Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
4.7 (12,958)park
4.7 (12,958)8 a.m. to sunset, 365 days a year
Quiet beaches and trails surround a historic 1825 lighthouse that once served as a beacon of freedom on Key Biscayne.
Description
The site carries deep historical weight: Cape Florida served as a home Seminole Indians fought to remain in, and a coast where fugitive slaves and Black Seminoles secretly gathered before taking safe passage to the British Bahamas. Ascending the lighthouse opens up views across the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay. Below, the shore stays low-key, with clear waters, quiet sands, walking trails, and fresh food at the park's restaurant.
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