban beach for local residents and visitors to Lake Charles casinos and downtown area.
White Sands Lake Day Beach
A privately owned freshwater beach with white sand imported from Florida. Features include a spring-fed lake, water slides, floating platforms, volleyball courts, and picnic areas. Admission fee required but provides a full-service beach experience.
Fairview-Riverside State Park Beach
A small beach area along the Tchefuncte River near Lake Pontchartrain. Features include riverfront access, fishing piers, boat launch, and camping facilities. Historic Otis House museum on site with guided tours available.
Mandeville Lakefront Beach
A narrow beach along Lake Pontchartrain with historic oak trees and a seawall. Features include fishing opportunities, picnic areas, and walking paths. Popular spot to watch sunsets over Lake Pontchartrain with views of the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway.
Lincoln Parish Park Beach
A sandy beach on a 10-acre lake in Lincoln Parish. Features include a designated swimming area, fishing opportunities, mountain bike trails, and picnic facilities. Popular with families and college students from nearby Louisiana Tech University.