I love this spot for quiet contemplation in the mornings/evenings. It gets crowded on Saturdays but…read moreif you bring your own chair it can still be a nice experience. There is a Starbucks just before the entrance so you can grab a drink whilst you enjoy the sunset.

This is one of our favorite spots in the community. It is part of the Deering Estate land but not…read morewithin the paying section. It has free parking, and you can just walk down the hill for a bit of respite and look at the ocean. The dock usually has tons of local fishermen and people bring their beach chairs to just relax. Sunrise and sunsets are great to see native bird flocks in the area, and just before the ramp to the dock, the Deering center has restrooms and picnic tables if you're looking for a mountain feel cabin and woods feel to your picnic . The dock is currently closed for renovations, but can't wait to see what's done for the reopening on April 2021!!

This place was awesome! I went in got my shiners for a great price, and was out within minutes…read more Great service. I also couldn't help, but notice all the pro America decor they had. I do consider myself a patriot, so when I see local businesses like this being very patriotic, it's very refreshing. It's clear that they support American troops (which is great). I would definitely go again.

Love Angel @ F&F always answers the phone and stays stocked w/ shiners & pilchards. 10/10 bait shop.read more

Times not accurate. Just got here at 9:29 and they're closed when supposedly they are supposed to…read morestay open until 10 PM. Otherwise good shot but you probably wanna call before you come out here.

This place is indeed a hidden gem. It's unusual that it's right in the middle of residential area…read more You could be living steps away from it! Definitely a plus if you don't want to drive far. As this is a nature center and less a city park, there's no playground area, but instead natural trails for you to walk and explore. Great if you want to be out in the nature, without masks, and total socially distanced. This tranquil place is a great place to visit if you need to unwind. They have canoes for rent, a campfire area, and they have a sign that says butterfly garden - though I didn't see any butterfly and didn't quite know where exactly that garden may be. There's also a little free library as well. The restroom is clean and brightly lit.

The Bill Sadowski Park and Nature Center is named for Bill Sadowski, a former Department of…read moreCommunity Affairs Secretary who died in a plane crash in 1992 at the age of 48. He served in the House of Representatives and had a successful law practice in Miami where he practiced environmental law. It makes sense that a nature preserve would be named for him. The 30 acre parcel of land that makes up the park has three distinct habitats: pineland, tropical hardwood hammock, and drained Everglades slough. Hiking trails run through these areas. You do have to be careful while hiking, especially on the half mile Old Cuttler Hammock Nature Trail that is behind the nature center. This area was completely destroyed by Hurricane Andrew in 1992 but the canopy has since come back. There are a lot of limestone formations that are easy to trip on. Another of the trails leads to a canal where you canoe and fish while yet a different trail winds through a native tree arboretum. There is a nature center open daily from 10 to 4 with live animal exhibits and an 822 gallon freshwater aquarium. You can schedule tours and nature study programs at the nature center and rent kayaks. Picnic areas and rest rooms are available. Every Saturday night from 8 to 10 PM the Southern Cross Astro's meet in the parking lot near the main entrance. They have the largest public use telescope in Miami and the event is free. You might see a satellite, meteor, or the International Space Station. I hope to join them one evening.

Slice of green heaven inside of miami's busy and growing landscape. Almost forgot where i was. Long…read moreshady trails to walk, lots of trees. Shelters to hang out at. Great lake to sit by. Super quiet.

After a pleasant drive south from the Cocoa FL area we arrived at Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial…read morePark and Campground. The campground was suggested by our friends Bob and Lori. We're absolutely delighted to overnight in quiet Pod 5 site 1 which is a back in site with full hookup. Larry Thompson was a humor columnist for the Miami Herald for more than two decades until his death February 18, 1973. He is in the Florida Newspaper Hall of Fame. His wife Gladys "Penny" Thompson (née Rhodes), who died September 22, 1975, was a pioneer in women's aviation during the 1940s-1950s. She is in the Florida Aviation Hall of Fame and the Florida Women's Hall of Fame. She was the Florida chapter president of the Ninety-Nines, the women's pilot organization founded by Amelia Earhart. While in the Civil Air Patrol, she flew over the Gulf of Mexico searching for German submarines during World War II. Her plane was one of several hundred destroyed in a 1945 blimp hangar fire at the Naval Air Station Richmond, part of which was rebuilt as the park.

Booked our Everglades airboat experience through [tour company name] and the whole thing was smooth…read morestart to finish. Easy to reserve, clear directions, and they set us up with a great operator out in the glades. The airboat portion was the highlight: real wild gator sightings and a captain who knew the area cold. If you are trying to actually see the Everglades and not just drive past the edge of it, this is the move. Thanks for putting together a great afternoon.

So much beauty everywhere, stop and take it all in! Worth the drive all the way to the bottom and…read moredon't forget to stop and check out the short hiking trails and the overlook too!

Absolutely unreal day on the water with Captain Jack and Christina…read more From the second we left the dock, they were dialed in - professional, calm, and clearly masters of their craft. Every detail was handled, every question answered, and the energy on the boat was confident but relaxed. We ended up landing a 7.5 ft sailfish and a 14 ft hammerhead - a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. What stood out most wasn't just the fish, though. It was how Captain Jack and Christina guided us through every step of the fight. Clear coaching, constant communication, and total composure even when things got intense. Christina worked nonstop and went above and beyond all day. Both of them were incredibly kind, patient, and genuinely excited for us. You can tell they care deeply about what they do and about the experience their guests have. I've fished a lot of places, and this was one of the most memorable days I've ever had offshore. If you're even considering booking with them - do it. You won't regret it.

Had an awesome time with Josh and Cristina on "catch my drift". Me and my son spent four hours on…read morethe boat and caught several interesting fish. Edible fish were filleted on the boat to take home to eat. Cost was 70pp plus tip for 4 hours. Little rocky with waves but definately a fun experience!