Cape Florida Lighthouse, Key Biscayne: Address, Phone Number, Cape Florida Lighthouse Reviews: 4.5/5
Cape Florida Lighthouse
Cape Florida Lighthouse
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4.5
621 reviews
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Sousabby
Cary, NC112 contributions
Dec 2021
I've never been on top of a light house, and when i learned we can go on top of it, we moved our plan a bit to accommodate it. It was sooo worth it. The light house tours are from 10-11, and 1-2PM and it is free! There is a tour but we decided to see it ourselves. I liked the fact that there is a guard who lets only certain number of people inside at a point of time. This ensures the top of the light house is not crowded. There are 109 steps, which is an easy climb. The view from windows is awesome. The view from top is amazing, Miami skyline on one side and turquoise Atlantic on the other. There is a light house keeper's quarters nearby as well.
Written December 27, 2021
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Jason Homey
Lewis Center, OH594 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
The lighthouse is located inside Bill Baggs State Park. It is free to go up in the lighthouse but not free to get in the park ($8 per car or $2 for bikers or in my case, runners). I went here during a week day so it wasn’t very crowded. It is several flights of stairs and very skinny stairs so be aware if you have issues with either of these things. Even at the top, it is a very skinny ledge to look out at the ocean and surrounding area. But it is worth it. Your visit shouldn’t take long but explore the trails and the area while you are here.
Written January 30, 2020
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Stanley L
21 contributions
Feb 2020
Great setting either from the park standpoint or from the beach. Beach photos are best in the morning light. Lighthouse grounds also close early at 4:00 pm so plan accordingly. It is possible to see the lighthouse after hours from the water side by walking around the seawall side of the park but it will be viewed through a security fence.
Written March 6, 2020
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Shannon M
Clarkston, MI415 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
We took an enjoyable walk down to the lighthouse and they wouldn’t let us in as it was just after 2 pm and she said they were closing. We walked around the lighthouse and read all the info about the lighthouse. It looked pretty nice from the outside. If you continue walking to the beach area next to the lighthouse you can see some of the previous parts from the old lighthouse before it was restored. It was very interesting
Written February 17, 2022
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Tera
West Palm Beach, FL112 contributions
Oct 2021
Decided to stop here on our way down to the keys. Totally missed the fact that you can only tour the lighthouse from 10am-11am and 1pm-2pm... we arrived at 11:01 and you can be sure the ranger was a stickler for time. Anyway, it is a beautiful lighthouse and I hear the views from the top are great!
Written October 11, 2021
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Banksgirl4
Alpharetta, GA105 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
We stopped by the park on our way off the island, we didn’t know what to expect but we’re pleasantly surprised by how well kept the grounds were and the view of the water and reef were outstanding. We could have packed a lunch and hung out in one of the many benches or picnic tables. The lighthouse and keeper’s cottage was closed for COVID.
Written April 10, 2021
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joefaul
Saint Paul, MN188 contributions
Jan 2020
This is a fun area, nice beach, and sweet looking lighthouse. They only have a few times each day to go see the top and they are not flexible at all. We felt we got there in time but the park employees decided to close it... very annoying. Especially since you have to pay to get into the park. The park itself though is nice and very quiet.
Written February 8, 2020
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theoljohnnyboy
New Florence, PA1,341 contributions
Apr 2022
We had a really delightful visit at this lighthouse yesterday. The entry fee to the state park is reasonable. Parking is ample, and the trails to the lighthouse are easy to traverse. On the day that we were there the tower was only open to climb from 11-1 & 2-3, so be aware that if you plan to climb the open hours of the park may well vary from the climbing hours.
Written April 1, 2022
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Kenneth G
Garden City, NY215 contributions
Aug 2021
I took a walk along the beach into Bill Boggs park. I kept walking until I came to the lighthouse. It was closed for tours but was still a nice visit. There are historical markers and signs and very interesting history.
Written September 7, 2021
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Teresa B
Union, OH283 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
Stunning 360* views make the 170 step climb worth it, but if you have any lung or heart issues, give it a pass. Open for tours twice a day, W-Sat, so check schedule. Also reconstructed historic home, and short walk to lovely beach .
$8 per car.
$8 per car.
Written January 20, 2022
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Marchell S
Cincinnati, OH1 contribution
House light house is open to the public? Charge?
Emily L
Michigan37 contributions
Lighthouse is open to the public. Check the website for hours. Tour is free but it’s $8 per vehicle to enter the park.
Are there any lighthouses in Miami that still emit the light beam?
PBruhn
Hartford, CT48 contributions
I dont know sorry.
Is it possible to climb to the top of the lighthouse with a 9 year old child & when possible? Thanks
Karin@
Portofino, Italy325 contributions
Yes, it's possible. But take care, the stair is narrow. There 109 steps to climb!
It's open from 09 to 16 every day, except Tuesday and Wednesday.
The visit of Lighthouse is free.
You are welcome.
Paulina S
Pompano Beach, FL54 contributions
is lighthouse open.on the weekend?
Alessandra B
Key Biscayne, FL16 contributions
Yes from 9 to 4
Ashley V
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States44 contributions
Is it a timed tour? It might take awhile to get up those steps.
there are two free tours time one at 10am and one at 1pm thursady thru monday. we took the tour and would reccomend it. if you don't want the tour you can climb the lighthouse on you own as well.
ArgentinaMmercedes
argentina261 contributions
Hola : quisiera saber si las bicicletas se alquilan dentro o afuera del parque. Gracias
Chelsea F
Southampton, NY15 contributions
Does it cost to go into the lighthouse? Does it cost to take a tour? What times are the tours?
Alessandra B
Key Biscayne, FL16 contributions
It costs money to enter Bill Baggs park but that covers the entrance to the lighthouse and its grounds.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cape Florida Lighthouse
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- (1.71 mi) The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami
- (7.56 mi) The Savoy Hotel & Beach Club
- (7.72 mi) The Goodtime Hotel
- (6.86 mi) Hotel AKA Brickell
- (8.17 mi) Hotel Victor South Beach
- Restaurants near Cape Florida Lighthouse:
- (0.18 mi) The Lighthouse Cafe
- (0.61 mi) Openseas Cafe
- (1.58 mi) Milanezza Kitchen-Bar-Market
- (2.19 mi) KEBO Restaurant
- (2.13 mi) Costa Med