Cradle Creek Preserve

don't go here

there are only 4-5 parking places here but we were lucky to get a spot. our walk started out nice on the boardwalk, but as soon as we hit the trail, we immediately were swarmed and dive bombed in the...

A pleasant & refreshing passive park

Nice trails and boardwalks. Refreshing and pleasant for .5 to 1.0 hours. Located on 15th Street six blocks south of Beach Avenue.

Nice walkies with birds and animals

Saw an owl sitting on a nest, an osprey eating something for breakfast, Rocky Raccoon walking through the rough and had a nice walk on the easy trail. Not easy to find but keep looking!

Well-marked trail and nice views

This small preserve features a well-marked trail that's a short and easy walk. The trail is made with part boardwalk and part sandy trail. This is a perfect "hike" for small kids and families. There a...

Really nice and short little hike and really close to the main drag.

For something completely different from the beach, check out this nature hike (easy sand path w/ lots of boardwalks and overlooks). This takes you through cypress "bottom-land". We were at low-tide ...