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 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
Key West
Fran Ford White-Crowned Pigeon Preserve
Conservation, birding, and community education in the Florida Keys.
Islamorada
Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park
Lignumvitae Key: boat-access tropical hammock and historic Matheson home.
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 Zachary Taylor Beach
History and beach at Key West’s iconic Fort Zachary Taylor — snorkel, stroll, sunset.
Key West
Key West Veterans Memorial Garden at Bayview Park
Located in Bayview Park, this Veterans Memorial Park commemorates all those who served and sacrificed.
Key West
Higgs Beach & Reynolds Street Pier
Beach & pier park in Key West with courts & sunset 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.
The Lower Keys
Bahia Honda State Park
Bahia Honda State Park – Florida Keys gem with white-sand beaches, crystal-clear snorkeling zones, historic bridge views, and lush nature
