Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

Just a 15-minute drive from Downtown Miami, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park is a natural paradise at the southern tip of Key Biscayne. Climb to the top of the lighthouse for fantastic views, walk along tree-lined trails and soak up the sun on the beach. The park is also part of the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom heritage preservation program, commemorating the journey of escaped slaves to the British Bahamas.

Now it marks a place to relax and enjoy the Florida sunshine on a beach often ranked in the top 10 beaches nationwide.

Cape Florida, or “the Cape of Florida,” was named by explorer Ponce de Leon during the first Spanish expedition to Florida in 1513.

Visitors can delve into history on guided tours through the lighthouse and keeper’s cottage or explore the park on foot, on a bicycle or by boat or kayak.

Be sure to stay to see the stunning sunsets over the bay.