Southeast Florida

Things to do in Southeast Florida, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Stuart and getaways to outdoor recreation, hiking, biking, trails, canoeing, kayaking, places to camp, places to stay, unique restaurants, road trips, historic places and Funky Florida.

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Howley’s diner: It’s back to the ’50s in West Palm Beach

by Bonnie Gross

Howley’s Diner has been there for 60 years. It’s not just retro, this West Palm Beach diner is the real deal — from its terrazzo floors to its tin ceiling.

Beaches, Southeast Florida

Broward’s ‘natural’ beach: John U. Lloyd (now Mizell-Johnson State Park)

by Bonnie Gross

If you like your beaches lined with sea oats and sea grape trees instead of concrete and cars, then John U. Lloyd is your beach in Broward County. With a 2.5 mile ribbon of sand, the park gives visitors room to have a piece of the beach all to themselves.

Florida hike: Barley Barber Swamp boardwalk

Bike & Hike, Southeast Florida

Barley Barber: Rare cypress swamp offers guided tours

by Bonnie Gross

This old-growth forest with 1,000-year-old trees is closely guarded because it is next to an FPL plant. But, with a little planning in advance, you can walk its 1.1 mile boardwalk in Martin County on free tours.

Historic, Lodging, Southeast Florida, Unique eats

Seminole Inn: Fried green tomatoes in Old Florida

by Bonnie Gross

The Seminole Inn in Indiantown is way off the beaten path, which may be why it’s fun to discover its excellent Southern style home cooking and charming atmosphere.

South Florida biking trails: A family biking at Riverbend park in Jupiter.

Bike & Hike, Featured Articles, Historic, Parks & Forests, Southeast Florida

Riverbend Park in Jupiter: Trails ideal for family biking, kayaking

by Bonnie Gross

Natural beauty makes Riverbend Park in Jupiter a delightful place to explore. Its 10 miles of bike trails are particularly well suited to family bicycle outings. It’s also the site of a historic battleground from the Second Seminole War.

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Howley’s: Authentic 1950s diner

by Bonnie Gross

WEST PALM BEACH — Where have all the diners gone? You know, those roadside eateries that serve breakfast all day and night? Well, Howley’s is still around. Been there for 60 years. It’s not just retro, it’s the real deal.

Birding, Kayak & Canoe, Southeast Florida

Exploring Biscayne Bay by canoe or kayak

by Bonnie Gross

Biscayne Bay is a boater’s paradise, and that includes those with kayaks and canoes. These quiet paddlers can explore bird rookeries. A Barry University professor has captured close-up photos of many birds during her paddles.