Beaches & Parks: Choosing Beaches, Everglades Visits and Keys Day Trips

This section covers South Florida's shoreline and green space, from South Beach and Haulover Park up to Peanut Island in Palm Beach County. Use it to pick the right beach for the day you have in mind, plan a trip into Everglades National Park or out to Dry Tortugas, and find good water around Key Biscayne and Biscayne Bay for fishing, boating or snorkeling.

Each guide opens with the answer, then walks through how to get there and what to bring. Park hours, entry rules and ferry schedules change, so we point you to the park service, county or operator page to confirm before you go.

Before a beach day, check South Florida weather for afternoon storms and heat. If the plans move indoors or turn into something ticketed, our local attractions guides pick up from there.