Bahia Honda State Park is located in the Florida Keys, Florida, USA. It lies between Big Pine Key and Summerland Key and is situated along the southern coast of the Florida Keys. The park is famous for its beautiful beaches, clear waters, and excellent snorkeling spots.
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Top Attractions Inside Bahia Honda State Park
- Bahia Honda Beach 鈥� Stunning white sandy beach with turquoise waters ideal for swimming and sunbathing.
- Old Bahia Honda Bridge 鈥� Historic railroad bridge offering scenic views and photo opportunities.
- Snorkeling & Diving Spots 鈥� Clear waters with abundant marine life, perfect for snorkeling and shallow diving.
- Picnic & Camping Areas 鈥� Facilities for family picnics and overnight camping near the beach.
- Nature Trails 鈥� Short trails providing coastal views and opportunities to see local flora and fauna.
- Kayaking & Paddleboarding 鈥� Calm waters for water sports with scenic mangroves and ocean vistas.
- Sunset Viewpoints 鈥� Ideal spots to watch spectacular sunsets over the Florida Keys waters.
Bahia Honda State Park Facts
| Official Name | Bahia Honda State Park |
| Location | Bahia Honda Key, Big Pine Key, Monroe County, Florida, USA 鈥� 36850 Overseas Highway (US-1, Mile Marker 37), Big Pine Key FL 33043 |
| Latitude & Longitude (approx.) | 鈮� 24.6632掳 N, 81.2637掳 W (park / Big Pine Key reference):contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} |
| Total Area | 鈮� 524 acres (鈮� 212 hectares) of island, beaches, forest, salt-marsh / marine-shoreline & park facilities :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} |
| Established / Created | Park established in 1961 (first parcel donation; expanded over time) :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4} |
| Managed By | Florida State Parks / Florida Department of Environmental Protection (State Park Service) :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5} |
| Beach & Shoreline Setting | Three main public beaches / shoreline zones 鈥� 鈥淪andspur鈥� (Atlantic-ocean side), 鈥淟oggerhead鈥� (ocean side), and 鈥淐alusa鈥� (Florida Bay / bay-side) 鈥� offering sandy beaches, snorkeling / shallow-water entry & sand flats at low tide :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6} |
| Main Features / Highlights | Crystal-clear tropical waters, white-sand beaches, palm-lined coasts, old railroad-bridge views (old Bahia Honda Bridge 鈥� former Flagler railroad / Overseas Highway relic), snorkeling & near-shore reefs, kayaking & boating, marine & coastal-ecosystem habitats, shallow flats ideal for swimming/snorkeling, scenic sunsets over Keys waters :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7} |
| Natural Environment / Ecology | Subtropical Florida-Keys coastal ecology 鈥� coral-reef / limestone-derived substrate (Key Largo limestone), tropical flora including stands of threatened silver palms & other native Keys vegetation; marine life, reef fishes, sea-grasses, wading & shorebirds, salt-marsh / lagoon habitats on bay-side, diverse marine & coastal biodiversity :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8} |
| Recreational Activities | Swimming, snorkeling, scuba-diving, beach-going, kayaking / canoeing, boating, fishing, biking (on paved park roads), nature-walking / short hiking (e.g. trail to old bridge viewpoint), wildlife & bird-watching, picnicking, camping (tents, RVs, cabins & boat-slip mooring), star-gazing, scenic viewing & photography :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9} |
| Facilities & Amenities | Campgrounds (tent, RV & primitive-bay sites), stilt-cabins with full kitchen & bath, bathhouses & showers, restrooms, picnic-pavilions, boat-ramps & marina with slips (overnight boat mooring), kayak / snorkel / equipment rentals, concession shop & snack bar, parking, visitor center, accessible amenities including beach wheelchair & accessible cabins, picnic tables / grills, nature-trail & interpretive exhibits :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10} |
| Access / Address / Entry Info | Address: 36850 Overseas Highway (US-1, KM/MI 37), Big Pine Key, FL 33043; accessible by car via Overseas Highway; park open daily 8:00 AM to sunset, 365 days a year; entrance fee applies per vehicle for day-use. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11} |
| Popularity & Recognition | Often considered one of the best / most scenic beaches in the Florida Keys & continental U.S.; famous for clear water & snorkeling, tropical Keys landscape + coral / reef-proximal beaches, a top-rated destination for beach-goers & snorkelers. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12} |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time (ET) 鈥� UTC鈭�5 Standard / UTC鈭�4 Daylight Saving (Florida Keys) :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13} |
Distances from Bahia Honda State Park to Nearby Landmarks
- Big Pine Key 鈥� 13 km (8 mi)
- Bahia Honda Bridge 鈥� 1 km (0.6 mi)
- National Key Deer Refuge 鈥� 13 km (8 mi)
- Seven Mile Bridge 鈥� 8 km (5 mi)
- Islamorada 鈥� 75 km (47 mi)
- Key Largo 鈥� 145 km (90 mi)
- Florida Keys Overseas Highway 鈥� 0 km (0 mi)
- Sombrero Beach 鈥� 24 km (15 mi)
- Little Torch Key 鈥� 12 km (7.5 mi)
- Duck Key 鈥� 20 km (12.4 mi)
- Long Key State Park 鈥� 35 km (22 mi)
- John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park 鈥� 140 km (87 mi)
- Marathon Airport 鈥� 22 km (14 mi)
- Key Colony Beach 鈥� 23 km (14 mi)
- Big Coppitt Key 鈥� 50 km (31 mi)
- Bahia Honda Beach 鈥� 0 km (0 mi)
- Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park 鈥� 70 km (43 mi)
- Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park 鈥� 60 km (37 mi)
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