Coral Gables: R Hardy Matheson County Preserve
About
R. Hardy Matheson County Preserve is a public beach access point in Florida, about 1.5 miles from Coral Gables. It sits along the Old Cutler Bike Path. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical January highs are around 75°F with lows near 64°F, while summer highs reach about 89°F and wet days are more frequent from June through October. These are typical averages from a nearby weather station in Miami. Nearby, Biscayne Bay offers saltwater fishing about 8 miles away, and Alice Wainwright Park, a climbing area, is about 7 miles off.
Beach Details
Parking
None at the access
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Coral Gables: R Hardy Matheson County Preserve
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 75–84°F and lows of 64–76°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Miami Wso City, FL weather station, 3.4 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan75° high64° low
- Feb76° high66° low
- Mar78° high68° low
- Apr81° high71° low
- May84° high75° low
- Jun87° high77° low
- Jul89° high80° low
- Aug89° high79° low
- Sep87° high78° low
- Oct84° high76° low
- Nov80° high71° low
- Dec77° high66° low
Where it is
- Old Cutler Bike Path · Public land
- Nearest town
- Coral Gables, Florida · 1.5 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Alice Wainwright ParkRock climbing7.1 mi
- Biscayne BaySaltwater fishing8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
