Crandon Park North Beach Review

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Crandon Park North Beach

Fodor's Review:

This laid-back park in northern Key Biscayne is popular with families, and many educated beach enthusiasts rate the 3-mi beach here among the top 10 beaches in North America. The sand is soft, there are no riptides, there's a great view of the Atlantic, and parking is both inexpensive and plentiful. Because it's a weekend favorite of locals, you'll get a good taste of multicultural Miami flavor: salsa and hip-hop, jerk chicken and barbecue ribs. Crandon Gardens at Crandon Park was once the site of a zoo. There are swans, waterfowl, and dozens of huge iguanas running loose. Nearby are a restored carousel (open weekends and major holidays), outdoor roller rink, and playground. At the north end of the beach is the free Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center (305/361-6767), open daily 9-4. Here you can explore sea-grass beds on a tour with a naturalist; see red, black, and white mangroves; and hike along the beach and hammock in the Bear Cut Preserve. The park also sponsors hikes and tours.

  • Cost: $5 per vehicle
  • Open: Daily 8-sunset
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