29 Nature Lover Attractions in Miami

Guided eco-adventures into one of America's most unique underwater national parks, snorkel, kayak, and cruise Biscayne Bay

A 450-foot pier at the southern tip of Miami Beach with open ocean views, fishing stations, and passing cruise ships.

515-acre Miami-Dade park with lakes, a petting zoo, mountain bike trails and cable wakeboarding

Beachfront park in North Beach with a quiet shoreline, grills, dog park, and a shaded boardwalk stretch

Pristine white-sand beach in Surfside, a quieter, family-friendly alternative to South Beach with calm Atlantic waters

83 acres of tropical splendor featuring rare palms, a butterfly conservatory, and a free tram tour through Miami's premier botanic garden

A lush botanical garden and city park with a splash pad, petting zoo, and open-air theater in Pinecrest

Nearly 750 acres of tropical habitats with over 3,000 animals, one of the largest zoos in the country

Downtown Miami's waterfront green space with a landmark fountain, amphitheater, and Biscayne Bay skyline views

Compact oceanfront park offering free beach access, a playground, showers, and picnic pavilions in Sunny Isles Beach

America's largest subtropical wilderness, home to alligators, crocodiles, manatees, and endless mangrove wetlands

444-acre historic estate and nature preserve on Biscayne Bay with house museum tours, hiking trails, and wildlife encounters

Historic 1825 lighthouse, a swimmable beach, and shaded trails on the southern tip of Key Biscayne

Gateway to Everglades National Park with tram tours, bike trails, and an observation tower over the River of Grass

37-acre tropical botanical garden with over 500 varieties of exotic fruits, spices, and herbs from around the world

A sprawling 267-acre city park with lakes, miles of trails, sports facilities, and a full equestrian center

Airboat rides across the Everglades River of Grass with live alligator shows from the Gator Boys rescue team

Miami-Dade's widest beach park with a clothing-optional shore, dog beach, marina, and 1.4 miles of undeveloped coastline

A quiet, upscale stretch of Miami sand at the northern tip of Miami Beach, favored by locals for its calm waters and low crowds

Florida's largest urban state park, with mangrove kayak trails, a swimming lagoon, and mountain bike trails on Biscayne Bay

Dog-friendly bay beach on the Rickenbacker Causeway with calm shallow water, skyline views, and watersports gear rentals.

Miami's first Black beach turned public park, with a mile of bayfront sand, mangrove trails, and civil rights history markers

South Florida's largest fishing fleet, half-day, full-day & night trips departing daily from Haulover Marina since 1957

Eco-adventure park on Watson Island where guests meet lemurs, capybaras, and sloths, then zipline through the treetops