Key Biscayne: Crandon Park to the lighthouse
The calm beach, the bike path through the park, and the oldest building in Miami at the end of the island.
Key Biscayne is the island across the Rickenbacker Causeway: two state and county parks with the best beaches near the city and almost no high-rises. Rent a bike at Crandon, ride the path south, and finish at the 1825 lighthouse in Bill Baggs with a swim.
Les étapes
- Crandon Park Beach60 min
Two miles of shallow, calm water with a sandbar; the family beach. Bike rentals and bathrooms at the north end.
Itinéraire vers cette étape - Village of Key Biscayne30 min
Ride through the village for lunch or a coffee; the Crandon Boulevard path is separated from traffic.
Itinéraire vers cette étape - Bill Baggs Cape Florida Lighthouse90 min
State park at the tip. Climb the lighthouse on a tour, then swim at the beach below it, the one ranked among the best in the country.
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Bon à savoir
- Both parks charge a per-car entry fee; cyclists pay less.
- The causeway itself is a ride locals do for the bay views; the climb over the bridge is the only hill in Miami.
- No shade on the path: hat, water, sunscreen.
Les questions qu’on se pose
Can you bike from Miami to Key Biscayne?
Yes, over the Rickenbacker Causeway on a separated path, about 8 km from Brickell to Crandon Park. Many people drive to Crandon and rent bikes there instead.