Park · Southern tip of Key Biscayne
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Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park and lighthouse
Beach, picnic shade and bike paths at the end of Key Biscayne, crowned by the Cape Florida Lighthouse of 1825 – 109 spiral steps up to a balcony looking out over Stiltsville and Miami Beach.
| What | Park |
|---|---|
| Ages | Lighthouse: children must be at least 42 inches (106 cm) tall and able to climb on their own |
| Where | Southern tip of Key Biscayne, Key Biscayne |
| Address | 1200 S Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 |
| Season and hours | Park open 08:00 to sundown, 365 days a year; lighthouse tours 10:00–12:00, closed Tuesday and Wednesday (Florida State Parks). |
| Getting there | About 25 min by car from Miami |
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Checked on floridastateparks.org, miamiandbeaches.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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