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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The Lower Keys
Little Duck Key Veterans' Memorial Beach
Explore Little Duck Key Veterans Memorial Beach - history and views.
Key Largo
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
Discover Pennekamp Park: Nature, adventure, and fun await you!
Key Largo
Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park
The park is home to 84 protected species, including wild cotton, mahogany mistletoe, and the American crocodile, with accessible trails perfect for exploring nature and wildlife.
The Lower Keys
Sammy Creek Landing
Peaceful shoreline park with a kayak launch and fishing opportunities, plus picnic areas and views.
The Lower Keys
Sugarloaf Shark Park
Sugarloaf Shark Park — scenic waterfront park on Sugarloaf Key with fishing, picnicking, and waterside views.
Key West
Cow Key Marina
Cow Key Marina is a full-service waterfront hub in Key West offering boat and jetski rentals, watersport tours, a waterfront restaurant, and even daily manatee sightings.
Marathon
Marathon's Dog Park
Marathon’s Dog Park offers a safe, off-leash space with separate areas for large and small dogs to play, run, and socialize from dawn to dusk.
The Lower Keys
Big Pine Key Park
Big Pine Community Park is a vibrant, waterfront recreation hub on Big Pine Key, offering tennis, basketball, bocce, a skate park, playgrounds, a fitness trail, and a spacious community center.
Key Largo
Peace Park At Nelson Government Center
Bayfront park with pavilions & scenic picnic views in Key Largo
Key West
Fort East Martello Museum
Explore Civil War history, unique art, and the eerie legend of Robert the Doll at Fort East Martello Museum.
Key West
Edward B. Knight Pier
Popular with residents and tourists alike, the Edward B. Knight Pier is dog-friendly!
Key West
Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden
Nancy Forrester’s Secret Garden is a parrot sanctuary and environmental art garden in Key West that rescues, rehabs, and educates about parrots, especially macaws.
Key West
Audubon House & Tropical Gardens
The Audubon House & Tropical Gardens is a beautifully restored 19th-century Bahamian-Greek Revival home in Key West, showcasing original works by John James Audubon and lush tropical gardens.
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Key West
Fran Ford White-Crowned Pigeon Preserve
Conservation, birding, and community education in the Florida Keys.
The Lower Keys
Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge
Protected sanctuary in the Florida Keys for wading birds, sea turtles, and marine life.
