Cape Florida Lighthouse
Cape Florida Lighthouse
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8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Tim W
Peru, IN397 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
This is a great lighthouse to visit while in the Miami area. It is easily accessible on the state park portion of Key Biscayne and the cost is $8 to enter the park. The history of the lighthouse is interestingly told twice daily when the lighthouse is opened allowing people to make the trek to the top. I highly recommend!
Written August 12, 2022
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Taylor B
Chicago, IL8,498 contributions
Feb 2023
The Cape Florida Lighthouse is one of the oldest lighthouses in Florida and the oldest structure in Miami-Dade County. Located at 1200 Crandon Boulevard in Ken Biscayne, in Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, at the south end of Key Biscayne, it is a standing time capsule with nearly 200 years of history. Constructed in 1825, it guided mariners off the Florida Reef, which starts near Key Biscayne and extends southward a few miles offshore of the Florida Keys. In 1878, it was replaced by the Fowey Rocks Lighthouse, put back into use in 1978 by the U.S. Coast Guard to mark the Florida Channel, the deepest natural channel into Biscayne Bay, decommissioned in 1990, then relit in 1996. The lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. To enter, visitors must join one of the tours from 10 to 1 on Thursday through Monday and walk up 109 steps to the top. From there, you get spectacular views of Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Also visit the museum, a 1995-1996 project of the Dade County Historical Society, which installed a replica of the keeper's quarters to give visitors a sense of the maritime history of Florida. In 2004, a sign was installed in the park to commemorate the site as part of the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Trail for the escape of hundreds of slaves and Black Seminole Indians to the Bahamas in the 19th century.
Written February 20, 2023
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ChiefWolf
Florida383 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
Inside the Baggs state park in Key Biscayne, you find the lighthouse which provides some of the history of this secluded place. You can visit the actual lighthouse as well as a small home that was used many years ago by the lighthouse “guardian”. It’s worth a visit & you can take advantage of the visit to walk around, rent a bike, do some jogging & even eat at the restaurant inside the park.
Written July 16, 2023
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Shannon M
Clarkston, MI404 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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Banksgirl4
Alpharetta, GA100 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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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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joefaul
Saint Paul, MN191 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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ADXBS
Paris, France1,368 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
If you are anywhere near Key Biscayne, make sure to visit the Cape Florida lighthouse. There are visits at 10.00am and 01.00pm except Tuesdays and Wednesdays and meet the friendly rangers and volunteers at the canopy at the parking area. Once you climb up the lighthouse you will get some great views and don’t miss the lighthouse keeper’s house as well.
Written May 14, 2023
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theoljohnnyboy
New Florence, PA1,559 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
Key Biscayne, FL226 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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Light house hours today?
Cost to enter the park?
Written July 29, 2019
House light house is open to the public? Charge?
Written July 29, 2019
Lighthouse is open to the public. Check the website for hours. Tour is free but it’s $8 per vehicle to enter the park.
Written July 29, 2019
Are there any lighthouses in Miami that still emit the light beam?
Written July 9, 2019
Is it possible to climb to the top of the lighthouse with a 9 year old child & when possible? Thanks
Written February 22, 2019
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.
Written February 22, 2019
is lighthouse open.on the weekend?
Written May 31, 2018
Is it a timed tour? It might take awhile to get up those steps.
Written April 15, 2018
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Florida City, Florida
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.
Written May 4, 2018
Hola : quisiera saber si las bicicletas se alquilan dentro o afuera del parque. Gracias
Written February 16, 2018
Does it cost to go into the lighthouse? Does it cost to take a tour? What times are the tours?
Written February 5, 2018
It costs money to enter Bill Baggs park but that covers the entrance to the lighthouse and its grounds.
Written February 7, 2018
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