Top 25 beaches of east coast of Florida

“Forum” has compiled a list of the best beaches on the east coast of Florida 25, around Miami - from the city of Riviera to Key Biscayne. There are places for every taste: for surfers, nudists, divers, fishermen, families with children, grill parties. You can even see Kennedy's bunker right on the beach. Everywhere we indicated the pros and cons, the cost of parking, the presence of lifeguards and the ability to bring a dog (cats in Florida cannot be taken outside due to the potential danger to the fauna).

Also - see our interactive routes along the west coast of Florida (first и second).

1. OCEAN REEF PARK

What: OCEAN REEF PARK;

Where: 3860 N. Ocean Drive, Riviera Beach, FL 33404;

Opened: from dawn to dusk;

Read more: nice city beach;

Pros:

• guarded beach (700 ft):
  • equipped for recreation in wheelchairs;
  • fishing and surfing are prohibited in the bathing area;
• sandy ecosystem;
• sea ​​fishing;
• picnic tables, grill;
• picnic pavilions (need to book);
• nursery area;
• toilets;
  
• drinking fountains;
• shower in the street.

Cons: too many rocks and pitfalls;

Dogs: no;

Rescuers: from 09: 00 to 17: 20 daily;

Parking: at no extra charge.

2. PHIL FOSTER PARK

What: PHIL FOSTER PARK;

Where: 900 E. Blue Heron Boulevard, Riviera Beach, Florida 33404;

Opened: from dawn to dusk;

More: one of the best beaches for diving;

Pros:

• guarded beach (sea fishing is prohibited in the bathing area);
• docks for ships and boats;
• rent kayaks, boards and equipment for diving;
• SCUBA shop;
• sea ​​fishing ;
• places for coastal fishing;
• 1000-foot channel embankment;
• marina for ships and boats;
• picnic tables;
• picnic pavilions;
• pier for fishing;
• playground;
• toilets;
• outdoor shower;
• snorkeling (snorkeling);
• berth

Cons: many abandoned boats;

Dogs: possible on a leash in the park area;

Rescuers: from 09: 00 to 17: 20 daily;

Parking: $ 10.

3. PEANUT ISLAND

What: PEANUT ISLAND;

Where: 6500 Peanut Island Rd., Riviera Beach, FL 33404;

Opened: from dawn to dusk;

Read more: you can see the Kennedy Cold War bunker;

Pros:

• small and visible fish and aquatic inhabitants;
• barbecue places;
• camping area (now closed due to large waves, status can be clarified by calling (561) 845-44450;
• walking path around the whole island in length 1.25 miles;
• fishing pier;
• marina for ships and boats;
• paddle boat ride (paddleboard);
• kayaks
• water taxi ($ 10 round trip, overnight stay $ 20 per adult, $ 15 per child, $ 30 for two days);
• toilets;
• shower in the street.

Cons: there are only three ways to get there - by paddleboard, boat or water taxi;

Dogs: possible on a leash in the park area;

Rescuers: from 09: 15 to 16: 45 daily;

Parking: Free all day at the marina at: Riviera Beach Marina, 200 E 13th Street or $ 10 per night.

4. LAKE WORTH

What: LAKE WORTH;

Where: Lake Worth Casino Building & Beach Complex

10 South Ocean Boulevard Lake Worth, FL 33460;

Opened: from dawn to dusk;

More: a lot of entertainment for every taste;

Pros:

• paved embankment for skateboards and bicycles;
• snorkeling on coastal reefs;
• fishing on the pier William O. Lockhart Municipal Pier ($ 1 entrance, fishing $ 1.50 for children, $ 3.25 for adults, limit three fishing rods per person);
• municipal pool on the beach for everyone (entrance $ 3 for children and $ 5 for adults);
• barbecue areas;
• playgrounds;
• surfing;
• paddle boats;
• building casino architecture Xnumx's Lake Worth Casino (casino closed for games);
• you can rent "boars" and beach umbrellas;
• in the casino building itself there is a ball room, which can be rented for holidays and celebrations;
• many cafes and restaurants;
• souvenir shops;
• toilets.

Cons: almost all entertainment is paid;

Dogs: can be on a leash in the cafe area;

Rescuers: from 09: 00 to 17: 00 daily;

Parking: paid, from $ 2 per hour.

5. OCEANFRONT PARK

What: OCEANFRONT PARK;

Where: 6415 North Ocean Boulevard Boynton Beach, FL 33435;

Opened: from dawn to 21: 00;

Read more: good place for walking;

Pros:

• деa revival promenade with a sailing roof;
• sculpture of a sea turtle;
• sun beds and umbrellas for rent;
• playground;
• a park;
• Volleyball Court;
• pier (at Ocean Ridge Park, 6990 N Ocean Blvd);
• there are two other beaches nearby (without lifeguards) - Ocean Ridge Hammock Park and Ocean Inlet Park;
• Plaza Del Mar Shopping Center;
• shower;
• toilet rooms (incredibly clean).

Cons: some entertainment;

Dogs: possible on a leash in the park area;

Rescuers: from 09: 00 to 17: 00 daily;

Parking: $ 5 (cash only).

6. ATLANTIC DUNES PARK

What: ATLANTIC DUNES PARK;

Where: 1605 South Ocean Blvd. Delray Beach, FL 33444;

Opened: c 08: 00 before sunset;

Read more: Florida's true nature;

Pros:

• picnic areas;
• walking park;
• pavilions for events;
• big waves for surfing;
• wooden promenade;
• wildlife around;
• some studios do yoga on the beach;
• toilets;
• drinking fountains.

Dogs: no;

Rescuers: from 09: 00 to 17: 00 daily;

Parking: from $ 1.5 per hour over the counter.

7. RED REEF PARK AND SPANISH RIVER PARK

What: RED REEF PARK AND SPANISH RIVER PARK;

Where: 1400 N. State Road A-1-A, Boca Raton, FL 33432;

Opened: 09: 00 to 16: 00 from Monday to Saturday and from 12: 00 to 16: 00 on Sunday;

Read more: an interesting natural center;

Pros:

• nature center Gumbo Limbo Environmental Complex;
• 67 acre park for the whole family;
• surfing;
• artificial reef ideal for snorkeling;
• surfing school;
• picnic pavilions;
• camping;
• fishing;
• Beach volleyball;
• barbecue areas;
• toilets;
• shower.

Cons: fishing license is required;

Dogs: banned in Red River Park; Can be on a leash in Spanish River Park between the 18 and 20 towers, maximum two dogs per family;

Rescuers: from 09: 00 to 16: 00 daily;

Parking: $ 16-18 per day in the park itself or $ 2 per hour near the golf club across the road.

8. DEERFIELD BEACH

What: DEERFIELD BEACH;

Where: International fishing pier 200 NE 21st Ave. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441;

Opened: from 06: 00 to sunset;

Read more: paradise for surfers;

Pros:

• good place to surf;
• shop Island water sports;
• cleanest beach;
• nine rescue stations;
• beach volleyball;
• many restaurants where you can in beachwear, including the famous Whale's Rib Raw Bar;
• surfers festivals take place;
• fishing on the pier;
• toilets.

Cons: small parking;

Dogs: it is impossible;

Rescuers: 09: 00 to 17: 00 daily, 365 days per year;

Parking: $ 3-4 per hour;

9. POMPANO BEACH

What: POMPANO BEACH;

Where: East Atlantic Blvd & North Pompano Beach Blvd near the pier;

Opened: from dawn to 23: 00;

Read more: beautiful lighthouse 1907 of the year;

Pros:

• very clean beach;
• promenade for walks;
• Biking;
• fitness room for everyone;
• playground;
• toilets;
• picnic areas;
• playground;
• lighthouse Hillsboro inlet lighthouse;
• fishing;
• snorkeling;
• paddle board;
• free pier

Cons: not everywhere you can practice water sports;

Dogs: possible on the boardwalk, on the beach is prohibited;

Rescuers: from 09: 00 to 16: 45 daily;

Parking: from $ 2 per hour.

10. LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA

What: LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA;

Where: A1A & Commercial Boulevard

Opened: 24 hours;

Read more: the town is the “capital of diving”;

Pros:

• concerts on the street;
• fishing;
• picnic areas;
• volleyball;
• surfing;
• diving;
• fishing pier Anglin's fishing pier 1963 of the year ($ 2 for a guided tour, $ 7 for a fishing trip);
• Pavilion for rest;
• many cafes, including the famous Aruba Beach Café;
• huge lego blocks for games;
• artificial snorkeling reef Shipwreck snorkel trail;

Cons: few parking spaces;

Dogs: can be on a leash in the cafe area;

Rescuers: no;

Parking: $ 5-12 per day.

11. FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH

What: FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH;

Where: Las Olas Blvd & North Atlantic Blvd, Fort lauderdale;

Opened: 24 beach hours, parking closed from 02: 00 to 05: 00 for cleaning;

Read more: an interesting place for walking ;

Pros:

• promenade for walks The Strip;
• very busy place interesting to watch people;
• many cafes, restaurants, hotels and shops;
• near the museum Bonnet House Museum & Gardens;
• toilets;
• paddleboard - there is skating at night, at sunset and at dawn;
• yoga on the beach;
• Sports equipment rental.

Cons: too crowded;

Dogs: can be on a leash on the boardwalk;

Rescuers: from 09: 45 to 19: 00 daily;

Parking: from $ 1.75 per hour.

12. SEBASTIAN STREET BEACH

What: SEBASTIAN STREET BEACH;

Where: between Sebastian and Castillo streets on A1A;

Opened: hour 24 beach;

Read more: rainbow umbrellas beach;

Pros:

• unofficial beach for LGBT;
• many gay hotels near;
• paddleboard - boards with a paddle;
• equipment rent;

Cons: uncomfortable parking;

Dogs: it is impossible;

Rescuers: from 09: 45 to 19: 00 daily;

Parking: from $ 2 per hour.

13. FORT LAUDERDALE SOUTH BEACH PARK

What: FORT LAUDERDALE SOUTH BEACH PARK;

Where: 700 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316;

Opened: 24 beach hours, parking closed from 02: 00 to 05: 00 for cleaning;

Read more: volleyball tournament;

Pros:

• here are the florida tournament beach volleyball;
• grill area;
• playground;
• ice cream vans;
• toilets;
• disabled access to the beach;
• bicycle rent Broward B-cycle;
• water taxi from Bahia Mar Resort;
• boat rental for fishing;
• snorkeling;
• parachutes;
• a small cruise on the ship jungle Queen.

Cons: crowded on the beach;

Dogs: must not;

Rescuers: from 09: 45 to 19: 00 daily;

Parking: from $ 1.75 per hour.

14. JOHN U.LLOYD BEACH STATE PARK

What: JOHN U.LLOYD BEACH STATE PARK;

Where: 6503 N.Ocean Drive, Dania Beach, FL 33004;

Opened: from 08: 00 to sunset;

Read more: beautiful view of the port for cruise liners;

Pros:

• canoe;
• kayaks;
• picnic tables;
• pavilions for events (must be booked in advance);
• nature study:
  • snorkeling;
  • out to the ocean for large ships through Port Everglades Inlet;
  • fishing;
  • good beach for photo shoots;
  • shower;
  • toilets.

  Cons: often a lot of seaweed;

  Dogs: can be on a leash on the beach can not;

  Rescuers: no;

  Parking: for the whole day $ 6 per vehicle, $ 2 cyclists.

15. HOLLYWOOD BEACH

What: HOLLYWOOD BEACH;

Where: Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, Jefferson Street to North Beach Park;

Opened: from dawn to dusk;

Read more: a great place for walking and meeting;

Pros:

• seven miles of cobbled promenade along the beach;
• shops, cafes, restaurants;
• Beach volleyball;
• riding a bicycle;
• bicycle rental;
• open new Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort with swimming pool and slides;
• outdoor stage and auditorium;
• в Oceanwalk mall You can rent a car on thick tires for sand driving ($ 10 per hour or $ 20 per day);
• live music in the evenings;
• two playgrounds;
• six toilet rooms.

Cons: not always possible to find parking;

Dogs: possible on a leash;

Rescuers: from 09: 00 to 18: 00 daily;

Parking: from $ 1.5 per hour.

16. HALLANDALE BEACH

What: HALLANDALE BEACH;

Where: A1A & East Hallandale Beach Boulevard;

Opened: from dawn to dusk;

Read more: shallow beach for families with small children;

Pros:

• beach equipment rental ($ 15 per deckchair for a day, $ 25 per canape and $ 45 for two chairs and an umbrella);
• comfortable playground in South City Beach Park;
• very clean restrooms;
• picnic pavilions;
• bike rental near the fire station;
• planned opening North city beach park center with restaurant Hyde Park Kitchen & Bar

Cons: the shadow of tall buildings;

Dogs: it is impossible;

Rescuers: from 09: 00 to 18: 00 daily;

Parking: from $ 2 per hour.

17. SUNNY ISLES

What: SUNNY ISLES;

Where: Collins Avenue, between 157th Str and 195th Str;

Opened: from dawn to dusk;

Read more: Russian East Coast Beach;

Pros:

• pier Newport beach fishing pier for walks and fishing opposite 167 street (free for residents, $ 5 for fishermen);
• sun lounger rental;
• lot restaurants in the condo;
• Beach volleyball;
• shower;
• toilets.

Cons: evacuate cars if parking is not correct;

Dogs: it is impossible;

Rescuers: from 09: 00 to 17: 30 daily;

Parking: across the road, from $ 2 per hour.

18. OLETA RIVER STATE PARK

What: OLETA RIVER STATE PARK;

Where: 3400 NE 163rd St, North Miami Beach, FL 33160;

Opened: from 08: 00 to sunset;

Read more: park, where there are almost any kinds of recreation;

Pros:

• cycling routes, including for mountain bikes;
• picnic pavilions;
• picnic tables;
• grill;
• fishing;
• camping sites;
• rent BlueMoonOutDoor kayaks, canoes and paddleboards;
• sand beach;
• full moon kayak tours;
• wild nature in mangroves;
• you can see manatees and dolphins;
• shower;
• toilets.

Cons: no ocean view;

Dogs: it is impossible;

Rescuers: no;

Parking: $ 2 entry for pedestrians and cyclists, $ 4 for one-person vehicles and $ 6 for a vehicle with 2-8 people.

19. HAULOVER BEACH

What: HAULOVER BEACH;

Where: 10800 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33154;

Opened: from dawn to dusk;

More: nudist beach;

Pros:

• beach for nudists and couples in a free relationship;
• there is fishing from the canal side (license is required);
• volleyball;
• picnic pavilions;
• tables;
• grill;
• Launching kites;
• fitness, yoga and meditation from OceanFront Fitness studio near Bill Bird Marina Entrance;

Cons: nudist beach is unacceptable in some cultures;

Dogs: you can have a dog beach;
Rescuers: from 09: 00 to 19: 00 daily;
Parking: $5 - 15.

20. SURFSIDE

What: SURFSIDE;

Where: between Bal Harbor & Miami Beach, 96th Str & 88th Str;

Opened: from dawn to dusk;

More: ideal for families with children and retirees;

Pros:

• there is a community center with a pool and slides for residents;
• bike paths;
• jogging tracks on the beach;
• picnic areas;
• street exhibition of turtles "Tales of the Surfside Turtles";
• Cafe.

Cons: some entertainment;

Dogs: it is impossible;

Rescuers: from 09: 00 until sunset daily;

Parking: from $ 2 per hour, parking list here.

21. MIAMI BEACH - CENTRAL AND NORTH

What: MIAMI BEACH - CENTRAL AND NORTH;

Where: between 21st Street & 87th Terrace;

Opened: 05: 00 to 23: 00;

More: ideal for families with small children and retirees;

Pros:

• jogging along the ocean;
• there is a park North Shore Open Space Park;
• interesting monuments in the park;
• volleyball;
• football;
• dog park;
• barbecue areas;
• many restaurants and bars;
• riding a bicycle;
• shower;
• toilet facilities in the park;
• wheelchairs available for rent (reservation by phone 305-673-7714);

Cons: no water sports;

Dogs: you can have a dog park;

Rescuers: from 09: 30 to 18: 30 daily;

Parking: from $ 3 per hour to the counter.

22. MIAMI BEACH - FIRST STREET

What: MIAMI BEACH - FIRST STREET;

Where: First Street & Ocean Drive;

Opened: from dawn to dusk;

More: beach “postcard”;

Pros:

• surfing;
• the best beach parties in the city;
• fishing;
• legendary Nikki Beach here;
• rental of yachts, water skis, jetski, parachutes;
• Segway rental;
• ideal for photo shoots;
• cafes, restaurants and hotels for every taste;
• ArtDeco architecture;
• many celebrities.

Cons: always hard to find parking;

Dogs: it is impossible;

Rescuers: from 09: 30 to 18: 30 daily;

Parking: mostly valet parking from $ 10.

23. HOBIE ISLAND - BEACH PARK

What: HOBIE ISLAND - BEACH PARK;

Where: Rickenbacker Causeway, Virginia Key, Key Biscayne, FL;

Opened: from dawn to dusk;

More: windsurfers beach;

Pros:

• windsurfing;
• On the contrary Miami Seaquarium;
• Biscayne Bay Green Water;
• rent kayaks, paddle boards, bicycles, catamarans from the company So SUP Key Biscayne;
• picnic areas;
• beach for dogs;
• beautiful views of Miami Downtown;
• Cons: there are too many picnics and music on weekends;
• Dogs: can;
• Rescuers: no;
• Parking: at no extra charge.

24. CRANDON PARK

What: CRANDON PARK;

Where: 6747 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149;

Opened: from dawn to dusk;

More: beach ecosystem;

Pros:

• the feeling of a private beach;
• volleyball;
• playground;
• bike paths;
• roller skating spot and carousel in Family Amusement Center;
• 200 acres of forest - original location of Zoo Miami;
• unique ecosystem;
• picnic pavilions;
• grill.

Cons: may cancel the pavilion reservation;

Dogs: it is impossible;

Rescuers: from 09: 15 to 18: 45 daily;

Parking: $ 7.

25. BILL BAGGS CAPE FLORIDA STATE PARK

What: BILL BAGGS CAPE FLORIDA STATE PARK;

Where: 1200 S Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149;

Opened: c 08: 00 before sunset;

Read more: seventh place among the best beaches in America's 10, according to Dr. Stephan Lazerman;

Pros:

• like a private island;
• cycling tracks;
• walking paths;
• Excellent view of the center of Miami and Cape Florida Lighthouse 1825 of the year.;
• two excursions per day to the lighthouse, from Thursday to Monday;
• there is a cafe Lighthouse Café;
• restaurant Boater's Grill;
• picnic areas;
• kayaks;
• fishing;
• rental of bicycles, deck chairs and beach umbrellas;
• you can stay at night camping;
• toilets.

Cons: no rescuers;

Dogs: no;

Rescuers: no;

Parking: $ 8 per vehicle and $ 2 per pedestrian or cyclist.