This will forever be my favorite part of the keys. The amount of sea life that you're able to see…read moreby going snorkeling is elite. Octopuses, stingrays, all sorts of fish, crabs/lobsters, you name it. Not to mention, you might even see some dolphin Jumping out on the water. I have nothing negative to say whatsoever. Just to those who come here, please treat it with respect and clean up after yourself.

Bahia Honda State Park is located at Mile Marker 37 along US 1. (Mile markers are how you find…read moreeverything in the keys. There are 500 acres of park, plus an off shore island. There are 3 beach areas, a campground/cabins, picnic areas and boat ramps. It's very much a place to relax on the beach and take it easy. Bahia Honda is the tropical paradise that you probably imagine when you think of the Florida Keys. Bahia Honda's beaches--Sandspur, Loggerhead, and Calusa--are one of the biggest draws to the park. Each one is beautiful and worth a visit. Bahia Honda is a great place to swim as the water temperatures are typically warm and the water is shallow. See, it also depends on time of the year, like for us, Sandspur beach was full of seaweed. and i found loggerhead beach to shallow and it was really great to swim over there. while you are here, A fun thing to do is take the quick trail up to the old Bahia Honda Bridge that you can see from Calusa Beach and the very edge of Loggerhead Beach. This is the only trail here and it's a pretty quick walk. The walk is fairly short and you aren't allowed to go far along the bridge as it breaks off at some point. However, you do get to go up high enough to see Bahia Honda from above. The bridge has a great view of both of the beaches. Depending on time of day, you might get a different view. There is little to no shade on the beach. If you are wanting to stay all day, you might want to bring your own umbrella for the beach! Cost: $8 per vehicle, $4.50 for vehicles with one person, $2.50 for pedestrians + cyclists

This is an old quarry from the time when the railroad was built. It takes about 30 minutes to see…read moreit all. There are a few alligators living there. Lots of fish to see. There were some park employees on site who were a wealth of information. And it's free.

We didn't see any wildlife but enjoyed stretching our legs and that the trees were marked with the…read morenames of the trees.

I've been coming here for years to play fetch with my dog. It's almost always empty and the park is…read morea good size. It's a must for dog owners in the area

I just wanted to write a clarification for folks who might be expected a fully fenced dog park…read more It's great as a dog park if your dog is reliable on recall, but it is not fully fenced and is right up against 3A. The 3A side is fenced, and there's a fence that separates the area from the parking lot, but the back side against the woods is open. So, it really depends on your pooch! Like the other reviewer said, it's a nice big area and seems very quiet.

Now this is a great place to stop and learn about the state wildlife, as well as get very…read moreknowledgeable and thorough recommendations for where to explore, walk and spot key deer. It also offers a cool hands-on experience with fossils, bones and replicas for kids - and adults - to engage with, learn from. Parking is plentiful, and employees are so kind, funny and welcoming.

Ok let's get a couple things straight: 1.) this IS NOT a…read morenational park 2.) this IS NOT a state park 3.) this IS NOT a theme park This is a national wildlife refuge. This property exists not for visitor entertainment and indulgence but to protect and preserve wildlife . Sorry for the rant - a lot of people get upset that they don't have a Disney world experience and maybe that's because they don't truly understand and /or respect the purpose of this refuge. The refuge is located in the Lower Florida Keys (Big Pine), a hundred mile stretch of islands that extends south and west from south Florida. Habitats in the refuge consist of pine rockland forests, tropical hardwood hammocks, freshwater wetlands, salt marsh wetlands, and mangrove forests. National Key Deer Refuge is home to more than 20 endangered and threatened plant and animal species, including the well known Key Deer. Please note there are no big signs that indicate the area is a refuge . There is residential neighborhoods and public sector businesses throughout so it's not like a sectioned off park . The wildlife are not in cages on display . They are in their natural habitats within the refuge and you may not get to see them. There is the Blue Hole you can visit and May spot something but please don't harass the wildlife or enter people's yards because you see deer grazing . This is the only refuge in the keys that is accessible by car while being open to the public so please respect the wildlife and the people who live here . The visitor center is a great place to start to learn more about the refuge and the Key deer. If you have a Blue Goose national wildlife refuge passport you can get it stamped here for all the Key refuges. They have very clean restrooms , small gift shop , informative displays , maps and staff on hand to answer questions. Manage your expectations and you will enjoy this area !

Stopped by today to check it out. It's a great place to have a picnic, fish, or drop you kayak or…read morepaddleboard in. There is a small parking lot and no public restroom but they do have a porta pottty there. It's surrounded by big rocks so you wouldn't want to go in the water there. They have a pavilion with two picnic tables for eating or just to get out of the sun.

We've spent many years in Sugarloaf and fell in love with the lower keys; I especially love so much…read moreof the outdoors here like the End of the Road (Burn Out Bridge), Loop Road, Jumping Bridge, Key Deer Refuge, Blue Hole and so many more. Sammy Creek Landing is no exception. Basically it was once upon a time a home but today it's a local park but we can't figure out if it's a county park or from the state. We always wonder because one year it's nice and relaxing and another year it's overgrown with weeds and kind of sad. I remember when it had no parking (limited to parking on Old State Road 4A), and nowadays it has a parking lot and it's landscaped and it's pretty clean. Nonetheless the place is nice... and I cherish the memories I have of this place.

i came here on my birthday one of the best days the water…read moreis cristal clear and the view is amazing best spot to be honest

This beach area is near the campgrounds of Bahia Honda, but was hit by Hurricane Irma in 2017. The…read morehurricane did quite a bit of damage as well as dispersed a lot of the sand. Both the beach and campgrounds reopened in 2022. This beach is also a long stretch of sand and is located just past Loggerhead Beach. I have heard great things, and in photos, it was great, but when we reached, there were lots of seagrass on the shore, like really a lot, and it was disappointing to see, so we turned back to Loggerhead Beach. Parking: Right on the beach, there is parking for 50+ cars.

Enjoyed an afternoon ebike ride along the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail…read more The Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail is a 106-mile, multi-use path for biking, hiking, and skating that parallels the Overseas Highway, incorporating parts of the original Flagler Railroad and historic bridges. It offers scenic views, access to natural areas like parks and wildlife refuges, and is a linear state park with various services. While much of the trail is paved and safe, some sections require users to walk alongside the highway shoulder, especially on busier bridges like the Seven Mile Bridge. Highly recommended.

The Henry Flagler's East Coast Railways have been converted to be part of the trail. This trail…read morethat is parallel to the Seven Mile Bridge is partially complete with a new concrete sidewalk. Lots of people were fishing off of it today. There's a good sized parking lot too.

The old seven miles bridge is worth the drive from Miami…read more It's about 2.5 hours drive from downtown Miami. It's great for either an early in the morning or late in the afternoon activity. The bridge starts at the end of Marathon key along the US1 southbound. There is a parking lot with about 20+ spots, otherwise you can park on the other side of the road. I enjoyed a lot the 4 miles round trip walk between Marathon and Pigeon key where the bridge ends. I wished I had a less cloudy day but overall I got a good weather.

I drove over this bridge after heading down from Miami to Islamorada for a destination wedding, and…read morethen to Key West for an extended vacation. It really is a marvel of engineering and human know-how. Almost 7 total miles long its kind of a scary and beautiful ride to experience. You're surrounded by nothing but amazingly blue water. You'd perhaps recognize this bridge from movies such as True Lies when Arnold save Jamie Lee before the limo she is in dives into the water. There are actually two bridges in this location. The modern bridge, constructed from 1978 to 1982, is open to vehicular traffic. The older one only to pedestrians and cyclists which was constructed from 1909 - 1912.

Rented a boat and got all the supplies we needed from these very helpful gentlemen! Great place.read more

This marina is absolutely beautiful, and from experience we've only had a dry slip here for a month…read moreor so but the owner is absolutely the sweetest person and very obviously cares so much about his customers and looks for any way he can help them. And he genuinely seems like he's give you the shirt off his back. It's a little bit of a drive for us but 100% worth it due to his hospitality. We've already recommended them to our friends who plan on visiting. Beautiful place and in a very safe neighborhood right down the road from the sheriffs station.

The old highway trail on Sugarloaf Key is a peaceful slice of paradise--until the bugs show up. The…read moreviews of the mangroves and water are stunning, especially at sunrise or sunset, but you'll want to bring bug spray and maybe a small fan to fend off the relentless flies. The trail is flat and easy to navigate, though a bit overgrown in places, which just adds to the whole "nature adventure" vibe. If you're not afraid to swat and walk, this spot is a quirky little gem. Bonus points if you can hike the whole thing without swearing at the mosquitos or getting attacked by the ubiquitous spider webs.

Great walking/biking trail. There's a few sunken cars in a lagoon near the end of the trail. Lots…read moreof flies so I would suggest traveling by bike.