Things To Do

BILL BAGGS CAPE FLORIDA STATE PARK
http://www.floridastateparks.org/capeflorida/

Rated as one of the top fifteen beaches in America for the past 10 years by Dr. Beach with 1.25 miles of wide sandy beachfront! Open 8:00am-Sunset 365 days a year (305) 361-5811

Entrance Fees:
$4.00 per car/motorcycle with 1 occupant
$8.00 per car/motorcycle from 2-8 people
$2.00 per person walking or biking

Lighthouse tours: Although the lighthouse is open to the public from Thursday-Monday, if you would like to go on a guided tour, it is free and takes place at 10:00am and 1:00pm Thursday-Monday. There are 109 steps to the top, so bring your comfortable walking shoes! The lighthouse is the oldest building in South Florida built in 1825 to serve as a navigational aid and was the site of an Indian War and part of the Underground Railroad.

Other Amenities: One can rent a variety of outdoor pavilions holding from 40 people to the largest pavilion holding 80. Some pavilions have electricity available for an additional cost.

The park has two excellent Restaurants. The Boater’s Grill overlooks the docks of No-Name Harbor, a peaceful cove at the tip of the island, and is open at night when the park is closed. The Lighthouse Grill is right on the beach and provides a wonderful island-life atmosphere. For more information call (305) 361-0080.

Concession rentals of bicycles, hydro bikes, ocean kayaks, beach chairs and umbrellas

Overnight mooring of boats are permitted in No Name Harbor: call for rates.

CRANDON BEACH PARK
http://www.miamidade.gov/parks/parks/crandon_beach.asp
(305) 361-5421
Entrance Fees: $5.00 to enter & park your car weekdays, $6 on holidays & weekends
Hours of Operation: sunrise to sunset, 365 days

Beach: Crandon Park has three miles of white sandy beach with a wonderful sandbar for wading that keeps riptides away. Crandon Beach has been named one of the best beaches in America by numerous magazines such as “Parenting” and “Family Fun”.

The Lifeguard stations are manned from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm from November to March (until Daylight Savings Time) and from 9:30 am – 6:30 pm from April to October (summer hours)

Cabana Rentals: Crandon Park has day cabanas available for $37.45 that includes your own parking spot and relaxation/BBQ grilling areas (you need to bring your own grill). All cabanas are equipped with a cold water shower and has locking doors with keys

Family Fun Center: On Saturday and Sunday, the Fun Center is open from 10 am-5 pm.

• Roller skating area
• Seahorse spray shower for toddlers
• Playground
• Carousel
• 100 year old restored by volunteers
• $2.00 for 3 rides, about 3 minutes per ride

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Sea Turtles: Many turtles lay their eggs on the beaches of Key Biscayne, beginning in August or September.

The nests are cordoned off by stakes and yellow tape to protect them from one end of the island to the other.  In Crandon Park, the Visitors Center/ Eco Adventures holds an educational Turtle program with an Environmentalist that allows you to get up close and personal with these lovely hatchlings.  There are a limited number of guests so reservations are a must- (305) 361-6767 ext. 112.

BEACH, WATERSPORTS AND TOURS

What better way to enjoy Key Biscayne and South Florida than relaxing on our beaches and playing in our waters? Here is a list Of our Beach and Watersport Concessionaires and Tour Operators, where you acn rent all types of gear or take a relaxing boat trip to eep you and your family having fun in the sun!

CRANDON GOLF COURSE
http://www.crandongolfclub.com/golf/proto/crandongolfclub/
6700 Crandon Blvd.
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Tel: (305) 361-9129

Play Golf on the Bay… Balmy days, cool ocean breezes, lush tropical vegetation…are just part of what makes Crandon Golf Course in Key Biscayne so special. 

The course is part of internationally know Crandon Park and boasts views of Miami’s famous skyline across the spectacular Biscayne Bay. 

Crandon Golf Course is one of the most beautiful and exciting par-72 courses in Florida and is the only public course on Biscayne Bay.  The course has hosted 17 championship tour events. Golf legends Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Chi Chi Rodriguez and Lee Trevino have all been challenged by the course’s intriguing design.

Perhaps the best thing about playing Crandon Golf Course is that you truly get away from “civilization.” There is no development, just you and the soft grass, twisted mangroves and Sea Grape trees, rustling palm fronds, egrets and ibis, colorful iguanas and Biscayne Bay.

Crandon Golf Course offers such amenities as a well-stocked pro shop, GPS-equipped golf carts, Titleist club rentals, and PGA golf instruction.

Sit Back and Relax… after a great day of golf at The Links Restaurant and Clubhouse. Enjoy a wonderful meal or a cold drink either inside or outside at this course-side restaurant. (305) 361-0496

CRANDON PARK TENNIS CENTER
http://www.miamidade.gov/parks/Parks/crandon_tennis.asp
7300 Crandon Boulevard
Key Biscayne, FL 33149-1100
305-365-2300
Open Monday-Friday from 8am-10pm
Saturday & Sunday 8am-7pm

Facility Features: 18 Laykold cushioned hard courts, seven lighted for evening play

6 state-of-the-art clay courts, 2 with red European clay, and 4 with green American clay. There are 2 grass courts. All courts are equipped with the newest watering system available.

Hard court fees: adults, $4 per person/per hour; children $3/$4 during daytime; adults $6 and children $ 4 in the evening
Clay court fees: adults, $7 per person/ per hour children $3 during daytime. No evening play on clay courts
Grass court fees: adults, $11 and $7 for children.
The fee to play on the stadium court is $13 per person/per hour

Stadium Fees: $13 per person, per hour with $10 for children

• Call 305-365-2300 for details.

Annual Events
Crandon Park Tennis Center and Stadium is home to the Sony Ericsson Open, a 12-day tournament featuring the top 96 men and women tennis players in the world.

2011 Sony Ericsson Open event transit, parking, pedestrian information & more

MIAMI SEAQUARIUM
www.miamiseaquarium.com
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami FL 33149
(305) 361-5705

Open 7 days a week  from 9:30am-6 pm. The last series of shows begin at 2:30pm. Please allow at least 4 hours for your visit. Show times do vary from day to day. For a given day’s show times call 305.361.5705 and speak to the receptionist.

Come face to face with world famous stars Lolita the Killer Whale, TV's Flipper and Salty the Sea Lion. In this 38 acre tropical island paradise, whales and dolphins fly and people have the time of their lives. See lots of thrilling shows and marine life exhibits of South Florida's favorite attraction.

A new attraction is Dolphin Harbor, where you can swim with the dolphins.

You begin your two hour program by learning about these intelligent and fascinating mammals. You'll then be put in a wetsuit and then slip into the water to meet your new friends. Trainers will be right there to guide you through this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The "Swim with Our Dolphins" program is offered every day, but reservations are required and spaces fill up fast. For more details or to make a reservation, call 305.365.2501

BICYCLE RENTALS ON KEY BISCAYNE