Broward County Coast · Florida
Mizell-Johnson State Park Ocean Beach
- State
- Florida
- County
- Broward County
- City / community
- Dania Beach
South Florida Atlantic Coast · Broward County Coast
Choose Mizell–Johnson for a less developed ocean shoreline with picnic and creek-paddling options. Parts of the beach access and facilities are temporarily closed, and the park has no lifeguards; confirm your route before paying entry.
Good fit: Choose Mizell–Johnson for a less developed ocean shoreline with picnic and creek-paddling options. Parts of the beach access and facilities are temporarily closed, and the park has no lifeguards; confirm your route before paying entry.
Plan around: Park hours are 8 a.m. to sunset, every day. The active March 9, 2026 alert closes the lot 3 beach route, restrooms 3 and 4, picnic areas around restroom 4 and Leatherback/Osprey pavilions; it does not close the entire park.
PLAN THE BASICS
At a glance
- Parking
- Choose the signed public entranceDetails & restrictions
- Dogs
- No ordinary petsDetails & restrictions
- Restrooms
- Choose the operating facilityDetails & restrictions
- Lifeguards
- No lifeguardsDetails & restrictions
- Public access
- Public accessDetails & restrictions
- Beach driving
- Designated roads and parkingDetails & restrictions
- Accessibility
- Check the exact usable routeDetails & restrictions
Choose an entrance
Mizell–Johnson · check remaining open park route
See the entrance section for parking and entry details and sources. See the entrance section for accessibility details and sources.
Official route / restriction details ↗Parking, route & accessibility evidence
Parking & entry: Choose the signed public entrance. Enter the state park at 6503 North Ocean Drive. The general FDEP observation is not assigned to lot 3. Named Manatee/Osprey/Pelican-Seagrape/Jetty observations retain their historic identities, with current closure limitations.
Parking source ↗Accessibility: Check the exact usable route. The park lists accessible boardwalks and first-come beach wheelchairs at the entrance station. Lot 3’s beach route is closed; exact currently usable continuous routes from other lots need park confirmation.
Accessibility source ↗Open the county entrance directory ↗
Use the directory to check each entrance’s identity and status. Guide map pins are approximate shoreline locations, not turn-by-turn entrance directions or proof of current opening.
Known for
Formerly John U. Lloyd Beach State Park, the park honors civil-rights leaders Dr. Von D. Mizell and Eula Johnson. Its ocean beach and Whiskey Creek offer different experiences and access routes.
Sources & review date
Source ↗ · Additional source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
Park hours are 8 a.m. to sunset, every day. The active March 9, 2026 alert closes the lot 3 beach route, restrooms 3 and 4, picnic areas around restroom 4 and Leatherback/Osprey pavilions; it does not close the entire park.
Rules & facilities
Check before you go
Park hours are 8 a.m. to sunset, every day. The active March 9, 2026 alert closes the lot 3 beach route, restrooms 3 and 4, picnic areas around restroom 4 and Leatherback/Osprey pavilions; it does not close the entire park. Ask park staff which remaining beach path and restroom are usable.
Sources & review date
Source ↗ · Additional source ↗ · Additional source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
Admission, payment & passes
Park admission: $6 per vehicle (up to eight people), $4 single occupant/motorcycle, $2 pedestrian/cyclist/additional passenger. Boat launch has its own fee; concession rentals are separate. Partial closures remain relevant even after admission.
Sources & review date
Source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
What to bring & supporting visit details
Plan your visit
Choose Mizell–Johnson for a less developed ocean shoreline with picnic and creek-paddling options. Parts of the beach access and facilities are temporarily closed, and the park has no lifeguards; confirm your route before paying entry. Choose a signed public entrance, check the exact facilities and parking tariff, and plan meals around that arrival point.
Sources & review date
Source ↗ · Additional source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
Public or private?
Public access
Who can visit: Open to the general public, including visitors, during permitted hours and subject to posted rules.
Entry route, fees & access boundaries
- Manager / access authority
- Florida State Parks / Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
- Access basis
- This listing covers a publicly managed beach access or park, not a private guest-only beach.
- Where to enter
- The named authority lists this public beach destination. That does not guarantee every historic walkway is eligible or currently open. The lot 3 closure remains in effect in the retrieved alert.
- Fees & reservations
- Park admission: $6 per vehicle (up to eight people), $4 single occupant/motorcycle, $2 pedestrian/cyclist/additional passenger. Boat launch has its own fee; concession rentals are separate. Partial closures remain relevant even after admission.
- Restrictions & exceptions
- Respect the facility-specific closures and dunes. Ocean activities are separate from the boat ramp and mangrove creek; use dive flags where required and do not remove live shell animals. Pets are not allowed on the beach or natural shoreline. In permitted park areas, pets must stay on a six-foot leash; applicable service-animal access is distinct. Park hours are 8 a.m. to sunset, every day. The active March 9, 2026 alert closes the lot 3 beach route, restrooms 3 and 4, picnic areas around restroom 4 and Leatherback/Osprey pavilions; it does not close the entire park.
- What this label covers
- Named public destination only; eligibility does not imply today’s opening or a surveyed route.
Beach ownership, the route across land, public shoreline-use rights and access to facilities are separate questions. Rules vary by state and location. Use the identified public entrance or documented permission; neither a nearby resort nor an admission fee by itself establishes that a beach is private. A mapped beach is not permission to cross private property.
Access policy reviewed 2026-10-04. Not a live closure report or a property-boundary survey.
Allowed & prohibited activities
The retrieved authority material does not establish a general alcohol permission for this beach. Read the posted rule and ask the managing authority before bringing alcohol.
Sources & review date
Source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
No open-fire permission was established for this ocean shoreline. Use only explicitly authorized designated facilities and check posted restrictions.
Sources & review date
Source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
No verified overnight sand-camping permission was established for Mizell-Johnson State Park Ocean Beach. Hotels, day-use picnic facilities and marina slips do not establish a campsite; obtain explicit authority permission before planning an overnight beach stay.
Sources & review date
Source ↗ · Additional source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
Pier or offshore fishing is distinct from a permitted cast through a swimming area. Exact shoreline-fishing zones/times remain an authority check; current state licensing and species rules also apply.
Sources & review date
Source ↗ · Additional source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
- Hours
- 8 a.m.–sunset · partial closures
Park hours are 8 a.m. to sunset, every day. The active March 9, 2026 alert closes the lot 3 beach route, restrooms 3 and 4, picnic areas around restroom 4 and Leatherback/Osprey pavilions; it does not close the entire park.
Mizell-Johnson State Park Ocean Beach · hours responsible source ↗ - Dogs on the beach
- No ordinary pets
Pets are not allowed on the beach or natural shoreline. In permitted park areas, pets must stay on a six-foot leash; applicable service-animal access is distinct.
Mizell-Johnson State Park Ocean Beach · dogs responsible source ↗ - Lifeguards
- No lifeguards
The park explicitly states there are no lifeguards. Creek rentals and a public park entrance do not establish supervised ocean swimming.
Mizell-Johnson State Park Ocean Beach · lifeguards responsible source ↗ - Restrooms
- Choose the operating facility
The active alert closes restrooms 3 and 4. General listings of seven shower stations do not establish that each is available today; confirm an operating restroom and beach path with staff on arrival.
Mizell-Johnson State Park Ocean Beach · restrooms showers responsible source ↗ - Access & beach rules
- Local posted restrictions apply
Respect the facility-specific closures and dunes. Ocean activities are separate from the boat ramp and mangrove creek; use dive flags where required and do not remove live shell animals.
Mizell-Johnson State Park Ocean Beach · public access rules responsible source ↗ - Beach driving
- Designated roads and parking
Use designated public roads and authorized parking; none of the researched sources establishes recreational driving on the sand at Mizell-Johnson State Park Ocean Beach. Do not use service roads or boat ramps as an ocean-beach driving entrance.
Mizell-Johnson State Park Ocean Beach · driving responsible source ↗
Conditions & activities Surf, sand, wildlife and suitability
Conditions at the beach
Saved reports below are dated snapshots, not live conditions. JavaScript refreshes them from official sources when available. Source timestamps and tide times identify their time zone.
Weather observation
Saved report · not live. This dated snapshot may be out of date. Check the official source before your visit.
82°F · Mostly Clear
- Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport · nearby reporting station, not a beach sensor.
Observation: 2026-10-04T04:20:00+00:00.
Retrieved: 2026-10-04T04:41:49.186Z.
Live-use expiration: 2026-10-04T06:20:00.000Z. This static copy never certifies current conditions.
UV forecast
No current-hour UV estimate is shown in this saved page. Use sun protection; the live forecast loads when available.
Daily forecast
Saved report · not live. This dated snapshot may be out of date. Check the official source before your visit.
Saved forecast for this beach’s NWS grid
- 2026-10-04T00:00:00-04:00–2026-10-04T06:00:00-04:00: Overnight · 80°F · Mostly Cloudy · wind 14 mph E
- 2026-10-04T06:00:00-04:00–2026-10-04T18:00:00-04:00: Sunday · 88°F · Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 13 mph SE
Source issued/updated: 2026-10-03T20:02:25+00:00.
Retrieved: 2026-10-04T04:41:49.653Z.
Live-use expiration: 2026-10-04T10:00:00.000Z. This static copy never certifies current conditions.
High & low tides
Saved prediction · not live. This dated snapshot may be out of date. Check the official source before your visit.
South Port Everglades. NOAA South Port Everglades is a Broward tide-prediction reference. It is a port-side station, not an ocean measurement at Mizell-Johnson State Park Ocean Beach; timing and heights can differ. Predictions, not measured water levels or safe crossing times.
- 2026-10-04 02:54 · High tide
- 2026-10-04 09:10 · Low tide
- 2026-10-04 15:51 · High tide
- 2026-10-04 21:57 · Low tide
- 2026-10-05 04:11 · High tide
- 2026-10-05 10:20 · Low tide
- 2026-10-05 16:57 · High tide
- 2026-10-05 23:02 · Low tide
Prediction dates: 2026-10-04–2026-10-05 · station local time.
Retrieved: 2026-10-04T04:41:48.836Z.
Live-use expiration: 2026-10-05T04:41:48.836Z. This static copy never certifies current conditions.
South Port Everglades. NOAA South Port Everglades is a Broward tide-prediction reference. It is a port-side station, not an ocean measurement at Mizell-Johnson State Park Ocean Beach; timing and heights can differ. Predictions, not measured water levels or safe crossing times.
NOAA tide station ↗NOAA swim & rip-current forecast
No usable dated snapshot available. Follow the official source link for updated information.
Forecast risk is not the flag flying at this beach. Conditions can vary within the forecast area.
Official local flag & condition status
Flag color: not currently verified
Dated agency report and access notices
Park hours are 8 a.m. to sunset, every day. The active March 9, 2026 alert closes the lot 3 beach route, restrooms 3 and 4, picnic areas around restroom 4 and Leatherback/Osprey pavilions; it does not close the entire park.
Sources & review date
Source ↗ · Additional source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
No verified timestamped entrance-specific observed flag connector is connected. Check posted flags and the named authority. Forecast risk does not establish a flag color.
The Beach Database does not convert weather or a rip-current forecast into a colored flag. Check flags and signs on arrival and ask a lifeguard where available.
Weather warnings & alerts
Saved report · not live. This dated snapshot may be out of date. Check the official source before your visit.
Alerts returned at the recorded check
- Rip Current Statement · Rip Current Statement issued October 3 at 4:02PM EDT until October 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL · source expiration 2026-10-04T20:00:00-04:00
Source issued/updated: 2026-10-04T04:40:33+00:00.
Retrieved: 2026-10-04T04:41:49.330Z.
Live-use expiration: 2026-10-04T06:40:33.000Z. This static copy never certifies current conditions.
Weather alerts do not confirm swimming safety, lifeguard staffing, water quality or beach closures. No alert does not mean safe water.
Water quality
Florida DOH’s Broward sampling page is the responsible laboratory-results source. No station-to-entrance relationship or current result is approved here solely from proximity. Check the named sampling site, sample date and advisory; retrieval time is a different clock.
Sources & review date
Source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
Crowd meter
The state-park setting offers a less developed alternative to the municipal resort strips. Capacity, weather and weekends still affect use; no live occupancy count is connected.
Sources & review date
Source ↗ · Additional source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
Sand & sandcastles
A sandy ocean shore with dunes and natural coastal vegetation beside Port Everglades. The archival photograph shows a less developed beach setting; it is not proof of today’s sand width or usable route.
Sources & review date
Source ↗ · Additional source ↗ · Additional source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
Surfing profile
The exposed ocean beach can have breaking waves and rip currents. No dedicated permitted surf launch or locally tested surf rating was established in the park material reviewed; ask park staff about activity restrictions.
Sources & review date
Source ↗ · Additional source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
Beachcombing
The park lists shelling as an activity; leave live shell animals in place and follow collection restrictions. Availability changes with tide and surf, and no yield is promised.
Sources & review date
Source ↗ · Additional source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
No reliable beach-specific evidence reviewed establishes Mizell-Johnson State Park Ocean Beach as a notable shark teeth destination. This is an unverified specialty, not evidence that the item is absent.
Sources & review date
Source ↗ · Additional source ↗ · Additional source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
Snorkeling & scuba diving
Snorkeling is listed by the park, but ocean entries are unguarded and some routes are closed. Confirm the usable route and conditions; creek paddling is a separate activity.
Sources & review date
Source ↗ · Additional source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
The park describes offshore reefs beginning about 300 yards from shore, with farther reefs offshore. Diving requires appropriate training, flags and a usable current entry; it is not a casual guarded swimming activity.
Sources & review date
Source ↗ · Additional source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
Shore & sky wildlife
The park identifies pelicans, terns, gulls and beach shorebirds; herons and egrets are associated with the creek/hammock, not every sand entrance. Broward nesting turtles are seasonal; keep dunes and marked nests undisturbed.
Sources & review date
Source ↗ · Additional source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
History & interesting facts
Formerly John U. Lloyd Beach State Park, the park honors civil-rights leaders Dr. Von D. Mizell and Eula Johnson. Its ocean beach and Whiskey Creek offer different experiences and access routes.
Sources & review date
Source ↗ · Additional source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
A closer look
Photos of this beach and its surroundings. Select a photo to view it larger. These are recorded views, not live conditions.
View larger ↗Mizell-Johnson State Park Ocean Beach · 2010-11-25 · Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0 · archival scenery
Taken: 2010-11-25Dania Beach FL John U. Lloyd SP beach south01.jpg · Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0
Resized/cropped for display; original colors retained. Adaptations retain the stated license.
Food, stays & rentals
EXTEND YOUR BEACH DAY
Food & drink nearby
Local dining recommendations
Whiskey Creek Hideout is the park concession for food and paddling services. It is useful for a park day, but its creek setting does not make it an ocean entrance; confirm service hours.
Sources & review date
Source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
Accommodations by the beach
Hotel Dello and Hotel Morrison are nearby Dania-area bases rather than hotels inside the state park. Plan the drive, park entry and closing time separately; no in-park overnight lodging is established here.
Sources & review date
Source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
Activities & rentals
Whiskey Creek Hideout combines food with kayak, canoe, paddleboard, chair and umbrella services. Creek launches are not ocean-beach entrances. Book and verify pickup hours directly before relying on a rental.
Sources & review date
Source ↗ · Additional source ↗ · Additional source ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-04
Explore nearby beaches
Sources & review date
Guide desk research reviewed 2026-10-04; this is not a field-by-field current verification or an on-site inspection. Official facts, dated agency evidence and editorial assessments retain their own scope. Unknowns and conflicts remain open. Methodology · Rating explanations · Correction history
- Mizell-Johnson State Park Ocean Beach · named managing authority ↗
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- Mizell-Johnson State Park Ocean Beach · restrooms showers responsible source ↗
- Mizell-Johnson State Park Ocean Beach · driving responsible source ↗
- Mizell-Johnson State Park Ocean Beach · accessibility responsible source ↗
- Mizell-Johnson State Park Ocean Beach · public access rules responsible source ↗
- Mizell-Johnson State Park Ocean Beach · parking entry responsible source ↗
- Mizell-Johnson State Park Ocean Beach · sand shoreline responsible source ↗
- Mizell-Johnson State Park Ocean Beach · surf responsible source ↗
- Mizell-Johnson State Park Ocean Beach · water quality responsible source ↗
Photo: Dania Beach FL John U. Lloyd SP beach south01.jpg by Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped for display; adaptations retain this license.
Visitor experiences
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