Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

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"Located along the tip of Key Biscayne about 10 miles from downtown Miami, this less-developed scenic stretch charges a small access fee (less for pedestrians or cyclists than for cars) and may reach capacity on busy holidays and weekends, so arrive early. Many people visit for the Cape Florida Light, a circa-1825 lighthouse with a wraparound balcony at the top that makes for phenomenal views and photographs; you can only climb the lighthouse between 10 a.m. to noon from Thursday to Monday, though the grounds are open from 8 a.m. to sundown daily. The nearby Lighthouse Café serves delicious Cuban food. You can also fish, rent bikes, and explore trails through lush mangroves." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines