Maritime Hammock Sanctuary
Melbourne Beach 3.5 milesProtecting a strip of waterfront and maritime hammock along the Indian River Lagoon, Maritime Hammock Sanctuary showcases a parade of coastal habitats along its trails.
Maximo Park
St. Petersburg 1.4 milesA tropical oasis in the middle of St. Petersburg’s Skyway District, Maximo Park is an excellent urban destination for a breezy walk or a paddle on Tampa Bay.
Mound Key Archaeological State Park
Estero 1.5 milesLaunch your kayak from either Koreshan Historic State Park or Lovers Key State Park for a paddle into Estero Bay to see Mound Key, a significant Calusa archaeological site.
Nancy Weir Mangrove Preserve
Pine Island 1.0 milesAt the southern end of Pine Island, a hidden trail winds through mangrove habitat, crossing numerous bridges and navigating surprisingly uneven terrain.
Naples Nature Center
Naples 0.5 milesEdging the mangrove-lined Gordon River immediately south of the Naples Zoo, this 21-acre Conservancy of Southwest Florida complex pairs learning with nature trails and wildlife.
National Key Deer Refuge
Established in 1957 to prevent the extinction of the diminutive Key deer, National Key Deer Refuge spans 84,351 acres across 25 islands in the Lower Keys.
North Anclote River Nature Park
Tarpon Springs 1.9 milesAlong the sinuous Anclote River, this Tarpon Springs city park hides its natural waterfront beyond grassy and marshy expanses.
North Peninsula Coastal Strand Trail
Ormond Beach 2.3 milesSpanning from mangroves to scrubby hilltops with glimpses of the ocean, this 2.3 mile footpath near the Atlantic Ocean provides quite a workout along hilly terrain.
North Peninsula State Park
Ormond Beach 2.3 milesNeatly accessed via a scenic drive extending north from Ormond Beach, North Peninsula State Park has two tantalizing miles of oceanfront along a palm-rimmed line of dunes.
Oleta River State Park
Miami 18.3 milesCamping cabins and mountain biking in Miami? You'll find them along with the expected beautiful beaches and paddle launches along the north shore of Biscayne Bay.
Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area
Vero Beach 2.4 milesLush tropical hammocks, great birding, and a dash of history along the Indian River Lagoon make Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area a diverse and interesting place to explore.
Oyster Bar Marsh Conservation Area
Vero Beach 3.6 milesBoardwalks and a wide perimeter trail explore coastal mangrove forests and scenic overlooks on the eastern shore of the Indian River Lagoon.