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Everyone knows Miami for the beaches and water, but we have lots of great parks and golf courses too! Miami-Dade County is home to two national parks, plus our state and local park systems are extensive, offering horseback riding, batting cages, bike rentals, picnic areas, restaurants, tennis courts and much more. Biscayne National Park, Everglades National Park, Bill Baggs-Cape Florida State Park, Greynolds Park, Tropical Park and many others provide fun in the sun away from the beach.
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Biltmore (Donald Ross Golf Course) Biscayne National Park Blue Moon Outdoor Center Boucher Brothers Watersports Cape Florida Lighthouse Club Nautico Costa Greens Golf Club Country Club of Miami Crandon Golf Course on Key Biscayne Crandon Park Don Shula's Golf Club Doral Golf Resort & Spa Edwin Watts Golf Everglades National Park Fruit and Spice Park Fury Water Adventures Granada Golf Course Greynolds Park Greynolds Park Golf Course Grove Scuba Haulover Beach Park & Marina Hollywood Beach Hot Shot Charters International Links Miami Melreese Golf Club Killian Greens Golf Club Matheson Hammock Park Beach Miami Beach Golf Club Miami Catamarans Miami Catamarans-Adventure Prize Miami Shores Country Club Miami Springs Golf and Country Club Miami-Dade Parks’ Eco-Adventures Miccosukee Golf & Country Club Oleta River State Park Palmetto Golf Course PrimeTime Boats RIB Adventures Now Sailboards Miami Watersports South Beach Dive and Surf Center Tarpoon Lagoon Thriller Miami Speedboat Adventures
1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables
305-460-5364
The Donald Ross Golf Course at the Biltmore is a 6,800-yard, 18 hole, Par 71, championship golf course. The course was designed in 1925 by Donald Ross, the pre-eminent golf designer of his era. The course, acknowledged as one of the finest resort layouts in the south, has always attracted dignitaries, movie stars and sport luminaries. The facility features a Pro Shop, golf instruction and numerous golf programs and packages. The full-service Golf Shop offers custom fitting on a wide range of products from Callaway to Tehama. Golf club rentals, spike replacement, and locker rentals are just a few of the services available.
9700 SW 328 Street, Homestead
Within sight of downtown Miami, yet worlds away, this park is the largest marine park in the national park system. It protects and preserves a marine eco-system with living, fish-bejeweled coral reefs, mangrove shorelines, a shallow bay, and emerald islands. Dante Fascell Visitor Center (open 9am-5pm) houses a museum, art gallery, auditorium/environmental and educational discovery room. Glass-bottom boat tours of the bay and reefs, snorkeling and scuba diving trips, canoe and kayak rentals (island excursions for sightseeing are available November-May). Open daily 7am-5:30pm.
Oleta River State Park, 3400 NE 163 Street, North Miami Beach
305-957-3040
Experience the real South Florida by kayaking through the beautiful waters and cruising along a bike trail! Get away from the every day hustle and bustle lifestyle and enjoy the great outdoors right in the heart of Miami-Dade County. Blue Moon caters to first-time kayakers and cyclists, as well as provides rental gear and trips for the more adventurous and experienced kayakers and bikers. Guided trips available. Located at Oleta River State Park.
420 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
305-535-8177
Lots of fun in, on and above the water: wave-runners, parasailing, banana boats, wind surfers, snorkeling, rafts, kayaks, boogie boards and deep sea fishing charters. Team-building scavenger hunts and beach olympics are also available for corporate and group events, from Key Largo to Palm Beach. Safety-certified instructors for beach events.
1200 Crandon Boulevard, Bill Baggs State Park, Key Biscayne
305-361-8779
The oldest structure in Miami-Dade County, the 95-foot-high Cape Florida Lighthouse at the tip of Key Biscayne has been restored to its authentic 1855 condition in Bill Baggs State Park. This tower has survived hurricanes, an 1836 Seminole Indian attack and several fires. Park also offers an award-winning beach, bike paths, an oceanfront and a harbor-front café and fishing. Tours: Thur.-Mon. at 10am and 1pm. Children under 8 are not permitted to the top of the lighthouse. Entrance fee: $5/car with 2-8 people; $3/car with 1 person. $1/person (walking, biking)
4000 Crandon Blvd., Crandon Park, Key Biscayne
305-673-2502
Like the freedom of the sea? The fun of fishing? The adventure of diving? The joy of being on the water with family and friends? Whether you’re completely new to the sport of boating and want to jump in, or you’re an experienced boater blessed with ample time to boat frequently, Club Nautico offers Powerboat Rentals/Yacht Charters, Wakeboarding, Waterskiing, Fishing and Sunset Cruises in beautiful Key Biscayne for everyone!
100 Costa del Sol Blvd., Costa del Sol Community, Doral
305-592-3300
Costa Greens Golf Club is one of the most challenging and beautiful public golf courses in Miami. It boasts five narrow and long Par 5’s and five picturesque Par 3’s to challenge the skills of players at all levels. Golfers at Costa Greens enjoy a full-sized practice range, lakeside café and the personal service that only a family-owned facility can bring. Costa Greens is located 15 minutes west of the Miami International Airport.
6801 NW 186 Street, Miami
305-829-8456
Country Club of Miami is comprised of two beautifully manicured Florida golf courses, with lush fairways, newly re-grassed greens and 36 championship holes. A Robert Trent Jones design, the club was founded in 1961, with Arnold Palmer as its first professional. The Country Club of Miami West Course, a 7,017-yard Par 72 course with a slope of 132, hosted the 1991 Senior PGA Tour National Qualifying School. Its treacherous bunkers, lush fairways, and rolling greens offer a challenging adventure. The Country Club of Miami East Course, a 6,353-yard Par 70 layout with a slope of 124, requires shot placement and strategy from both the novice and serious golfer. A new grass driving range, large pitching, putting and chipping areas and PGA instructions assist golfers in developing their games.
6700 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne
305-361-9129
The Crandon golf course is a championship 18 hole golf course located on the island paradise of Key Biscayne, just 10 minutes from downtown Miami. It is the perfect alternative to civilization where you can spend a day enveloped by the tropics. Crandon was the site of the Senior PGA Tour for the past 18 years, attracting golf’s greats including Lee Trevino, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Don Messengale, Ray Floyd and Gary Player. The course is considered one of the most beautiful and difficult Par 72 courses in the state. Crandon’s seventh hole is touted as “One of the Greatest Holes in Golf,” a gorgeous Par 4 that doglegs to the right and sends your golf ball soaring over the beautiful bay. The course has been rated in the top ten courses by Golfweek, and one of America’s top 75 upscale courses by Golf Digest.
4000 Crandon Blvd., Crandon Park, Key Biscayne
305-361-5421
Ride on the restored carousel by the sea at Crandon Park (weekends and certain holidays). The historic carousel is at the heart of the Family Amusement Center, which includes an old-fashioned outdoor roller rink, sea horse-shaped splash fountain and a host of marine play sculptures at the beachfront playground. The park's beautiful two-mile beach is consistently named among the top-ten beaches in the nation, celebrated for its pristine sand, calm water, winding promenade and convenient amenities. Open 8am-sunset. $5 per car.
7601 Miami Lakes Drive, Miami Lakes
305-820-8106
Shula’s Golf Club sprawls over 500 tree-shaded acres in the award-winning planned community of Miami Lakes. The Golf Club, a unique property in a true country club setting, boasts two golf courses, a driving range, and practice area. The Senator Golf Course is one of Miami’s best Championship Golf Courses and is unlike the typical hotel golf course. Known for its classic style and lush tropical landscape, The Senator Golf Course, an 18 hole, Par 72, was originally designed by Bill Watts in 1962. In 1990, the course was updated by the nationally recognized Golf Course Architect, Kipp Schulties. Shula’s Golf Club offers many amenities including a Driving Range, Par 3 Executive Course, and Pro Shop; due to a current facility upgrade, please contact Shula’ for a full accounting of the current offerings. The Senator Golf Course is located in Miami Lakes, just minutes from both the Miami International and Fort Lauderdale Airports.
4400 NW 87 Avenue, Doral
305-592-2000
Doral Golf Resort & Spa boasts five championship 18 hole golf courses: the legendary TPC Blue Monster, the Greg Norman-designed Great White, the Red Course, the Gold Course, and the newest addition, the Jim McLean Signature Course. This course presents a variety of challenges that include three of the toughest starting holes in golf, a series of phenomenal par 3s, and The Bermuda Triangle of the 13th through 15th holes. Meticulously carved from the Miami landscape, all five authentic championship golf courses challenge, inspire and reward players of every ability from weekend enthusiasts to the most recognized names in golf. Golfers from first-timers to PGA pros can improve their games at the Jim McLean Learning Center and play Doral’s five championship courses. Doral has been home to the PGA Tour for more than 45 years.
8484 NW 36 Street, Suite 200, Doral
305-591-1220
Among the “Top 100 Best Golf Shops” by Golf World Business Magazine. Computerized custom fitting by certified experts. Analyze ball speed, launch angle and spin rate right in the store! Large inventory of the latest and top brand equipment, apparel and accessories. Full service club repair. Trade-ins accepted.
Ernest Coe Visitor Center (Royal Palm), 40001 State Road 9336, Homestead
305-242-7700
With 1.5 million acres of watery wilderness, Everglades National Park is the third largest national park in the lower 48 states of the U.S. This "River of Grass" is home to wading birds, alligators, fish, turtles, snakes and other wildlife, including endangered species such as the manatee, the wood stork and the Florida panther. There are four park entrances: Royal Palm, Shark Valley, Flamingo and Gulf Coast. A good way to visit the Everglades is to walk the boardwalks and trails along the main park road and join in ranger-led events. Biking, fishing and boating are also popular park activities; please check at the parks' Visitor Centers for regulations and license information. For more information, please call 305-242-7700, Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm.
24801 SW 187 Avenue, Homestead
305-247-5727
The Fruit & Spice Park is a 37-acre public facility, and the only tropical botanical garden of its kind in the U.S. The park's tropical climate can be found nowhere else in the continental U.S. and hosts more than 500 varieties of fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs, and nuts, and other commercially important plant specimens from around the world. Visitors are invited to munch at our tasting counter inside our Park Store or enjoy lunch at the Mango Café. Open daily, 9am-5pm; daily park tours at 11am, 1:30pm and 3pm. Admission is $6 for adults, $1.50 for children ages 6-12, and free for children under 6.
2 Duval Street, Key West
866-748-9412
Fury Water Adventures is the number one excursion in and on the waters of Key West. Fury expertly maintains a state-of-the-art fleet of boats to offer the best in safety! Choose from underwater explorations on one of three catamaran reef snorkeling boats, thrills in the air on parasailing boats, get a chance to see marine life without getting wet on a glass bottom boat, or take in a famous Key West famous sunset aboard a Sunset Sail or Sunset Cruise. Water sports enthusiasts will love the Ultimate Adventure that includes reef snorkeling, parasailing, jet skiing & kayaking.
2001 Granada Blvd., Coral Gables
305-460-5367
The Granada Golf Course, a 9 hole, Par 36, is located just outside the downtown area. Granada’s local flavor, association support and private club atmosphere make it quite unique. Designed and opened in 1923, Granada is the oldest operating 9 hole course in Florida. A perfect place for residents, visitors and beginners alike, Granada members take great pride in the facility. Burger Bob’s, Granada’s 10th hole, is a favorite of the community. Residents can share stories and enjoy a wonderful morning, while enjoying a home-cooked meal.
17530 West Dixie Hwy., North Miami Beach
Once a rock quarry, it is now a 249-acre park consisting of a variety of habitats, most notably a relatively intact hardwood hammock and mangrove forest; Greynolds has bike and nature trails, a boathouse, paddle boats, canoes and kayaks, bird rookery, volleyball nets and a nine-hole regulation golf course (305-949-1741). Open daily sunrise to sunset. Admission is $5 on the weekends and holidays; free on weekdays.
17530 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach
305-949-1741
Greynolds Golf Course provides a 3,100-yard challenging layout. This Par 36 course, designed by Mark Mahannah in 1964, is one of the county’s most popular 9 hole designs for all levels of play. The course offers electric carts, reasonable green fees, and club rentals. A spacious clubhouse welcomes players to relax before and after matches. Friendly Pro Shop staff will assist players with tee times, rental equipment and merchandise.
3310-A Mary Street, Coconut Grove
305-443-1313
Since 1996 Grove Scuba has gone from a PADI dive shop to Miami’s only PADI 5 Star Instructor Training Center. From beginning certifications to instructor training, Grove Scuba is committed to serving the Scuba Diving community locally and internationally with a multi-lingual staff of instructors. We offer all our courses in both English and Español and offer courses based around your schedule. Daily Dive and Snorkel Trips to Miami and Key Largo! Rental/Sales and Flexible Dive Lessons!
10800 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
305-947-3525
Oceanfront park with 1.5 miles of beach, complete marina, charter fishing boats, a 9-hole golf course and tennis courts. Beach is open sunrise to sunset. An underground walkway connects the bay and ocean sides of the park. Parking: $5/car; $10 buses/RV. Clothing-optional area designated at the northern 1/3-mile of beach, in the signed-area only. Gawkers strongly discouraged!
Hollywood
954-921-3016
Come see why Travel + Leisure magazine named the Hollywood Broadwalk one of America's Best Beach Boardwalks! The broadwalk, a 2.5-mile-long pedestrian promenade, bustles with joggers, skaters, cyclists and old-fashioned charm. Bicycle, jet ski and cabana rentals, waterfront restaurants, an organic market, seaside hotels and smaller motels, and the 500-seat Hollywood Beach Theater that hosts Friday night concerts bimonthly, are all right here! Convenient trolley service, from Hollywood Beach to Downtown makes it easy to experience the entire city of Hollywood!
Dinner Key Marina, 3400 Pan American Drive, Coconut Grove
305-667-2129
Enjoy Florida’s waters aboard this air conditioned 43-foot Custom Sportfish. Catch everything from sailfish and Mahi Mahi, to wahoo and snapper. Prices are: 4-hours, $650; 6-hours, $800; 8-hours, $1,000; 10-hours, $1,200. Located at the famous Dinner Key Marina in beautiful Coconut Grove!
1802 NW 37 Avenue, Miami
305-633-4583
In 1996-1997, the 18 hole International Links Miami Melreese Golf Club underwent a $3.9 million renovation. A true championship layout in every sense of the word, the new International Links is demanding, as well as fair. The course has been redesigned by Charles Mahannah and is managed by Bunkers of Miami, under the direction of Charles DeLucca. The course has certified Tiftdwarf grass and is designed to USDA specifications, which guarantee the truest putting surface in South Florida. Two-sided driving range, Pro Shop, Golf Learning Center, grassed tee areas and mats, target greens, two practice putting greens, and fairway and greenside sand bunkers available. The driving range and putting green are lighted in the evenings until 9pm. Located just minutes from the Miami International Airport.
9980 SW 104 Street, Miami
305-271-0917
Killian Greens Golf Club is a Par 72, 18 hole course offering a unique layout at its central location in Miami. This full-service facility includes a Cayman practice range and, a well-stocked pro shop and cafe. Your golf round at Killian Greens will be challenging to players of all skill levels. Kendale Café is now open at the 19th Hole and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Please visit www.kendalecafe.com for more information and to view the menu.
9610 Old Cutler Road, Miami
305-665-5475
A top-ranked family park with nature trails, a sand beach with lifeguards, picnic grounds, concession stand and marina. There's also a restaurant serving dinner (closed on Mondays). Park is open daily sunrise to sunset; beach is open from 8:30am-5pm on weekdays, 6pm on weekends. Admission is $5 per car, $10 per RV and $12 per trailer.
2301 Alton Road, Miami Beach
305-532-3350
The premier golf destination in the heart of Miami Beach! The 18 hole course was designer by Arthur Hills, one of America's leading golf course designers, renowned for making his courses playable and enjoyable for golfers of all skill levels. He is personally responsible for many of the country's finest courses, having designed more than 160 in the U.S. The on-site Jim McLean Golf Academy at the Miami Beach Golf Club features top teaching professionals who work with beginners and PGA and LPGA Tour players alike. No matter what level of play you currently enjoy, spending time with these instructors will improve play and overall enjoyment of the game.
Hobie Beach, Key Biscayne
305-345-4104
Join Miami Catamarans on a sandy beach and sail among dolphins, manta rays, and other marine life in the turquoise waters of Biscayne Bay! Experience the fun of sailing while enjoying a great view of the Downtown Miami skyline and a beautiful sunset. Rentals & Lessons: Hobie Cats for beginners to experts! The Miami Catamaran fleet includes Hobie Wave, Gataway, Hobie 16' and Windrier Trimarans. Mention Welcome to Miami and the Beaches or Bienvenidos a Miami y Sus Playas for 30 minutes free on a one hour rental.
Hobie Beach, Key Biscayne
786-474-0366
Join us aboard the Adventure Prize for snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking, sunset cruises, and a fun day on the water! Vessel has capacity of up to 49 passengers. Choose your destination on Biscayne Bay! Private tours and charters available.
10000 Biscayne Blvd., Miami Shores
305-795-2366
Historic Miami Shores Country Club is truly unique in South Florida! It offers a beautiful 18 hole championship golf course that is the home to a vast array of subtropical wildlife and vegetation. You can play this magnificent course at an unbelievably affordable price! Located less than 15 minutes from downtown Miami, Miami Beach, and the Miami International Airport, Miami Shores is a must play course for anyone who enjoys the game of golf. The club is easily accessible from anywhere in Dade and Broward Counties.
650 Curtiss Parkway, Miami Springs
305-805-5184
The 18 hole Miami Springs course at the Miami Springs Golf and Country Club features 6,741 yards of golf from the longest tees for a Par 71. The course rating is 72.5 and it has a slope rating of 127. Built in 1925, this historic golf club features three challenging courses. As the original site of the Miami Open, the club provided an arena in which legendary players such as Sam Snead, Byron Nelson, and Gene Sarazen walked away with multiple Open titles. Today, the club features a Pro Shop and offers enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy a nostalgic round at affordable prices.
Miami
305-365-3018
Create a strong connection with nature while immersing in these outdoor adventures: kayaking, canoeing, snorkeling, hiking, biking, and birding. Naturalist-guided adventures are designed for all levels. Explore unique natural areas as in some of South Florida’s most incredible outdoor landscapes, discovering native wildlife and breathtaking views. South Florida Expeditions by bike, hiking and airboat go into some of the best wilderness areas of the Everglades and South Florida coastal parks.
6401 Kendall Lakes Drive, Maimi
305-382-3930
Situated in the heart of Miami, this Mark Mahannah-designed masterpiece is the proud home of the Miccosukee Championship and is considered by many to have the best layout in the South Florida area. This picturesque and challenging facility has 27 holes, Par 72 at 6,700 yards. The lighted practice facility accommodates up to 50 golfers and is open daily form 6:30am-10pm. Purchased in 2001 by the Miccosukee Tribe, the former Miami National Golf Club courses have hosted many LPGA and PGA events, including those attended by Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, among others.
3400 NE 163 Street, North Miami Beach
305-919-1846
Oleta River's mangrove forests, tropical hammocks and surrounding waters offer an urban oasis of outdoor activities in Miami: mountain biking, picnicking, canoeing, swimming, children's playground, fishing and kayaking. Guided nature walks upon request. Open daily from 8am-sunset. Admission is $5 per car of up to 8 people; $3 for a car with one person; $1 for walk/bike/roll-ins. Cabins rentals available for up to two weeks; for reservations call 1-800-326-3521.
9300 SW 152 Street, Miami
305-235-1069
Palmetto Golf Course is a Par 70 Championship Miami course, built on 121 acres. The 18 hole course, designed by Dick Wilson and built in 1959 by developers Porter, Russell and Wagor, was purchased by Miami-Dade County in 1967. This facility has a serpentine canal system that flows across and alongside palmetto tree-lined fairways, making this an attractive, as well as challenging course to play. The golf course also offers a 22-position, lighted driving range, lighted putting green, spacious clubhouse, and a fully-stocked Pro Shop. Equipment rentals available. Golf lessons and clinics offered.
Miami Beach Marina, 300 Alton Road, Suite 112, Miami Beach
305-532-2628
PrimeTime Boats offers a wide variety of luxury yachts for trips as short as two hours, as long as eight hours, and overnight. Private yacht trips to the Bahamas, the Florida Keys, Bimini, and all other islands. Boats and yachts from 20-feet to mega yachts at 100-feet plus! PrimeTime specializes in making sure every guest receives VIP treatment during their voyage, and that every special occasion is a time to remember! Different adventures and packages, yacht charter and boat rental available.
3969 NE 163 Street,
North Miami Beach
305-741-2251
The fastest, most exciting way to see Miami!! Sunrise and sunset cruises, group cruises, narrated tours of Miami landmarks including the homes of the rich and famous in Star Island and Fisher Island, Bayside Marketplace and much more!South Beach pickup available (some restrictions apply). ¡Se habla Español!
Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami
305-361-SAIL (7245)
Windsurf, stand-up paddle board, and kayak rental, as well as a school and shop! Great fun for all ages and all fitness levels. Just minutes from Miami Beach on beautiful Biscayne Bay. Venture over to the nearby Vizcaya Museum & Gardens to get a glimpse of the Vizcaya castle and mangrove sanctuary. Print out or present this coupon on your smart phone for $5 off any rental!
850 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
305-531-6110
The South Beach Dive and Surf Center is a renowned PADI 5 Star facility conveniently located in the heart of Miami Beach’s trendy and vibrant South Beach, within walking distance to many hotels, restaurants and tourism enclaves. The one-day dive and snorkel trips to Key Largo’s John Pennekamp Marine Sanctuary is a great addition to the awesome wreck diving in Miami. Whether you want to take a class or just enjoy the beauty that lays underneath our turquoise blue waters, the South Beach Dive and Surf Center is your gateway to adventure!
300 Alton Road, Suite 110, Miami Beach
305-532-1445
Miami Beach’s only waterfront dive shop! Offering snorkeling and SCUBA trips, as well as PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) or NAUI (National Association of Underwater Instructors) Open Water Diver course, the most widely recognized and respected diving certifications in the world. Not sure if a full-blown course is for you? Take the one-day Discover Scuba Diving program and experience what you'’e missing.
401 Biscayne Blvd., Bayside Marketplace, Downtown Miami
305-371-FAST (3278)
Take a thrilling high-speed tour past some of Miami's most icnoic locales! The Northern Trip takes passengers to see the Port of Miami, Miami Beach, Fisher Island, Biscayne Bay and mansions of some of Miami's most famous (and infamous!) residents. For a peek at more of Florida's natural beauty, take the Southern Trip to Key Biscayne, Virginia Key, Stiltsville, the Cape Florida Lighthouse, No Name Harbor and more. Tours depart at 10am (call for early bird specials!), 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm, 5pm, and sunset. Call for reservations and more info. Please note that some tours may be dependent on number of passengers. Tours leave from Bayside Marketplace.
