The Barnacle Historic State Park
"Miami Beach travelers may come for a historic side trip beyond the shoreline and nightlife. The Barnacle offers a more intimate look at South Florida’s past."
The Barnacle Historic State Park is known for its preserved historic home, scenic Biscayne Bay frontage, and mature hammock landscape in the heart of Coconut Grove. Visitors come for guided history, quiet picnicking, and a rare sense of Miami’s early coastal heritage.
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
"Miami Beach travelers visit for a quieter, more natural shoreline experience than the city’s urban beaches. The park is also popular for sunrise drives and waterfront photography."
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park combines coastal recreation with one of Florida’s most iconic historic landmarks, the Cape Florida Lighthouse. The park offers beach access, fishing, biking, kayaking, and panoramic views of Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
"Miami Beach visitors come for a quieter inland-green alternative to the shoreline, with shaded trails and lagoon views."
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is known for its rare coastal hammock, scenic freshwater lagoon, and easy access to both the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. It offers a quiet natural retreat with picnic areas, wildlife viewing, and recreation in the middle of a busy urban area.
Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park
"Miami Beach visitors often pair the park with a longer drive into the Keys for a change of pace from beaches and nightlife. It offers a peaceful, educational nature stop on the way south."
Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park preserves a rare and fragile tropical hammock ecosystem in the upper Florida Keys. The park is known for its quiet nature trails, diverse plant life, and excellent opportunities to observe birds and other wildlife.