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Day trips from Miami

Places you can visit in a day from Miami and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
74 km from Miami
A marine park with snorkeling trails on a protected coral reef, good for a day of underwater viewing.
2

Coral Castle
40 km from Miami
A stone sculpture garden built by a single man, quirky historic site near Homestead.
3

Flamingo Gardens
22 km from Miami
A botanical garden and wildlife sanctuary with native plants and alligators, near Miami.
4

Hollywood Beach
25 km from Miami
A wide, palm‑lined beach with a boardwalk and bike path, easy for a quick swim.
5

Fort Lauderdale Beach
42 km from Miami
A lively beach with a promenade, restaurants and a relaxed vibe, just north of Miami.
6

Anne Kolb Nature Center
30 km from Miami
A large mangrove preserve with boardwalks and an environmental education center, in Hollywood.
7

Deering Estate
20 km from Miami
A historic estate with nature trails and art installations, offering views of Biscayne Bay.
8

Oleta River State Park
17 km from Miami
Florida’s largest urban park with kayaking, biking trails and a beach, near Oleta River.
9

Cape Florida Lighthouse (Key Biscayne)
25 km from Miami
A historic lighthouse on Key Biscayne with beach access and panoramic ocean views.