Tag: Beach

  • Matheson Hammock Park

    – Have you ever wanted to take the kids to the beach but don’t want to deal with the far drive,  lack of parking and rough waves? If so, you should try Matheson Hammock Park in Coral Gables. The water is shallow and isn’t choppy, which makes it perfect for young children.

    9610 Old Cutler Rd, Miami  FL 33156

    www.miamidade.gov/parks

    The park features:

    • Beach
    • Picnic pavilions
    • Nature trails
    • Full service marina
    • Restaurant – Red Fish Grill
    • Entrance fee: $5 per car – cash only

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  • John U. Lloyd State Park

    -I know this park isn’t in Miami but it is worth the drive. The ocean water is clear as glass and there is plenty of beach for everyone to relax and spread out. There are also picnic tables with BBQ’s and showers, restrooms and dressing rooms close by. After the park you have to stop at Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant.

    6503 N. Ocean Drive , Dania FL 33004

    www.floridastateparks.org

    The park features:

    • Beach access
    • Picnic tables with BBQ’s
    • Loggerhead Café
    • Rentals: canoes, kayaks, paddleboats, sailboats, pontoon boats

    $6.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle
    $4.00 Single Occupant Vehicle
    $2.00 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers

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  • Bill Baggs State Park

    -To my memory this is the first time I’ve been to Bill Baggs State park. I like it because it seems very remote and it has a lot of history to it. Unfortunately I couldn’t go up the lighthouse because my daughter was too young. So next time my husband is coming with us so I can get some nice pictures from the top of the lighthouse 🙂 I wasn’t able to see the beach because it was nap time for the little one but I will definitely go again and post some new pictures and comments.

    1200 S. Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne FL 33149

    www.floridastateparks.org

    The park features:

    • Beautiful beach at the tip of Key Biscayne
    • Historical Light house
    • Bike rentals
    • Canoe & kayak rentals
    • Lighthouse Cafe
    • Hiking/ nature trails
    • Playground
    • Picnic Pavilions

    $5 per vehicle ( up to 8 people in vehicle)
    $3 single occupant vehicle
    Open from 8:00am until sundown 365 days a year

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  • Samson Oceanfront Park

    – This oceanfront park has a covered playground and access to the beach. It’s small but you’ll probably be on the beach most of the time.

    17425 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach  FL 33160

    www.sibfl.net/parks

    The park features:

    • Covered playground
    • Boardwalk
    • Pavilion with tables and benches
    • Restrooms
    • Lifeguard Station
    • Beach volleyball court
    • Vending refreshments

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