Outdoors & Nature

45 places in Miami

Miami's natural environment is as spectacular as its skyline. The city is flanked by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the vast Everglades to the west — one of the most unique ecosystems on Earth and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Closer to the city, Key Biscayne offers pristine beaches, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, and calm, turquoise waters ideal for kayaking, paddleboarding, and cycling. Crandon Park on the island is consistently rated among the best beaches in the US.

Miami Beach's South Beach, Mid-Beach, and Haulover Beach are among the most famous stretches of sand in the world, while the city's parks — including Bayfront Park, Oleta River State Park, and Matheson Hammock — provide green escapes within minutes of downtown. Biscayne National Park, just south of Miami, protects a living coral reef accessible by boat or snorkel. Whether you're whale watching, fishing off a marina, cycling the Venetian Causeway, or spotting alligators at sunrise, Miami's outdoors never disappoints.

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