Enjoy a Quiet Vacation in Key Biscayne on your Miami Tour
Posted by on 19th Nov 2015
Enjoy a Quiet Vacation in Key Biscayne on your Miami Tour
Once a coconut plantation, the island of Key Biscayne is just 10 minutes from Miami. This is the home of the
classic Rusty Pelican and the Miami Seaquarium, the best place to treat the kids to a close encounter with
marine life. Then again, there’s much more to the village of Key Biscayne if you are looking for a bit of peace
and quiet away from the Miami buzz.
Biscayne Nature Center
To say that Key Biscayne is a haven for nature lovers is an understatement. Crandon Park on the island is one of
the ideal places to soak in the best of what nature has to offer. The Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature
Center at the park overlooks the Atlantic dunes and beach and is where you get to learn more about
environmental protection. The center offers an array of marine exploration outings to experience nature at its
best. This includes walks through tidal pools, hammock hikes, exploring the seagrass, and much more.
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
The park is home to the county’s oldest standing structure, the Boca Chita lighthouse built in 1825. It is also
ranked as among the country’s top 10 beaches with a mile-long spectacular beachfront. There are guided
lighthouse tours while anglers have a terrific opportunity to cast a line from the seawall. The park is home to
two restaurants when hunger calls.
Crandon Golf/Tennis
Avid golfers have every reason to tee off at Crandon Golf, Miami’s 18-hole championship course and the only
public golf course on Biscayne Bay. The course is surrounded by island wildlife, water, and tropical foliage and
is also rated one of the most difficult par-72 courses in the state. The course features a putting green, clubhouse,
driving range and a pro shop as well.
Crandon Park Tennis Center is where the tennis greats gather for premier events like the Miami Open. It
doubles as the Miami-Dade County open to public all the year round when the Miami Open is not in progress.
Boat Tours
Most people head to Key Biscayne for its incredible range of boat tours. It’s a sparkling way to explore the best
of Biscayne National Park, enjoy snorkeling over living coral reefs in its Marine Park and swim among
hundreds of species of colorful fish. There are also bonefishing charters that make for an incredible day out on
Biscayne Bay.
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne
If you wish to pamper yourself and relax and unwind in luxury then the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne is where
you can have it all. The family resort has all the trappings of an elegant, tropical resort and features a lavish spa,
an array of oceanfront dining options, tennis courts, and more.
It is not surprising that Key Biscayne’s residents want their island kept a secret but that doesn’t mean they don’t
welcome visitors with open arms. If you are looking for the perfect escape on a vacation in a secluded
neighborhood then Key Biscayne could be the ideal alternative. Just make sure to contact us for the best
packages, accommodation and everything to make your vacation more memorable.