Since this National Park is 95% water, you have to book some water activities to fully appreciate the uniqueness of this park! We did a snorkel tour our first day, which took us out in the bay where we got to snorkel in the mangroves and near a limestone shoreline that was filled with lobsters and unique marine life. Sometimes you will get to go snorkel the coral reef, however it was too windy the day we were there, which was disappointing but safety is first priority. Our second day, we kayaked the mangroves. This was my first time kayaking and it took a little while to get the hang of it but it was a cool experience. Going down the mangrove inlets was very peaceful and you could see some cute crabs hanging out at the root of the tree. Be sure to bring bug spray and sunscreen. You will need it! This park is free to enter, but excursions do cost. They are pretty affordable though. If you don't go on any, at least walk the trail around the visitor center and watch the 20 minute video about the park. read more

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Biscayne National Park was a nice surprise on our Florida Keys trip. We didn't go in expecting much, but it was actually quite beautiful and they had some fun activities on site. There were nice paved and groomed walking trails around the peninsula and bay, as well as a ranger-led fishing experience on the bridge, which didn't cost anything. One of the kids caught a neat looking fish. There was also a nice little visitor center with all sorts of information about the wildlife in the area, as well as different maps and rangers there to talk about what there was to do. Of course there were also junior ranger badges to get, which we made sure to do to add to our collection. Overall this is definitely worth a stop on any trip. Five stars! read more

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Perfect location to cool off. Love the scenic drive to this location from central Miami. Love the fresh air and the boardwalk to walk around and get your step. Definitely do the tour as majority of the park is water and you'll need tho boat tour. The gift shop has WiFi so if you need WiFi you'll be able to connect fast. You can also bring some things with you and have a picnic and enjoy your meal at the park. A must visit if you are in the area. Totally different vibes from the Everglades. read more

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This's a pretty cool visitor center which is not inside the national park. There are many things to do here, including the boat tour to snorkel around the ocean of Biscayne National Park. It's fun to scroll around the Cp Elevated Boardwalk and Cp Jetty Walk, they were many people fishing. read more

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Hubs and I were already planning a trip here (it's my goal to visit every National Park) to paddleboard, when Stephanie H. and her husband told us about the boat cruise at the park. So, we scrapped our plans for paddleboarding and booked tickets for the cruise. https://www.biscaynenationalparkinstitute.org/heritage-of-biscayne-cruise/ TOTALLY WORTH IT!!!!!!! You can bring food and drinks (except, I think, alcohol) along with your phones/cameras. Sunscreen and bug spray are necessities that are not provided. There is a cooler of water on the boat that you can refill your water bottle with. We boated through the mangroves, learning the different types and how to tell them apart, and then headed out to open water (it was maybe 4-12 feet deep). We didn't see any dolphins, but we did see a sea turtle (not sure which one)! We could also see the Miami skyline. We eventually ended up at Boca Chita Key, once a privately owned island used for parties. We docked and were allowed free time on the island to explore. We were warned that the mosquitoes were horrible this year, so no one on the boat went on the hiking trail. We all strayed off to other parts of the island. I can't speak for the others on the cruise with us, but hubs and I saw various tropical fish, including a pipe fish, a jellyfish (pretty sure it was a moon jelly), and several iguanas. We also saw coconut-producing palm trees (the ones in CA and AZ grow dates). We chilled out for awhile at the covered pavillion, then got back on the boat where we cruised back to the dock where we boarded. The whole trip took about 3-3.5 hours and was informative, entertaining, and relaxing. Once ashore, we headed to the "museum" and gift shop. The "museum" consisted of a help desk, and several displays depicting the history of the park and the land before it was made a park, as well as the ecology. We're talking archeological finds of pottery, weapons, cooking implements, animal skeletons, types of coral and rocks, and dioramas depicting different habitats for the different species found throughout. The gift shop was tiny, with not much available. The t-shirts were from a company that ran super small. I'm not a large person, but the XL shirts fit me like an M, and XL was as large as they went. There was a HUGE selection of postcards to choose from, and a few other things like hiking stick medallions, pins, and a few magnets. I was surprised that there were no books on the park! Biscayne is the only National Park that is almost exclusively water. It is such an underrated park that many locals don't even know it's a National Park, and outsiders don't know it exists! It's right on the way to the Keys, so if you're in the area, you MUST visit! And another incentive? It's FREE!!!!! 100/2025 read more

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My husband and I came to Biscayne National Park and had a great time exploring. The waters were crystal-clear, and the lush mangrove forests were super cool! We took a boat ride so we can explore the keys, and he park rangers were incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, making our guided tour both fun and educational. If you love nature, this park is a must-visit for you! read more

Biscayne National Park - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Homestead, Florida

We visited the Dante France Lloyd Visitor Center at Biscayne National Park near Homestead, FL Monday Jan 29, 2026. Beautiful, interesting, & educational. We walked about the visitor center and the grounds. Learned more about the native wildlife from a teacher there. Many others were there for kayaking, paddleboarding, & fishing. The history of sponge harvesting in the bay was very educational. From here we took a two hour boat tour on the Stingray with pilot, Rick & tour gude Daniel. We went out to the northern end of the Florida keys as far as Boca Chita. A short hike & history lesson-was a private island most of the 1900s. Now it's a public site with a boat dock, beach, picnic area, & overnight camping by reservation. Help staff at the visitor center, clean restrooms, and a small aquarium. Recommend at least an hour here. But plan a full day to really explore. This National Park is a must see when in South Florida. Also out of Homestead is Everglades NP with for visitor centers for access. Thank you to all the staff & the boat tour guides. Nick & Liz, Albany, NY, USA read more

No Admission Fee Because There's Not Much To Do Here. I agree with others that said this should not be a National Park. It's better suited to being a State Park because unless you're a diver/snorkeler or like to pay for boat tours, you can't do much here. Spend about an hour walking along the shoreline on the boardwalk, definitely do that with a Ranger who can give you interesting information along the way, otherwise you're just looking at water and trees and not knowing what's happening. Most of the park is under water. Maybe the scenery down there is National-Park-worthy, but above the water it certainly is not. Don't go if you're thinking this will be like Zion or even Acadia. It's strictly for underwater activity. I get seasick easily so boating is not for me. The best things about our time here were seeing a water bird 4 feet away catch a crab, and listening to a Park Ranger give us interesting historical information as we walked along the boardwalk. read more

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We hit this park during January 2025 by accident - driving to Miami from Key West brought us a few miles from the entrance - so we had to cross this one off the list. The majority of the park is water - so coming here to explore it might require some additional planning and time on a boat. We loved what we saw and would love to come back some day to spend time here as well as other Florida national parks. read more

Great boardwalk trail! Enjoyed the walk and so accessible for wheelchairs. Great little eco adventure close to Miami or Lauderdale and you cross a national park off your list. We visited in February, and it was super cold, rainy and windy. Tough to boat or snorkel and 90% of park is in the water. Definitely visit this park in warmer weather so you can enjoy water activities. read more

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I'm glad I made the drive to see this park . Getting in is free but everything else you have to pay . If you want to have a two hour tour it's about 80 dollars per person on a boat - The park is mostly for kayak , boating fishing and some swimming, if you dare walk over the big coral rocks .Stretching over 270 square miles southeast of Miami to the Florida Keys, the largest marine sanctuary in the National Park Service is home to dozens of threatened or endangered species including manatees, crocodiles and sea turtles. It comprises several islands and is bordered by thriving mangrove forests. It also includes the Florida Reef, the only living coral barrier reef in the United States and one of the largest in the world. Fittingly, the best way to explore this marine wonderland is by boat. The Dante Fascell Visitor Center (under an hour's drive from Downtown Miami at Convoy Point, in Homestead) is your land-based launchpad. From here, you can plan your journey by talking to park rangers and watching audio-visual presentations about the ecosystems that make Biscayne National Park so fascinating. After that, your toughest decision will be which adventure to choose. Among the guided tours offered by the Biscayne National Park Institute is a half-day cruise to the park's most-visited island, Boca Chita Key, where a wealthy Miami Beach-based family built their holiday home in the 1930s. Of the surviving structures, the 65-foot-tall ornamental lighthouse is the star attraction, offering sweeping sea and city views from its upper deck. Scuba diving or snorkeling through shipwrecks along the Maritime Heritage Trail is another popular pursuit. Or you can choose to paddleboard through the waters of Jones Lagoon, which teem with juvenile sharks, stingrays and turtles even though they're only inches deep. The park's largest island is Elliott Key, which was home to pineapple plantations in the late 19th century and a CIA training ground in the 1960s. Now it offers visitors fishing opportunities, a walking trail and a campground for overnights under the stars, embraced by the warm waters, coral islands and thriving reefs that define this unique national park. read more

To truly experience this park, since it is 95% water, one has to book one of the water experiences (eg. snorkeling, paddle boarding, etc), each with a range of prices, the cheapest being $130/person (snorkeling). This price doesn't even include snorkel rental equipment, so costs can creep up fast. I went on the snorkeling tour in the afternoon starting around 1:15pm and ending around 5pm or so. It was phenomenal! Our group ended up snorkeling in a mangrove area and a coral reef spot in the Atlantic. Both very unique flora and fauna that you have to see for yourself! I wish I'd brought one of those waterproof lanyards to carry your phone so you can have picture/video souvenirs in addition to the memories. The "free" part of the park itself is mainly the visitor center (with an exhibit) and a short 1/2 mile round trip "trail" with many fishing spots and simple views of the water. There were lots of picnic tables, as well as mosquitoes even in January. The parking fills up midday, but there were just a couple spots left when I went on a weekday. The staff in the visitor center were very friendly and seemed happy to answer any kind of question! read more

Definitely one of the more unique national parks as 95% of this park is water. As a result, it requires a bit more advanced planning than a lot of the other national parks. The only portion of the park you can get to by car is the visitor center. Once there, they have a little museum and bookstore as well as the short Jetty Walk trail that takes you onto the water. It's a very easy walk that gives you your first beautiful view of Biscayne Bay and Biscayne National Park. They do allow fishing here, so you'll find many people fishing off the side of the walk. But there's so much more to Biscayne National Park than just this small, car-accessible area. To really experience all this park has to offer, you'll need to explore the area by boat. We booked a tour through the Biscayne National Park Institute that took us through Stiltsville and Boca Chita Key as well as gave us a great history lesson about Biscayne. If you only have one day to visit the park like we did, this tour was perfect because it hit two of the iconic aspects of Biscayne. Stiltsville is so unique with such an interesting history, so it's pretty cool to get to see the area. And Boca Chita Key is beautiful with simple hiking trails and calm, blue, clear waters perfect for swimming in. Since it is only accessible by boat, even though we went during a high tourism season, there still was not that many people there. Much better for exploring and enjoying the nature. If we had planned ahead better, we would've loved to go snorkeling in the park but all of our opportunities to book an experience for this were full. Their Maritime Heritage Trail is supposedly wonderful for both snorkelers and scuba divers to explore some of the park's ship wrecks. While some are really only accessible to scuba divers, it looks like a wonderful experience and definitely something worth looking into. This park is both unique and beautiful, and absolutely worth your time to explore. read more

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Come for the beautiful white sand, turquoise waters, and stay for boat/kayak/snorkeling tours. The bay fluctuates between 3'-8' deep, and is a beautiful place to spend an afternoon. Wildlife and nature here are so different from the Pacific Northwest, making every site a wonder. read more

On my quest to make my dog a BARK ranger to multiple national parks. The person at the info desk was really nice. I called ahead and they answered courteously and were very helpful. There was enough parking. The day was rainy and cold, but beautiful and peaceful. Facilities were clean. Entrance is free. read more

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This park that has a great view of the bay is the best hidden spot for a quiet picnic, fishing, kayaking and more!! Big parking lot, even for camping RV's!! If you look at a map, Biscayne National Park starts just south of Key Biscayne and all the way south before Key Largo. It's a big area! The Dante Fascell Visitor Center organizes paddling, snorkling, evening cruises, cleanups, kayaks and more! Check out the Center, it has a small show and tell area of nature explaining mangroves and wildlife. Lots of greean area for picnics. The views to the water are incredible. read more

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Such a beautiful national park! Since 95% of the park is underwater, I do suggest their snorkeling and/or paddle boarding tour to really see the park. Snorkeling was so much fun and we saw a great amount of sea life. Such a rich history as well. Not many locals even know it's a national park, nor many tourists so it isn't crazy busy and pretty easy to book tours same week you plan to go. The 5% of land has a beautiful view too! read more

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95% of the park is water... Biscayne National Park often gets overlooked by the more popular Everglades and even Dry Tortugas. Biscayne NP is Florida's third national park and is located in the Florida Keys, somewhere on the drive from Miami to Key West. We arrived at the park around 10:30a. We stopped by the Dante Fascell Visitor Center in Homestead to get my NP Passport stamped and there so happens that a free tour led by a park ranger was about to start shortly. Sweet! We did not have to pay park fees, they are open 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, and is completely free to visit -- there are no entrance fees or passes required. You do have to pay for the boat tours. Felt like we were worlds away in this southern part of Florida but in reality we were only 15 miles away from Miami. Greg was the volunteer tour guide. We learned among many things the importance of the mangroves as it protected its offshore barrier reefs. Know what the difference between the "key" and an island? Keys are formed by living things on the surface of a coral reef. An island is formed by a volcanic activity. Our visit to the park was short and sweet and we knew this coming in. There was only a few things we could do at the visitor center since the park is mostly water (like 95% water), coral reefs, and a couple islands. We would have to join a boat tour to explore most of the park. These tours will take visitors to the islands, see old lighthouses, and if lucky, may even see wildlife like green sea turtles, pelicans, manatees, dolphins, sharks, and many species of birds and fish. This is the place to come for kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Make sure to bring mosquito repellent! In 1968 the area became a national monument then officially a national park in 1980. Review #2878 read more

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Cannot recommend Biscayne National Park enough! Make sure you book some type of tour through the Biscayne National Park Institute as 95% of this incredible National Park is underwater and you've got to get out on some type of boat to truly experience it in all of its glory. This particular section of the park at the Dante Fascell Visitor Center provides you with a really great walking path to catch some amazing views. We had an unforgettable time here! read more

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It's amazing nature in the water, hard not to like! The boat/snorkeling experience is pretty much a must to be up close and personal with the habitat - highly recommended! read more

Biscayne National Park - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Homestead, Florida

This park is one of the hidden gems of National Parks. Unlike most of the National Parks there are no hiking trails. To experience this park, you have to do so from the water, book a snorkeling, scuba, or a boat tour of the park and it's coral reef. One of the highlights, was snorkeling above a sunken ship above a coral reel where the wildlife was abundant!! read more

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A Beautiful nature preserve with soothing sight and sounds to restore the soul and retreat from life's busyness. Visit and walk the path.

Okay, so this is a national park located in Homestead. It was really hot so we didn't walk around too much, but there's a small round inlet where folks were swimming with their toddlers: it's very small & very murky. The majority of the park is ocean water, but you can't access it from here. I'd love to do a tour- but unfortunately you have to drive into Miami proper- and the tour will bring you this way by water, but we live out this way already- so that would be a hassle. There are a couple walking trails close to the water, but honestly- I'm sure it's a better view via boat. Note: Not very accessible for folks in wheelchairs or WI ate disabled. The restrooms were in a building where you have to walk up the stairs. read more

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Beautiful park or at least the visitor center. You see this national park's location 95% of it is a boat ride nearby. You can (which we didn't ) rent boat / canoe to explore. There's snorkeling activities and I'm almost certain that those snorkeling toir / activities are design (for tourist) to go treasure hunting. Some that came by boat probably didn't know that they're inside the National park. We got there just in time for a narrative tour by Ranger Greg Smith. The walking tour was very interesting. Ranger Gregg is very knowledgeable and informative on how this area came about. It's really worth the visit. read more

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We had to visit Biscayne National Park while in Miami. If you don't have your own boat, this non-profit is your only way to see the park (unless you just stay on the coastline, but that sounds boring). This is one of the best tours we've ever done. We did the Sail, Paddle, and Snorkel tour which was all day (from 10-4). Our tour guide Jesse was awesome. He had so many facts and stories about the park and the history of the land. I was a little nervous doing a group tour during Covid-19 (we were there in December), but they are doing a great job. Masks are required at all times unless you're snorkeling. Our group only had 4 other people in it. Plus you're outside with lots of wind. Paddling and snorkeling through the mangroves was so much fun. We even got to see a baby blacktip shark in the lagoon. I didn't have high expectations for this national park, but it ended up being an amazing day. They have several tour options so there's something for everyone! read more

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What a beautiful place, especially the boardwalk that extends right out into Biscayne Bay. There were lots of folks fishing here, and if you're lucky, you can find a bench to just sit and take it all in: the peacefulness of the water, unique plants and trees, and various birds. There's a museum here that informs you the history of the surrounding area, with nice displays. Also, restrooms, and a small store selling park merchandise. All the staff were very friendly. You can also take boat tours from here and rent a kayak. Admission and parking are free. read more

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We did a quick stop here to stretch our legs and enjoy the water view. The majority of what the park offers is on the water which includes kayaking, snorkeling, and informative tours. We simply opted to walk along the water and a small trail out to the check out the view. We saw plenty of fish from shore and enjoyed taking in the scenery. read more

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The ongoing pandemic has definitely taken a toll on a lot of businesses and public places since a consumer's mindset to buy anything outside of essentials or to visit a public place like a park or beach, has crippled down significantly. Now by living with what has become the new normal, it is commendable on how these businesses and public places continue to remain open and cater to the general public by following the safety standards. It is now all the more important that we as customers, support these heroes during these dark hours to mankind. We visited Biscayne when we were at Homestead, while visiting Everglades. Our plan was to just to be at Biscayne for a sunrise. The park and the environment was so good, we stayed beyond the sunrise time and hung around until the Visitor center opened. We checked into the visitor center that had some wonderful staff, to find out what boat tours they had and was recommended to take the Boca Chita one and the earliest they had was the 8.30 am, which we booked for the next day. There's an adjacent gallery/museum to the visitor center that houses some historical and archaeological pieces of the park and has a wonderful ranger - Gayle who patiently walked us through the activities we can do at the park. The next day we took the Boca Chita boat tour at 8.30 am. We were lucky enough to take the first tour of the day as we had only two other folks other than the captain Tom and the first mate, Ember. Since the park is only 5% land and 95% water, the boat tour gives you the wholesome experience of the park and Ember as the first mate was so informative giving us the complete history of the park, the industries surrounding it, Presidential parties of the previous century and the how the park survived from getting privatized. The 45 minute stop at the Boca Chita bay was the icing on the cake as we had some of the best views of the park, with the historical lighthouse, canon, clear water, trees and the birds that decorate it. We watched some beautiful pelicans, herons, turkey vultures, frigate birds and cormorants during this visit. We headed back to the park after the 3 hour tour and walked through the trail, which was a small hike. Beautiful park, amazing experience and a must visit! read more

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Underwhelming as a National Park. Beautiful view of the bay and a nice walking area. Unless you get a reservation for a boat tour early, there is not much to see or do. They were sold out for the day at 11:00am. The park is 95% underwater. So if you want to see anything you will have to get wet. read more

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We took our kayak to the national park for the first time last Saturday. It was amazing!! The water was so calm and refreshing on a hot day. We saw dolphins swim near our kayak, a stingray, and a loggerhead turtle. A great activity on the weekend, get away from the crowds! There's also a nice visitors center, and a little gift shop. Don't forget your souvenir magnet! :) read more

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Went to Biscayne National Park on a whim during vacation and I am so happy we did! It is such a unique national park. 95% of the park is water so I highly recommend doing some sort of tour through the National Park Service or the Biscayne National Park Institute so the the money goes directly back to the park! We did a snorkeling tour and had a great time. The park definitely is not one of the more well known National Parks but it is still worth the visit. Another nice thing about Biscayne is that it is a park that you can experience in a day, however, I do want to go back and explore the park even more some day. read more

Biscayne National Park - Park entrance - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Homestead, Florida

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My wife and I didn't get to do any boat tour or snorkeling when we stopped because the weather was bad, but the area around the park was beautiful and the visitor center was awesome. I'm only giving it 4 stars because there was construction going on and there were waterfront walkways closed off read more

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Please make sure you are well informed with the parks rules and regulations as there are multiple areas/entrances. Some areas are pet friendly and others are not. If you are with your pet, be sure to keep on a leash at all times. If you enjoy the nature and outdoors, this is a nice location to visit. You can also dock your kayak/canoe and take a stroll through the mangroves. The area is absolutely beautiful. You will also see that there are designated areas for fishing and other areas that you are restricted, please read the signs. No bikes allowed on the boardwalk. read more

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We were only able to stop by briefly to Biscayne but were wowed by this park! Admittedly we only saw a VERY small fraction, given that the majority of the park is in the water and you get to see that via boat trips, tours, snorkeling, etc. However, we even just loved our quick visit to the Visitor's Center, the dock area, and enjoying the walk along their boardwalk and little peninsula that extends into the bay. The area is just GORGEOUS and we saw tons of little fish in the water! read more

Got there around 4 and it all closes at 530. The interior beaches were closed so no idea what that is like. The side that has the walk way is nice. You can see Miami big buildings from here. The water is clear so a lot of wildlife to see. read more

Loving the breeze as we kayaked this morning! Stopped into the visitors center which was very inviting and then had lunch after kayaking on the picnic tables. read more

Biscayne National Park - Kayaking down a natural cove just north of the park headquarters! - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Homestead, Florida

Okay, so maybe not the most outstanding National Park of all we have been to (and we have been to most of them). But the area by the Visitor Center was very nice and also very peaceful. For being so close to Miami, you feel so far from the hustle and bustle of southern Florida here. Great for a picnic and the views. The exhibits in the visitor center are definitely worth an hour of so of your time to check out and learn more about this diverse ecosystem. We went on a guided boat tour called the "Heritage" which was about 3 hours and we went to a couple of places in the bay to learn about the people history. Pretty fascinating that people lived here and made a living growing stuff. Also the history of how this area was planned for huge development that did not pan out (luckily). Our last stop was Boca Chita where we got off the boat for a little over an hour (which was honestly an hour too long). The island is popular with boaters and they leave their trash everywhere, play their music too loud to be able to enjoy any peace and quiet, and seemingly let their kids run around unsupervised. The place was horribly unclean for a national park. The restroom was perhaps the worst I have ever been in my entire life. The smell gave it away long before you even opened the door. A pit toilet would be preferable to this restroom. Overall we were glad we ticked this national park off our list but would definitely not go out of our way to return. If we ever find ourselves in the area again, we might consider returning for a snorkel trip. read more

Biscayne National Park is located in Homestead, FL. 1 of 3 Florida NP. I booked the Heritage Boat Tour with Captain John & environmentalist Jason. Remember to watch your step when entering the boat. Jason is the BEST, knows how to make you laugh, he started off the tour with all 26 passengers to introduce ourselves + why we were there, told us a lot of facts (some I knew the rest I didn't which I love learning new history facts), etc. We got to see dolphins, lots of saltwater getting splashed in our face LOL, got to learn where the Keys originally started, went to Boca Chita lighthouse, saw the old dock that Hurricane Andrew destroyed, etc. Definitely was somewhat hot out, so make sure you bring a hat or put your hair up. We didn't need bug spray as there weren't any mosquitoes to bite us. Bring snacks & drinks during the 3 hour tour. The island is surrounded by 95% water. We have 33 keys. Biscayne is known for its farming on the islands. P.S. (Jason if you ever read this I forgot to tell you that you remind me of Mark Ruffalo who played the Hulk of your voice) (IMPORTANT) NO park entrance fee. All tours & activities the proceeds go to help the funding for Biscayne National Park to restore the Keys. read more

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It's the only National Park System which is a marine sanctuary. So naturally you need to get out on the water to visit the Northern Key islands and see what lurks beneath the hard bottomed shallows. There is a ferry to one of the islands but the only way to get on Elliot Key is to charter a boat. Inside we watched a great documentary and enjoyed watching the exhibits; outside we walked along the pier where folks were fishing. Barracuda and tons of other fish right beneath our feet! Fun to watch all the aquatic life. If you don't have a National Parks passport I encourage you to get one, and have it stamped at each of them. read more

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We had the misfortune of signing up for the Snorkel and Paddle Eco-Adventure. It was a cold, windy and rainy day and the entire trip should have been canceled. Instead, because the water was so choppy, they took us to the nearby mangroves to snorkel instead of to the regular snorkel spot. What was intended to be the highlight of our trip was, instead, a long, perfectly awful day. There was nothing worthwhile to see in the mangroves. It was like snorkeling in black and white, no color of any kind at all. We saw nothing but a few bland looking fish, and the water was freezing even with wetsuits on. After an hour of that, we were taken to an island to eat lunch. It took us 10 minutes to eat (a lunch that we provided ourselves), and then 50 minutes of freezing to death until the boat departed again, as there was nothing to do or see on the island. It felt like a way just to pad time onto the trip so they could charge more. Then we were off to paddleboard in the mangroves, again, seeing very little. Our guide was nice enough, but seemed very disengaged. She told us one story about the history of Biscayne on the ride out, and pointed out a couple of bottle nosed sharks in the mangroves (literally the only thing worthwhile we saw in 6 hours), and that was the extent of her information sharing. If you are hoping to learn anything about the fauna or flora, you should pick another tour company. By the end of the trip, we were all so visibly miserable that the guide thanked us for not being angry with her because she knew many guests would be upset with the day. In sum, this trip was a huge disappointment and a colossal waste of time and money. read more