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
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.
The Lower Keys
Sugarloaf Shark Park
Sugarloaf Shark Park — scenic waterfront park on Sugarloaf Key with fishing, picnicking, and waterside views.
Key West
Harry S. Truman Little White House
Presidential museum in Key West.
Weddings Max
300
Meetings Max
50
Total Space
572 sq ft
Largest Room
572 sq ft
Key West
South Beach
South Beach in Key West is a free, lively public beach located at the southern end of Duval Street, near the Southernmost House and the famous southernmost point buoy.
Marathon
Crane Point Hammock Museum & Nature Trails
Crane Point Museum & Nature Center in Marathon is a 63-acre nature preserve featuring tropical hardwood hammock trails, a natural history museum, wildlife exhibits, and kayak rentals.
Weddings Max
120
Meetings Max
120
The Lower Keys
National Key Deer Refuge
National Key Deer Refuge protects the endangered Key deer and native ecosystems in the Lower Florida Keys — a sanctuary of nature you can explore via trails and observation points.
Key West
Clarence S.Higgs Memorial Beach Park
Higgs Beach Park in Key West features sandy beaches, turquoise waters, historic sites like Fort West Martello, a beachside café, a children’s playground, and recreational amenities including snorkeling, kayaking, and tennis.
Islamorada
The Banyan Tree Garden Boutique
The Banyan Tree Garden & Boutique — a hidden oasis in Islamorada showcasing tropical gardens, artisan gifts & women’s fashion.
Key West
Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Garden
Discover the Little White House’s butterfly garden, dedicated to First Lady Rosalynn Carter.
The Lower Keys
Palm Villa Park
This small park has a picnic table overlooking Bogie Channel. No water access.
Islamorada
Indian Key Historic State Park
Historic island ghost-town accessible only by boat / kayak.
Key West
Tennessee Williams Museum
Tennessee Williams Museum — dedicated to the life and works of the famed playwright in Key West’s Little White House complex.
