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State park · Miami, Florida
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
A state park at the southern tip of Key Biscayne, with more than 1.5 km of Atlantic-front beach, coastal scrub trails and the Cape Florida Lighthouse, the oldest standing structure in the Miami area.
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About Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
The park occupies the southern third of Key Biscayne, which is connected to Miami by a bridge. It is named for Bill Baggs, a Miami journalist who campaigned to preserve the area. Hurricane Andrew in 1992 knocked down most of the Australian pines, an invasive species, opening space for the recovery of native coastal scrub and mangrove vegetation.
The Cape Florida Lighthouse is the oldest standing structure in the Miami region. The surrounding area was a route of escape in the early 19th century for enslaved people and Black Seminoles who departed from there to the Bahamas, a history the park records.
The beach, with more than 1.5 km of sand facing the Atlantic, is used for swimming and snorkeling and has appeared on lists of the best beaches in the United States. There are bike lanes and trails, and the seawall along the bay is used for fishing.
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Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From half a day to a full day.
Best time
From November to April, with less rain and heat; guided lighthouse tours run only on certain days of the week.
How to get there
At the end of Crandon Boulevard on Key Biscayne, about 15 km from downtown Miami via the Rickenbacker Causeway. Access is by car or bicycle; the park charges a per-vehicle entrance fee.
Tip
Check the park website for the days of the guided lighthouse tours, which have limited space.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
What to do at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park?
Go to the beach, snorkel, bike and hike the trails, and visit the Cape Florida Lighthouse on guided-tour days.
Where is the Cape Florida Lighthouse located?
At the southern tip of Key Biscayne, inside Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park.
How to get to Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park?
By car or bicycle via the Rickenbacker Causeway to Key Biscayne, then along Crandon Boulevard to the end of the island.