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Cape Florida Lighthouse

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

Minutes from Miami with stunning views from atop a historic lighthouse

Fishing Piers Closed for Repairs

Effective Sept. 11, 2023: The fishing piers at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park are closed for repairs.

Know Before You Go

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park is extremely busy on weekends and holidays. Please plan to arrive early as the park will close once capacity is reached and will not reopen for at least two hours. When the park is closed due to capacity, there will be no entry to vehicles, pedestrians or bicyclists. Due to high weekend visitation, shelter rentals and new annual passes must be done Monday through Friday at the ranger station entrance. Access to the lighthouse tower and keeper’s cottage are only during tour times; no additional fees or reservations needed. Golf carts shall be treated as a regular vehicle and may not be driven on sidewalks, trails, service roads or off-road.

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

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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.


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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

Jorge stands in front of the park sign.
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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

A piece of living history, the Cape Florida Lighthouse has been standing tall on the shores of Cape Florida for nearly 200 years and is a time capsule containing 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
Weddings
Weddings
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
Restroom Facilities
Restroom Facilities
Shower Station
Shower Station
Water Fountain
Water Fountain

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
Lighthouse at sunset
A close-up view of a yellow flower.
An image of Bill Baggs State Park
An image of Bill Baggs State Park
An image of a monarch butterfly
An image of Bill Baggs State Park
An image of Bill Baggs State Park
An image of Bill Baggs State Park
An image of Bill Baggs State Park
An image of Bill Baggs State Park
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

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

People Make the Parks

Biologist Elizabeth Golden holds a songbird.

Staff Spotlight

Elizabeth Gold is the recipient of the 2022 Hank Smith Award for Excellence in Research.
FOCF Haunted Hike

Volunteer Spotlight

This group is the recipient of the 2023 Volunteer Award for a Special Event for the Greener Initiative.
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:

Florida Black Heritage Trail
National Register of Historic Places

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