5 of the best · Florida, USA
Florida’s National Parks and Seashores
The Everglades, Biscayne and Dry Tortugas, plus the wild beaches of Canaveral and Gulf Islands National Seashores, with the official fees.
Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Florida.
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The River of Grass
Everglades National Park
The vast subtropical wetland at Florida’s southern tip, with alligators, wading birds and boardwalk trails.
40001 State Road 9336, Homestead, FL 33034Explore View on map
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Fort Jefferson by boat or seaplane
Dry Tortugas National Park
Fort Jefferson and clear water on remote islands 70 miles west of Key West.
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White sand and Fort Pickens
Gulf Islands National Seashore
White-sand barrier islands and historic forts near Pensacola.
1801 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563Explore View on map
The full list: National Parks, A–Z
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National parks and seashores 5
From the Everglades to the Panhandle.
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A park that is mostly water
Biscayne National Park
Coral reefs, islands and mangroves in Biscayne Bay, south of Miami.
9700 SW 328th St, Homestead, FL 33033Explore View on map
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Wild Atlantic beaches
Canaveral National Seashore
Undeveloped Atlantic beaches and lagoons beside Kennedy Space Center.
7611 S Atlantic Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169Explore View on map
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Fort Jefferson by boat or seaplane
Dry Tortugas National Park
Fort Jefferson and clear water on remote islands 70 miles west of Key West.
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The River of Grass
Everglades National Park
The vast subtropical wetland at Florida’s southern tip, with alligators, wading birds and boardwalk trails.
40001 State Road 9336, Homestead, FL 33034Explore View on map
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White sand and Fort Pickens
Gulf Islands National Seashore
White-sand barrier islands and historic forts near Pensacola.
1801 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563Explore View on map
Fees and rules come from each park’s own page on nps.gov and change from time to time; check before you go.
