Bal Harbour Beach
Bal Harbour, FL 33154
You kind of have to sneak in, but Bal Harbour Beach stretches behind nearly a mile of resort hotels and offers a glimpse at how the beautiful people hit the sand. This wide and very clean beach features dunes that extend almost south from Haulover Inlet to Bal Harbour. The beach is mostly private except for the two public access points, and offers a scenic walking path and a jetty for fishing ...
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Child Cost: FREE
Adult Cost: FREE, meter parking is limited $1 an hour, parking lot available beneath Haulover Bridge. |
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Boynton Beach
Boynton Beach, FL 33425
Boynton Beachs Oceanfront Park is a beautiful place to spend the day! Parking runs from $5-$10 per car and decals are available for purchase. Indoor restrooms and picnic areas are located onsite. You can call 561-742-6650 to rent a pavillion for your very own private party. Lifegaurds are onsite daily from 9:00am- 5:15pm for your convenience. So throw on your swimsuit and suncreen and enjoy ...
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Child Cost: FREE
Adult Cost: FREE, parking $5-$10 a day |
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Hollywood Beach & Broadwalk
Hollywood, FL 33019
Hollywood Beach offers a beautiful 2.5 mile stretch of beaches and Broadwalk. The Broadwalk is perfect for walking, cycling, running, and inline skating. The beaches are clean, well maintained and equipped with lifeguards. The boardwalk hosts Theatre Under the Stars where you can come out and enjoy free concerts and dancing under the stars. Parking is metered and many restaurants and shops ...
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Child Cost: FREE
Adult Cost: FREE |
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Marriott Harbor Beach Fort Lauderdale Resort & Spa
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Harbor Beach offers many amenities for both adults and children. The resort offers an 8,000 square foot, freeform swimming pool, and 50 private beach cabanas. They also rent water toys like surfboards, boogie boards, wave runners, and scuba gear.
Harbor Beach has a kid program called Beachside Buddies for Kids. It is geared for children aged 5-12. They offer sports, arts & crafts, ...
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Child Cost: FREE
Adult Cost: FREE |
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John U. Lloyd State Park
Dania Beach, FL 33004
This 251-acre barrier island is located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal. Boaters have ocean access from two boat ramps through the Intracoastal Waterway to the Port Everglades Inlet. Amenities include a full-service restaurant serving beer and wine, the Loggerhead Cafe, and manatee viewing. The beach also is one of Broward County's most important sea-turtle nesting ...
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Child Cost: $3 park entrance fee
Adult Cost: $3 park entrance fee |
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Lake Worth Municipal Beach
Lake Worth, FL 33460
Lake Worth Municipal Beach has more than 1,200 feet of sandy beach and a 900-foot pier housing stores offering ice cream, jewelry, places to eat, and more!
Facilities include: Picnic tables, restrooms, showers, playground, an Olympic-size pool and a baby pool, volleyball areas, sit-down restaurants, an outside bar on the pier, food concessions, and vendors who rent cabanas, beach chairs ...
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Child Cost: FREE
Adult Cost: FREE, there are over 800 meter parking spots available at $1 an hour |
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Fort Lauderdale Beach
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
This world-famous beach stretches 3.5 miles and offers swimming, sunbathing, and snorkeling along three different reefs. It is lined with shops, restaurants, bars, and hotels to the south and quieter stretches to the north. There is even a dog-friendly beach in between the two. Also featured at this beach is a sidewalk if you'd like to go for a nice seaside stroll, but watch out for skaters! ...
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Child Cost: FREE
Adult Cost: FREE, Parking at various lots ranges from 75 cents and hour to $1.75 an hour |
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Atlantic Dunes Park
Delray Beach, FL 33484
Atlantic Dunes Park is a great place to spend the day. Metered parking is available as well as picnic tables, covered pavillions, and indoor restrooms. Lifegaurds are on duty from 9am-5pm daily for your convenience. You can enjoy a beautiful walk along the boardwalk or nature trail or just relax in the sun and enjoy the waves!
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Child Cost: FREE
Adult Cost: FREE |
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Crandon Park Beach
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
This former coconut plantation boasts one of the top beaches, not just in the state, but also in the country. There are more than two miles of "lagoon-style" beach, with calm water protected by a constantly shifting offshore sandbar. The Family Amusement Center features a restored 1949 carousel left behind by the old Crandon Zoo. Hours: 8 a.m. to sundown, carousel open until 5 p.m. ...
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Child Cost: FREE
Adult Cost: FREE |
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John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
North Palm Beach , FL 33408
MacArthur State Park is located on a barrier island and encompasses a 317-acre coastal hammock as well as a 120-acre mangrove swamp on Lake Worth Cove. The park offers unguarded swimming on the two-mile, very private beach.
Available activities include kayaking, fishing, bird-watching, and snorkeling.
The Nature Center is open from 9:00am-5:00pm and is free!
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Child Cost: Park Admission is $5.00 per carload for up to 8 people.
Adult Cost: Park Admission is $5.00 per carload for up to 8 people. |
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Matheson Hammocks Park
Miami, FL 33156
Matheson Hammocks Park, 9610 Old Cutler Road, Miami, 305-665-5475
This beachside park was selected as "Best Picnic Spot" by South Florida Parenting Magazine. It features a man-made atoll pool which is flushed naturally with the tidal action of nearby Biscayne Bay. Its tranquil breeze-swept beach is a haven for families who enjoy its warm and safe waters and beautiful waterside views. The ...
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Child Cost: FREE
Adult Cost: FREE, parking $5 per car, $10 RVs, $12 Trailers |
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Red Reef Park
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Red Reef Park in Boca Raton offers easy access to snorkeling with plenty of fish to spot! There is a mile of beachfront on this 39-acre park, which includes the 15-acre Gumbo Limbo Nature Center on the Intracoastal side. Red Reef offers swimming, sunbathing, surfing, and strolling over the dunes along a boardwalk. There is even a designated surfing area on south end. The natural reef is about ...
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Child Cost: FREE
Adult Cost: FREE |
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South Beach Park
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Come out to South Beach Park for a day of fun in the sun! Relax on the quiet beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. Parking runs from $15-$60 per vehicle. Parking decals are available. Food is not available onsite and there are no picnic facilities. Restaurants as well as other parks with these facilites are located nearby. Onsite, indoor restrooms and lifegaurds from 9am-5pm daily are here for your ...
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Child Cost: FREE
Adult Cost: FREE, parking runs from $15-$60 per vehicle. Parking decals are available |
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Spanish River Park
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Spanish River Park is known as part of the intercoastal waterway. The park has a picnic area with grills and tables. Areas are first come first serve. Pavillions can be reserved for parties of 25 or more by calling 561-393-7815. Indoor restrooms are available onsite and there is a $16-$18 fee for parking, decals are available. This park is a great place for fishing in the intercoastal. ...
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Child Cost: FREE
Adult Cost: parking runs $16-$18, decals are available |
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