Cape Florida Lighthouse

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

Minutes from Miami with stunning views atop a historic lighthouse

Hours

8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year

Fees

$8 per vehicle

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Location

1200 S. Crandon Blvd.
Key Biscayne FL 33149

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Contact Info

786-582-2673

Welcome to Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

Experience breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay from atop the historic 1825 Cape Florida Lighthouse.

Park Admission - Vehicle

Park Admission - Single Occupant or Motorcycle

Park Admission - Bicycle & Pedestrian

Cape Florida has long served as a beacon for freedom - from Seminole Indians seeking to remain in their Florida home, to fugitive slaves and Black Seminoles who secretly gathered before taking safe passage 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.

Plan Your Visit

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Manager's Message

Summer produces the most amazing sunsets over Biscayne Bay. Grab a park bench facing Stiltsville to the west for the best light show around.
Lighthouse cafe
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Lighthouse Café

Lighthouse Café provides guests with casual, well-prepared, fresh meals in a friendly, comfortable environment. They also offer merchandise sales, rental of recreational equipment, and catering services.
A view of the lighthouse.
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Cape Florida Light

The Cape Florida Lighthouse has been standing tall on the shores of Cape Florida for nearly 200 years and is a time capsule of an immense amount of Florida history.

Experiences

Bicycling
Bicycling
Camping Boat
Camping Boat
Fishing
Fishing
Hiking
Hiking
Paddling
Paddling
Picnicking
Picnicking
Roller Blading
Roller Blading
Swimming
Swimming
Tours
Tours
Walking and Running
Walking and Running
Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

Amenities

Accessible Amenities
Accessible Amenities
Amphitheater
Amphitheater
Beach
Beach
Canoe Kayak Launch
Canoe Kayak Launch
Concession and Restaurant
Concession and Restaurant
Historic Site
Historic Site
Interpretive Exhibit
Interpretive Exhibit
Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Museum
Museum
Nature Trail
Nature Trail
Parking
Parking
Pets
Pets
Picnic Pavilion
Picnic Pavilion
Playground
Playground
Restroom Facilities
Restroom Facilities
Shower Station
Shower Station

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park Photo Gallery

Bill Baggs Cape Florida Lighthouse
Picture of beach from above
Boat camping area
Couple walking on beach
Volunteer beach clean-up at Bill Baggs Cape Florida
Lighthouse at sunset
A close-up view of a yellow flower.
A view of a blue. green. and gray peacock.
A view of the beach at sunset.
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Barrier Islands at Cape Florida

Thousands of visitors are attracted to Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park each year to feel the gentle breeze coming off the ocean and hear the gentle lapping of the waves along the shore. Yet it’s these very same factors – the wind and waves – that act as powerful tools for Mother Nature.
Mourning warbler in the hand.
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Banding Songbirds at Cape Florida

Following Hurricane Andrew in 1992, the biologist at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park has been studying the annual migration on songbirds from the U.S. to Peru. The program provides intriguing data about more than 29,000 birds.

People Make the Parks

jorge teaching fishing GS troop 1802

Staff Spotlight

As the park's volunteer coordinator, Jorge has cultivated an expansive network of enthusiastic people, educators, beach-lovers and families.
Sammy Alba, smiling at the camera, wearing his volunteer uniform.

Volunteer Spotlight

These two best friends have worked decades maintaining the fishing piers at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park.
Friends of Cape Florida

Friends of Cape Florida

Friends groups meet the critical needs of individual parks and the system of state parks. They share one thing in common – passion for parks.

This Park is Recognized by:

Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail
Designated Greenway

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