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7 Best Things to Do in Key Biscayne, FL

Tour a historic lighthouse, boat out to Stiltsville and relax on palm-lined beaches on this barrier island off Miami.

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

Join a guided tour of the historic lighthouse, one of the oldest structures in the county, and climb to the top for views over the park and the water.

Stiltsville

Take a boat about a mile off the coast to see the weathered houses on stilts, remains of an old over-water community that survived hurricanes.

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The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne

This five-star oceanfront resort sits on the five-mile barrier island, with waterfront views, spas, fitness centers and plenty of recreation.

Rusty Pelican

Dine on American cuisine and fresh local seafood from brunch to dinner, with waterfront views and the Miami skyline in the distance.

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Crandon Park

Hike the nature trail, bike the designated paths or relax on a two-mile stretch of wide sandy beach with calm water.

Bear Cut Nature Preserve

Explore waterfront footpaths and bike paths shaded by tropical trees in this Crandon Park preserve, which protects a natural stretch of bayfront.

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Rickenbacker Causeway

This scenic bridge links Miami to Virginia Key and Key Biscayne, with skyline and ocean views, pelicans and plenty of photo opportunities.

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