It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. Located just off the Rickenbacker Causeway en route to Key Biscayne, Historic Virginia Key Beach Park is located on the 82-acre barrier island of Virginia Key. Virginia Key is a great place to rent a kayak and explore local waters. You can also play tennis at the Crandon Park Tennis Center or go for a round of golf at Crandon Park’s championship 18-hole golf course. You can go on a guided, or self-guided, nature tour. Nature lovers will enjoy Crandon Park’s vast ecosystems, from a mangrove boardwalk and fossilized reef overlook, to dunes, mangroves, a coastal hammock, sea grass beds and more. Beach wheelchairs are also available to rent. Near the North Concession area, you'll find stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, kite boards and cabana rentals. In addition to its white sand and calm waters, there are beachfront picnic tables and grills available for use. The heirs of Commodore William John Matheson donated the beach and surrounding parklands to Miami-Dade County in 1940 with the purpose of becoming a public park. Crandon Park BeachĬrandon Park Beach stretches two miles in length and was once a coconut plantation. Crandon Park Beach was once a coconut plantation.
Or pack a picnic and host a BBQ at one of the covered pavilions, which are available to rent for a fee.
Grab a bite to eat at either of two restaurants: the Lighthouse Café or Boater’s Grill. Go fishing along the seawall, tour the lighthouse or anchor your boat at No Name Harbor. If you decide to take a break from the sand, Bill Bags Cape Florida State Park has plenty of activities to take advantage of. Equal parts quiet and quaint, the park's natural beach stretches 1.25 miles in length and has repeatedly been listed as one of the best beaches in the country.īeach chairs and umbrellas are available for rent for a relaxing day under the South Florida sun, while more active beach-goers can rent ocean kayaks, canoes or hydro bikes. Today, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park is home to the oldest standing structure in Miami-Dade County: a historic lighthouse first built in 1825. Ponce de Leon named the southernmost tip of Key Biscayne the Cape of Florida when he led the first Spanish expedition in 1513. The lighthouse at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park is iconic to Miami boaters. These idyllic stretches of sand promise beautiful views, laid-back vibes and a true taste of sunny Miami.
For a beach day that’s fun, relaxing and decidedly more quiet than most, try the sandy shores of Key Biscayne and Virginia Key. Whether you want to work on your tan, take a dip in the ocean, run with your dog on the sand, or go stand-up paddleboarding, Key Biscayne has just the spot for every type of beach-goer. In Miami, it’s no secret that we love our beaches. By: Shayne Benowitz Your guide to a day at Key Biscayne’s beaches
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