Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park: Historic Lighthouse & Quiet Family Beach

About this adventure

Occupying the southernmost tip of Key Biscayne, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park offers one of South Florida's most scenic and tranquil family beach outings. Its wide, white-sand coastline is protected by an offshore barrier reef, resulting in calm, rolling lapping waves that allow toddlers and young children to wade and splash safely. The park's crowning centerpiece is the historic 1825 Cape Florida Lighthouse—the oldest standing structure in Miami-Dade County—where free guided tours are offered five days a week. Families can rent single bicycles, quad-cycles (surrey carts fitting up to six people), and beach umbrellas from the park concession. Paved multi-use trails loop through maritime hammocks and along the seawall of Biscayne Channel, providing smooth paths for strollers. Two beachfront restaurants—Boater's Grill and Lighthouse Café—serve fresh local seafood and kid favorites with outdoor shaded seating.