Nice and clean private beach. If you don't want to be around a lot of people, this is the beach to go too.

A less busy and more secluded beach area! It's a pretty nice beach that doesn't attract the usual large tourist crowd that is largely at Miami Beach. This is a very casual beach and you can rent two beach chairs with an umbrella for $25. The palm trees make it a very beautiful sight and I really liked the view of this beach. This beach is pretty large and in some areas of the beach you can rent kayaks and canoes! We didn't go while we were there, but I saw that there were spots where I believe you can do so. Although, in the winter time at least be aware that at this beach there are a lot of tiny black bugs that will go everywhere on your body if you just lie down on the beach. These bugs don't really do anything, but they can get annoying as they just stay on your body. read more

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Pretty and peaceful, but deserted. read more

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I remember two years ago this place used to be the most beautiful places I ever been. Used to look like the paradise. Now it is completely disgusting. I don't know what happened to it, no one is taking care. You can't even get close to the water anymore, it is full covered of dead seaweed and you can smell it from far away. Full of junk as well. Looks terrible. It is really sad. Used to be my favorite spot and now I can't even see the ocean anymore. read more

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Enjoyed a nice relaxing day at the beach here! Crandon Park has multiple parking lots that use a pay-by-phone app or machine at the front to pay. There are plenty of picnic tables and pavilions with grills so it's a great place to come with the family or for a party, and there's a large restroom building. The beach itself is beautiful with palm trees everywhere (if you get there early and snag a spot under one you have shade all day). Unfortunately they're still having issues with seaweed on the shore, which causes the sulfur smell. I heard one of the staff mention that they're doing their best to keep it cleaned up, which was nice to hear. Overall we enjoyed our day there, I only wish the seaweed was gone so we could have gone in the water longer. Hopefully next time we go the shore will be cleaner! read more

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I like the park but the reason I went was because someone recommended me the beach and the beach is dirty and smelly I really don't want to go back, I might go to the park and the others side of the beach. read more

A pretty nice park that was not very busy as it was RAINING. The pavilions​ were nice but pricey to rent. A consideration when renting one is to get one close to the bathrooms otherwise it is a good walk and that might not be good for kids who don't plan ahead. They have grills so bring your own charcoal. I think the rain put a damper on the whole experience. HAHA. If you don't mind the toll to get out there then this is a good place to go. Pay by phone parking and a big beach. Come on down and it is a good place to go after the Aquarium. @kodiak_kuisine read more

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This has been a family favorite for decades! During low tide the beach is shallow enough for kids to splash around while parents relax at the shoreline. Aside from the beach there are plenty of other activities. There are bike rentals, picnic tables, a splash pad, a carousel, playground, skating rink, and a beautiful garden where you might see wild turkeys, iguanas, and alligators! read more

What a great beach getaway! Truly paradise only a short drive from downtown Miami. I recommend getting there early and reserving a cabana to really take advantage of the amenities. Volleyball courts and swingsets make it a fun time for the whole family. The views and sunsets are amazing read more

Crandon Park - Parks Near Me - Key Biscayne, Florida

We came here as Virgina Beach Park sucked major. It wasn't really crowded as it was on a weekday. It was a short walk from the parking lot of to the beach. Parking was $5 on weekdays. The beach before the shoreline was very scenic with the coconut trees. The beach itself was very dirty as far as trash and seaweed. The water had tons of seaweed. I never seen so much seaweed in my life on the beach shoreline and water. There was no sea slugs or clams. The waves were minimal. I guess I am more used to the natural clean and big waves of Pensacola Beach/Gulf Shore Beach. read more

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Clean crisp beautiful park & beach. Wjiye soft sand. Low tides makes it awsome for floats. Palm tree choices for our hammock. They offer pay by phone. No more entranace attedee holding up the line. I recommend and will be back read more

Crandon Park - Parks Near Me - Key Biscayne, Florida

People forget about Key Biscayne but I find it to be one of the finest gems Miami has to offer. During certain months, the beach can appear to be a bit moshy but the exclusivity of open space should not be dismissed so quickly. For the record, there's a Ritz-Carlton nearby and it's heavenly to say the least. A lot of people park here and have family barbecues or gatherings by the beach on sunny weekends. It gets crowded during the busier months earlier on in the day so the best rule of thumb is to arrive before 11am. It's more intimate than South Beach for sure plus it's a nice ride through the causeway. Plenty of people exercise throughout the park and they're known to host events throughout the year supporting different causes. I like State Parks and I support this oceanfront Florida beach and park for their versatility and function. read more

The Zoo!... Well, the old zoo. Actually, the old, abandoned zoo at Crandon Park. Last week in the middle of spontaneously wanting to head back to WetLab we ended up spending sometime at the southern tip of Crandon Park at the old Miami zoo. For those who haven't been there are old cages, a type of mini-lagoon, random, wild birds, including peacocks but most importantly a quiet, peace that covers this small bit of Miami. I'd suggest heading out towards the end of the day and sitting on the metal, two person swing out there and just listening to the sounds of the park settling in for the night. Serene, yes Romantic, no doubt Private, in the best way read more

Idk if it's the time of the year but, this beach is disgusting. There's a few feet of mud like egg smelling rotting seaweed with trash you'd have to trudge through before the water. There was no way I would go in. The stench was unbearable. We had to leave. The parking is non-refundable. I do not remember this beach being like this year's ago but, the horrible reputation it has now is for a reason. Save yourself the disappointment. read more

Crandon Park - Parks Near Me - Key Biscayne, Florida

My friends and I live in South Beach and Midtown and we decided we needed a day trip away from our usual haunts. We wanted to go kayaking and I found that Crandon Park beach rents kayaks (single and dbl) by the 1/2 hour or hour (or more). The drive (not to long, 30 minutes from south beach) was really worth it. The beach was a little hard to find, but only because we had never been there before. The person taking the $5 entrance fee was very very helpful and nice and gave us directions to the kayak rental. I was pleasantly surprised when we got to the beach, it wasn't to crowded and very quiet! No stereos, no hotel parties, very calm and peaceful. A great place to get away from the usual and pretend you're on vacation. We originally wanted to go kayaking, but Ariel (guy who rented out everything) convinced us to try the "Hydro-Bikes" Because as he says, they are faster and you legs are stronger than the arm and back muscles used for kayaking, so you can be out on the water longer. I was out for a full hour! Very cool. The bikes come in single or tandem and they sit on top of the water supported by two long floaty things. (yes, that's the technical term). I went out for a full hour and was tired when I got back, but not exhausted. Bring some water and snacks, but please clean up after yourself (plenty of garbage cans to do this). Otherwise there is a cafe by the lighthouse... called Lighthouse Cafe. -The beach has lots of dried seaweed washed up, but the water was surprisingly very clear. -$1.50 toll to get on Key Biscayne, $5 entrance to park - Kayak rental/ hydro bike rental (same prices): Single $10 for 30 min or $15 for 1 hour Double $15 for 30 min or $25 for 1 hour -Ariel said he is usually there until 8pm. We left around 6 and he was packing up... - There weren't any showers at the beach. - Ariel also rents the beach chairs and umbrellas. ummm, i think thats it! Have fun! read more

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Such a beautiful and relaxing beach! We were on our way to Islamorada and got detoured due to heavy traffic -- but so awesome because we found Crandon Beach -- very clean, not many people, and lots to do. There is a little shack with tons of activities (like paragliding, kitesurfing, and paddle boarding) and light snacks. We will definitely be coming back! read more

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Want to spend a couple of hours lost in Miami? Go to Crandon Park, one of the nicest parks in all of south Florida. Im going to let my fellow Yelpers on a little secret. shhhhh Pack up your bikes, pay the $1.50 to get to Key Biscayne, and park at the Marina for free. Across the street from the marina lies a bike path that goes right through Bear cut preserve and ends at Crandon Park's north beach. A lot of people are probably saying what is the big deal... that is not the secret. We all know about the multitude of things to do on the beach and such but did you know about the old zoo that has become one of my favorite spots in all the world. This place is called Crandon Gardens. The secrets out, dont ruin it please read more

Did you know that there is more to Crandon park than kite-boarding, grilling and a dirty beach? Twenty something years and i just recently discovered what was tucked away at the ends. Most people visit Crandon for the same reasons i have in the past, the beach and spacious / clean / shaded greens that are excellent for group gatherings. I personally don't understand why the beach is so popular though. I can't say which one is worse, the beach at crandon or Hobie (another Key Biscayne spot). I understand that Key Biscayne is about that "natural habitat" life, but damn, would it hurt to have someone comb through the shoreline and pick up all the trash that's tucked into the weeds? Bottles, ropes, cloths, steering wheels, parts of destroyed Transformers (yeah, the robots) - you name it and you'll probably find it if you walk down the beach. Not to mention all the weeds or seagrass. Again, i get it, it's natural but it isn't my cup of tea. You can get lessons on and rent kite-boarding equipment on the north side of the beach. The park / beach usually doesn't have rowdy patrons because we all know rowdy people won't spend $5-7 on entrance to a park when that can buy them another 6 pack. Best days to come here are non-holiday weekdays if you're one of those lucky people that have a weekday off. Weekends are usually pretty busy as they are on any other Florida beach. If you do something INSANE and get here around 10am then you shouldn't have any issues finding some land - even under the beloved cocunut trees. Believe it or not, the sun is out that early too, bum. If you're looking for a workout, there are usually a bunch of crossfit nerds and runners all over this place on weekends. The green [grassy] aspect of the park i really like though, especially after recent exploration. There are plenty of pavilions which can be reserved (check the Crandon site for info), lots of park grills, picnic tables, tree coverage and clean restrooms on the main strip. On the north end of the park you have Bear Cut Preserve (has it's own page) and on the south end you have Crandon Garden which is also known as the "Old zoo". I recently checked these two out and it's what bumped this place up from it's "Meh.. OK" 3 stars. The garden isn't anything fancy but it has some alluring picnic / stroll sites. There is typically an abundance of winged animals, iguanas and critters here during the morning hours and most of them don't seem to be very camera shy. They might even greet you as some ducks / ibis did me. Peacocks on the other hand... don't talk to them, they're d-bags. They think that everyone else has to play by their rules because they're beautiful. You're lame, peacocks. The mosquito situation isn't as bad here as it is in other parts of the park, but if you are planning a picnic then I'd suggest you wait until the 3 weeks of SoFla winter. The trails are paved so you can bike / blade but it makes for a much nicer walk since the garden isn't all that big. read more

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Nice thing about this place is that there's plenty of space to grill out there are also less animals trying to join you for lunch. The beach is shallow and has a sandbar which is kids love playing on. Love the palm trees on the beach, great for a hammock setup like our friends had. Stars off because the playground was closed for construction yet many kids were playing on it. That's screams dangerous to me. read more

Crandon Park is such a cool getaway. There's a ton of stuff to do there, or you can just do nothing and lay around at the beach all afternoon. I like that it's super close and easy to get to. It's pretty much Miami's backyard. The last time we went, the beach was more than half empty. It's kinda nice to have the whole beach to yourself. We went into the water and came back to our towels only to find that some French couple decided to lay out 20 feet right in front of us. No joke. We had to laugh. Check out the pix I posted with the review. I don't know if it was rudeness or just plain stupidity. Whatever the case may be, we didn't let that spoil our visit to Crandon and I'll definitely come back for more. Hopefully next time we'll have some conscientious neighbors on the sand. : 0 read more

Crandon Park - the beach was empty and the only spot this couple could find to lay out was 20ft right in front of us. Very LAME. - Parks Near Me - Key Biscayne, Florida

$5 for parking. $1.25 for the toll to get to Key Biscayne from Miami. Beach - is nice. A part of it is kind of like a lagoon. I think it may partly be to beach erosion, but I'm not entirely sure. The marine life seems to be good as I've seen crabs, baby lobster, schools of fish, natural seaweed (on the bottom of the floor in some parts), birds, etc. There's also shade from the tree that can be had (more so than South Beach) and it is less populated, and a quieter atmosphere than the beaches to the north. But for an ultimate visit, I was told to go farther south from Crandon Park, to the tip of Key Biscayne. But this park is nice as there are shelters to have a picnic underneath. Other notes: If you happen to forget to bring a beach towel or need a place to buy some beach equipments, I recommend the 7-11 nearby, a little farther south. Just go to the nearest gas station south of the park and ask for the location of the 7-11 and they should point it to you (it shouldn't be more than 2 blocks away, but it's not located on Crandon Blvd). Nudity not allowed, although I did spot a nude young woman digging in the sand. Not sure what was going on, haha! But I'm sure that doesn't happen all the time since it's not allowed. read more

You can drive around looking for a tiny parking space that your car MIGHT be able to squeeze into (and come out with only a tiny scratch on it)...Then make the way to South Beach to "relax" in the sand. Or you can come to Crandon Park where the parking is plentiful and the sun just as bright! We've made it a regular thing to opt for Crandon over South Beach when looking for a place to hang out for the day. The reason? The palm trees, picnic spaces, volleyball courts and the overall feeling of escape. Sure, you have to pay a little bit to park (it seems like the price gets higher and higher each time), but the convenience of everything else makes it worth it. Crandon is one of the closest places to Miami where I feel like the city's bustling presence is truly erased for your stay. This is definitely the place to pick for a beach BBQ with friends, or just to relax with a book by the water. On the weekends, it can get a little crowded but there's plenty of space so finding your own little plot of land is usually not that difficult. One of my favorite things about this beach is the abundance of kite surfers that take to the sea. It's really fun to watch and something I want to try in the future! read more

I want to give this 0 stars but I found articles online about crandon park and how they literally have a poopy problem! Yes folks it is what you think that smell is it's fecal matter!!! Worse part is I see locals here just grilling away amidst the horrid smell!!! I actually stepped through 1ft of warm rotting seaweed mush that felt like warm crap up to my knees to get to somewhat decent warm murky beach water. Now that I know there probably is crap ... I am completely disgusted with myself and my own trust in humanity ( the mayor of Miami should be ashamed of himself for allowing the public to even swim here nevermind ignoring the poop problem! ) So I swim for maybe 5 min is murky warm water before I can't take it anymore. And I proceeded to get out and attempt a fast frog hop/run through the disgusting ft of crap smelling seaweed. I get out completely disgusted with myself and decided to go attempt to rinse off the shame.. guess what?! None of the showers worked!!!? I almost screamed out loud and proceeded to take my own drinking water and clean my feet knee down. I high tailed it out to Miami Beach and paid $$ to park my ass as close as possible and probably ran down the street and jump into normal clear water. I shudder at the memories! The mayor of Miami... Shame shame shame! read more

I have a great relationship with Crandon Park, after all, this is where my love for multi sport started over 10 years ago when i did my first sprint distance trilogy. The whole place works quite well, for one, there is ample parking, granted you have to pay 6 bucks to get in but I find it convenient and safe. The beach is wide and there is always plenty of space. Good options if you want to have a party of picnic here as well. If you find yourself with some time off during the week, grab a book and towel and come here for some really quiet and quality time with the Caribbean Sea, this is our backyard ...people in other parts of the world have this as their screen savers in their computers and only hope to one day make out here for a few days. read more

What an amazing spot in south florida! The beach here goes in for miles. The water was clear. I felt safe with the lifeguard presence. There is room to bicycles, roller blading or skate board. There are picnic tables and grills for anyone to use. The onky downfall i found was having to $5 for entrance and parking. Beaches are public access and should be avaipable to everyone, not just those that can afford to roll up and park. read more

Crandon Park - Parks Near Me - Key Biscayne, Florida

I have been to Crandon Park/Beach twice, long ago before Yelp existed. At first I thought it was ok, a park with a beach, shelters, restrooms, and bbq areas. Great deal, right? One would think places such as this oasis are all over the place. Well, not really. After being in SoFla for over a decade, I am glad I 'rediscovered' this park/beach. You can either reserve a shelter for $100 in advance OR - wait for it - go the day of your event and pay $50 - 50% discount for same day rental. Awesome deal! Granted, saturday and sundays may be really difficult to secure so take this suggestion carefully and proceed with caution. While the beach is not the prettiest I have been to, it was clean and sandy with some seaweed here and there. Sand is important as I hate rocks, pebbles. Water was clear and cool; the perfect temperature to refresh you on warm days. Parking is $5 which is standard for any county park. PS: you cannot bring your own kayak, paddle-board since they rent them onsite. Apparently there is a conflict and some of us were disappointed. Other than that, happy beachin' read more

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This review is for the Sonny Ericsson (Tennis Tournament) held @ Crandon Park: http://www.sonyericssonopen.com/1/en/home/default.asp It's been about 10 years since my first time at the Tennis Tournament here. It's been called The Lipton, The Nasdaq... No matter who sponsors it, it's always a great tournament. Well organized, all the best players come, well worth the ticket price. For the day session you get there at 11am and start watching Tennis up until 7pm. There's about 8 - 10 courts open for that session, you just get to pick which players you want to see and make your own itinerary - make sure you do this, that way you'll get to see more tennis. Night session is about 2 matches @ Grand Stand. Tickets are obviously less $ than day session. Plus this is the court where the highest ranked players are - both during the day & night sessions. Even if you don't want to pay a lot for better seating at this court it's worth going. I've seen Agassi & Nadal here... Cheapest tickets, since I decided last minute (all I could find) but was able to enjoy the matches as well. They have a "food court" with something for everyone, from pizza to burgers, to salads and crepes. They recently got a Strabucks in there too. Prices are moderate, the only bad part of it is finding a table to sit. So if you can hold your hunger a bit after 2pm you'll get a better chance of finding a table, if not, just sit on the side or take your food to one of the courts and eat while watching a match. Make sure you go to their site and get next year's dates. It's a fun day outside watching tennis with friends. read more

Crandon park is very nice. It is a huge park with a lot of picnic areas with barbecues, restrooms and showers ... and an amazing beach! The beach is wide and clean, and the water is so clear it's like looking through glass. The blueish waters on the horizon feels like a postcard perfect picture. I usually go there on the weekend any season of the year and it can be deserted in winter and packed in summer. The water gets so warm in summer it can be too much. Still it is still a very enjoyable place when you don't have all those families playing reggeaton next to you. This is my closest getaway from Miami and I never had a bad time there. read more

Parking is about $5, but this is a nice escape from the chaos of South Beach. There is plenty of parking (private lot) too. Although I must admit the water colors are nicer in South Beach. This area is more calm and peaceful--at least that was the ambiance I encountered. read more

What: - Beach - Wind-surfing - Biking - Park nearby to see birds - Play area for kids More Info: - $6/car admission fee (Credit cards accepted) - Restrooms inside the park Crandon Beach is a hidden gem tucked away from the other crowded Miami beaches and is the perfect spot if you are looking to spend low-key getaway on the beach. Guess what we saw when we entered the Crandon Beach parking lot? Peacocks! And not just one, but a muster of these beautiful birds. After paying $6 for parking, we walked back near the ticket booth to take a closer look at the peacocks. These peacocks were tenacious; they didn't seem to be frightened by our presence. The lady at the ticket booth said "Oh, it is so nice to see people who admire these birds. If you are interested in seeing more birds, you might want to go to the other end of the park". So we decided to walk to the park before hitting the beach. There they were, a number of peacocks, peahens and Canadian geese. We then walked to the beach, which was calm and serene that day. I was a bit worried about the Florida beaches being crowded around Thanksgiving, but I guess the crowd was elsewhere. A handful of people were strolling on the beach and a couple taking pictures. A few were windsurfing on the beautiful ocean. The weather was perfect; sunny, neither too hot nor cold. We ambled through the beach sands for a couple of hours before heading out. read more

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I am totally loving this park.! Try to get there close to 5 or 6...best time to just sit by the beach, feel the air and think about how fortunate we are to live in Miami! I came here over the weekend for a family bbq and had an amazing time. I wish I could come here more often, def worth the drive. read more

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Ive been going to Crandon Park since I was a little in miami, Its the perfect getaway from the miami beach scene & a great beach for families, especially if you have kids youll see more kiddies at this key biscayne spot....its much less crowded & a perfect place to relax, they even have grills and benches so its picnic and bbq friendly... You do have to pay for parking but thats everywhere here... Theres also a surprise back near where the original miami zoo used to be lots of exotic birds and peacocks & jesus lizards running around some foresty pathways... Take the family or go exercise and have fun! read more

Crandon Park - Peacocks back in the pathways :) - Parks Near Me - Key Biscayne, Florida

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We were looking forward to a great family day at the beach. We were told we had to take our tent down. Still trying to figure out why? We were not near the lifeguard tower and stayed way back by the trees. We were told we can go rent umbrellas but no tent. we had grandma with us and the sun is to brutal for her. What happened to the day when we could have a family day at the beach without spending to much. $7 parking is fine but to make us rent umbrellas was ridiculous. Can't Go anywhere in Miami without having to spend so much money and now the beach is one of them. Makes me so upset Because there is no valid excuse. read more

Calm. Tranquil. Soft sand. Plenty of parking. Lots of palm trees on the beach for shade. Many times it feels like you have the entire beach to yourself.... North Beach is outstanding. Bring your snacks and your chair lounge --- this is the 305 lifestyle! read more

Crandon Park - Typical morning at North Beach. - Parks Near Me - Key Biscayne, Florida

Not a bad place to sit in the shade or have a relaxing day, big park and lots of space but the water isn't as nice and other beaches in Miami read more

A trip to Miami with the kids is not complete with a stop at Crandon's beach. Avoid the weekend madness if you can although even then it isn't too bad. If you can come on a nice weekday in the off-season that's the best if you just want to relax in the sun and let the kids play in the water. Tons of space, some shade areas, and tons of parking for cheap ($5). read more

Crandon Park - Parks Near Me - Key Biscayne, Florida

I'm honestly so confused after my visit to Crandon Beach Park. I thought, as the mother of a 2 1/2 year old, that this would be our spot. But...it was just so lacking. I'm from Virginia Beach and we love the Grommet Park on 2nd Street. I was hoping the playground here would be just as cool, but it had definitely seen better days, and some of it is just plain dangerous. There's a wobbly balance beam feature with literally nothing for a young child to hold onto! It was a miracle my (very athletic) toddler was able to keep her balance in enough time for me to get to her. The large slide was completely walled off with plywood and I have to wonder why. We all loved seeing the iguanas, ducks, and peacocks on our walk up to the beach, but once we got onto the beach, we were a little shocked to find no lifeguard on duty, and literally NO ONE else there. This was on a Saturday!!! The beach itself is okay...until you get to the coastline. Large accumulations of stinky seaweed and very murky, icky looking (and feeling) water. I did not want my child swimming in that. We stayed for about 40 minutes and left. I was so disappointed. Update: Apparently the beach is under strict cleaning regulations for turtle nesting season which is why there was so much un-cleared seaweed on the beach. I wish I had known that before arriving, but I guess the park wouldn't want to dissuade people from visiting. read more

Great place with smaller crowds and a less touristy feel. If you're okay with it not being as upkeep then as say the beaches up north more, this spot is a great option. read more

It used to be super good but now there is a lot of updates going on and they closed whole north side of the rickenbacker causeway. South side is overcrowded with homeless people and my wife did not feel safe with a kid. Park itself is fine. But I would give them some time and come back again read more

Crandon Park - Parks Near Me - Key Biscayne, Florida

its always hard to decide which park is better on key biscayne. I love the lighthouse at bill baggs but i love the volleyball and palm trees at Crandon. Which ever one you choose you cant go wrong. best beaches in South Florida. South Pointe is good but the parking situation is horrible read more

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