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.

Islamorada

Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park

Lignumvitae Key: boat-access tropical hammock and historic Matheson home.

Key Largo

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

Discover Pennekamp Park: Nature, adventure, and fun await you!

Key West

Nelson English Park

Nelson English Park is a neighborhood green space in Key West with fields, shaded areas, and walking paths for casual outdoor fun.

Islamorada

Indian Key Historic State Park

Historic island ghost-town accessible only by boat / kayak.

Key West

Higgs Beach & Reynolds Street Pier

Beach & pier park in Key West with courts & sunset views.

The Lower Keys

Blue Hole Observation Platform

Visit the trail and observation deck at Blue Hole, a cenote-like pond that is the largest body of fresh water in the Florida Keys.

The Lower Keys

Little Duck Key Veterans' Memorial Beach

Explore Little Duck Key Veterans Memorial Beach - history and views.

Islamorada

The Banyan Tree Garden Boutique

The Banyan Tree Garden & Boutique — a hidden oasis in Islamorada showcasing tropical gardens, artisan gifts & women’s fashion.

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

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.