Bahia Honda State Park, Florida

Heaven on Earth is located at mile marker 37 of the Overseas Highway. We talk a big talk, but Bahia Honda State Park in the Florida Keys lives up to the hype with sugar-white sand, shallow turquoise water, and a range of rare wildlife -- from teensy tiny Miami blue butterflies to the mighty loggerhead turtle. Come for the sea breezes and stay for the snorkeling; we recommend hopping on a park-operated boat to go explore the spectacular reefs at Looe Key. Don’t forget your bike, kayak, or SUP for some more adventurous fun. And if you get hungry, just hook a Tarpon; a fish that big will feed you for days. Life’s easy in the Keys -- and especially beautiful at Bahia Honda.