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Beaches, Parks & Gardens

Think “beach day,” Keys-style. Here, sandy stretches pop up in a few special spots, but most water access comes with a twist—limestone rocks, shady mangroves, and clear shallows that feel like your own natural swimming pool. Add in tropical gardens, local parks and playgrounds, and trails perfect for wandering, and you’ve got plenty of ways to play outside. From state parks to secret picnic spots, these listings prove you don’t need miles of sand to enjoy paradise—you just need a sunblock and a little curiosity.

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Key West

Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park

Key West’s historic fort meets beach paradise — snorkeling, history, sunsets.

Key West

Sunset Pier

Ocean Key Legacy Resort & Bar — iconic Key West destination featuring the famed Sunset Pier with cocktails, live music & nightly views.

Key West

Astro City Playground

Astro Park Playground is a family-friendly outdoor recreation area in Key West featuring a playground, beach access, barbecues, and beach wheelchairs, open daily from 7:30 AM to sunset.

Key West

Key West Aquarium

Explore Key West Aquarium's vibrant marine life and interactive touch tanks!

Weddings Max
150
Meetings Max
150

Key Largo

Florida Keys Wild Bird Center

Rescue, rehabilitate, and protect wild birds at Florida Keys' inspiring sanctuary.

Key West

Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum

Explore the legendary Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum in beautiful Key West!

Key West

Blake Fernandez Skate Park

Blake Fernandez Skate Park is a modern 7,500-square-foot facility in Key West, featuring half and quarter pipes, grind rails, jump boxes, ramps, and open spaces for skateboards and inline skates.

Marathon

Sombrero Beach

Sombrero Beach — Marathon’s palm-lined jewel for swimming, picnicking, and family beach days.

Key Largo

REEF Ocean Exploration Center for Marine Conservation

Explore the REEF Ocean Exploration Center: inspiring ocean discovery and conservation!

Meetings Max
136
Total Space
4000 sq ft
Largest Room
2000 sq ft

Marathon

The Rhum Runner Aqua Park

Rhum Runner — scenic floating playground and bar at The Lagoon on Grassy Key with waterside bites & cocktails.

Key West

Mama's Garden Center

Mama’s Garden Center: the largest nursery in the Florida Keys, offering native plants, palms, trees, hardscaping, design & installation services.

Islamorada

Green Turtle Hammock Nature Preserve

Peaceful tropical hammock preserve with short trails and bayside views in Islamorada.

Key Largo

JD Butterfly Garden and Nursery

JD Butterfly Garden & Nursery — butterfly garden, plant nursery & bistro in Key Largo, where you’ll stroll tropical gardens, shop native plants and relax at a charming café.

Marathon

Children's Rotary Park

Children's Rotary Park in Marathon, Florida, features a wooden playground with slides, tunnels, and themed play structures, plus a picnic pavilion, restrooms, and a dog park.

Key West

Wicker Sports Complex

Wickers Sports Complex — versatile city-run sports park in Key West featuring leagues, youth football, and open play fields.