Spanish River Park, Boca Raton

Make sure you climb the 40-foot observation tower for vistas of sand dunes and surfers. Down below, nature trails take you through the park’s 95 acres of fauna and tropical plant life.

Ocean Reef Park, Riviera Beach

Walk the boardwalk to see plenty of golden sand on this wide beach. The scenery looks just as nice from the covered picnic pavilions, where you can spend the afternoon grilling BBQ.

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, North Palm Beach

It’s more than just a pretty beach. The shore is inviting enough, and then there are outstanding park features: small nature hikes, visitor center, turtle walks, or kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding through lagoons and past small islands. Look for manatees, dolphins, mullet, snook, rays, and a variety of birds.

Loggerhead Park, Juno Beach

The names says it all. Yes, this a major sea turtle beach. And, you guessed it, Loggerhead Marinelife Center is just across the street (and you may also want to poke around Pokémon). Without a doubt, humans will also find this locale ever so enticing.

Juno Beach Park, Juno Beach

For the best views, all you have to do is walk straight on down the pier – no need to fish, just sightsee. Sunrise is a must do. And for dog lovers, this is an off-leash, dog-friendly beach.