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
Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum
Explore the legendary Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum in beautiful Key West!
Key West
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
Key West’s historic fort meets beach paradise — snorkeling, history, sunsets.
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.
Marathon
Sombrero Beach
Sombrero Beach — Marathon’s palm-lined jewel for swimming, picnicking, and family beach days.
Marathon
Dolphin Research Center
Non-profit marine center offering dolphin, sea lion, and educational experiences in the Florida Keys.
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The Lower Keys
Blue Heron Park
Blue Heron Park — a scenic County-run public park in Big Pine Key featuring pickleball courts and waterfront surroundings.
Key Largo
Everglades National Park
Everglades National Park protects vast wetland, forest, and marine habitats with wildlife viewing, ranger programs, tours, and outdoor recreation in South Florida.
Key West
Mallory Square
Mallory Square is Key West’s iconic waterfront plaza where nightly sunset celebrations come alive with street performers, food, and local artisans.
Key West
White St./Atlantic Blvd./Bocce Courts
White Street/Atlantic Blvd Bocce Courts — scenic public bocce park across from the water in Key West.
Key Largo
Mike Forster Memorial Park
Mike Forster Memorial Park is a cozy, open 3-acre park in Key Largo (20 Sunset Road) with limited parking, open daily from 7 a.m. until sunset.
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
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.
