Canoeing & Kayaking

Our new launch is available at Beach Access # 1 at the north end of ‘Area A.’ We have reserved parking spaces directly adjacent to the walkway. Since the portage is several hundred feet, we recommend a boat dolly or an extra helper for your convenience. On the beach, you will notice a 'V-shaped' set of safety floats for your protection. This is the only area on the beach that you are permitted to launch and make land from.

You may also launch from No Name Harbor by lowering your canoe/kayak off the sea wall. However, depending on tidal conditions, there may be a significant drop to the water’s surface, providing a difficult launch and loading/recovery scenario. You must portage by hand from the parking lot at “Boater's Grill,” to the sea wall.

Please arrive early on the weekends as parking fills up quickly. And please remember, you may not tie up to the fishing platforms anywhere in the park, and the only beach landing site is at Beach Access #1 in ‘Area A.’

Concessions

The “Lighthouse Café,” overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, and the “Boater’s Grill,” overlooking Biscayne Bay from No Name Harbor, offer visitors casual oceanfront dining in a relaxed open-air setting. Preview the restaurants and their menus at Lighthouse Restaurants.

Bicycle Rentals
Cruiser bicycles may be rented for $3.00/half-hour and $5.00/hour
English bikes, Tandems and Trikes cost $5.00/half-hour and $8.00/hour
Quad bikes seat 4 and are available for $10.00/half-hour and $15.00/hour
Large quads that seat 4 + 2 small children are available for $15.00/half-hour and
$25.00/hour

Beach Rentals
Beach chairs may be rented for $7.00 each
Umbrellas may be rented for $10.00 each
2 chairs and 1 umbrella are available for $20.00

Watercraft Rentals
Single person kayaks or hydro-bikes are available for $10.00/half-hour or $15.00 per hour
Double kayaks and double hydro-bikes are available for $15.00/half-hour and $25.00/hour

Please operate all watercraft beyond the floats and away from all swimmers

Facilities

Fishing

Some of the best shoreline fishing in the region is available from the seawall located along Biscayne Bay. Saltwater fishing licenses are required in Florida.

Guided Tours

Tours of the Lighthouse are available at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Thursday through Monday.

Hiking/Nature Trails

Nature trails are located on the west side of the park. To the north, is a trail through the mangrove wetlands, beginning 100 feet north of The Boater's Grill parking area. A trail through the coastal strand runs from 100 feet east of The Boater's Grill parking area and travels south ending in Area D.

Pavilion

The park has 18 picnic pavilions that may be reserved up to one day in advance by paying the required fee at the park entrance station. All visitors attending a picnic or party are still required to pay the park entry fee. The rental fees are as follows:

We have 15 pavilions with 6 picnic tables that accommodate 40 people. These rent for $100.00 plus tax per day.

We have 3 large pavilions with 10 tables that accommodate 80 people. These rent for $150.00 plus tax per day.

Electricity is available for $15.00 per day only at the large shelters.

There is a $50.00 cleaning fee that may be assessed if the shelter and immediate vicinity is not cleaned prior to the group leaving. The group is responsible for leaving the shelter and grounds as it was received.

Pets

All pets must be on a 6-foot leash and well behaved at all times. Pets may not be left unattended. Pets that are noisy, vicious, dangerous, or intimidating to other persons, or damage park resources, will be asked to leave the park with their owners.

Pet owners must pick up after their pets and properly dispose of all droppings in trash receptacles.

You may walk your pet in the picnic areas, along the sea wall, bike trails, and hiking trails.

Pets are not allowed on the beach, wetlands, playground, Youth Camp, lighthouse, keeper's cottage, Lighthouse Café or Boater's Grill.

Guide and Service animals are excluded from the above restrictions.

Picnicking

18 covered pavilions provide shaded picnicking overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay.

Playground

A children’s playground is located in the north center of 'Area A' that features 4 swings, 4 slides, and a climbing ladder.

Showers

Cold showers are available outside restrooms in Areas A, B, & C.

Swimming

A mile and a quarter of Atlantic beach is open to swimming. There are no lifeguards, so swim at your own risk. The beach is accessible from access points in Areas A, B, & C by making any left turn once you enter the park. During the winter, please watch for Portuguese Man-of-War Warnings posted at the Ranger Station.

Wildlife Viewing

Birds may be seen along the sea wall and the nature trails, depending on the season, weather and migration patterns.

Youth Camping

Organized groups may access the Youth Camp by contacting the Assistant Park Manager at (305) 361-8779 to apply for a permit. Fees include entrance for all vehicles and the permit. Groups may have the fees waived in exchange for providing volunteer service to the park.