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    Homestead Bayfront Park

    3.8 (39 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    The atoll
    Sarah P.

    I came here today with my husband. We had a very pleasant couple of hours there. They have three cute lifeguard huts (all painted in pastel colours just like Miami beach). The park is very clean, with an atoll pool with a mini beach around. I saw several families and also people fishing. Also located there are benches and tables suitable to have a picnic. they also have huge permanent umbrella that belong to the park situated around the beach area, which is really nice, for additional shade. They also have an eating place (toilets are there) a volleyball area and a marina. A very nice tranquil spot. It is the same principle as The Matheson Hammock park. Although Matheson Hammock park is nicer imo, but this is definitely worthy of a trip if you are around this area..

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    Becks A.

    After having been coopped up for months bcuz of covid, it was nice to discover this little place so close to my house. Worth a nice view, cool breeze, tasty drinks and good food. Since this is outdoors, these next few months are the perfect time to come here. They also have live music. It's an Ali around good time.

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    Debra H.

    Had a good stay The room was very clean ! Nice place to set outside in morning! Just wish I could've got a coffee earlier then 830am ! But over all good stay !

    John C.

    I really enjoy this Marina. I think it's a lot better than black point and the restroom is a lot cleaner. Also they have fresh water stations so you good wash down your boat, trailer, and your gear.Good place for families and enjoying the outdoors.

    Ericka G.

    I've been coming to this park for over 20 years. They've cleaned it up real nice and even built a building and added more bathrooms, space available for rental for parties or what have you and a nice restaurant with a nice view of the ocean. They have their own private beach, a marina, a small store for things like ice, soda, chips, etc., they have spaces around the beach or the big tiki hut available for party rentals to. We use to come here and have bbq's with the family and picnics with friends and of course fishing. This park really has alot to do. Next time i must bring my bike so I can really enjoy the park fully. We came here for their once a year classic car event and man was I impressed. Now I must be honest and say I didn't know anything about classic cars at first, but then I met My Love (we were teenagers) and he grew up around classics and now I have a new found love for them. I really appreciate the body work and structure and the beautiful interior and colors. I fell in love with an old Chevy truck that had a matte finish, never seen that before. It was so clean and pretty, I can so see myself driving that bad boy. It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining, mosquitos still hiding, and the breeze was just right. There was an awesome band for entertainment, a bounce house for the kids, an ice cream truck, vendors selling jewelry (the silver was beautiful and he let me know it came straight from Peru) plants, cool looking recycled can wind chimes and they even had a first aid stand just in case someone slipped or something. There was also bbq and roasted corn for sale. It was also great day to be with your family and loved ones. We really enjoyed just walking around and taking pics, enjoying the music and enjoying the cold drinks. This park is just such a nice spot to relax and to enjoy the outdoors. The view alone is breathtaking!

    Melissa G.

    Love this place Only sells beer and wine Mexican or seafood dishes Fairly priced beautiful view friendly service take bug spray

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    Nicest beach for family and friends or just you and doggie like me...! Plenty of parking space, great bar restaurant on the beach!

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    Can't wait for the day when I'm officially retired from the service so I can park my catamaran in this facility.

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    Just left because the beach is closed and there is a horrible stench that permeates the air. Awful!

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    Nice park.Nice beach.Big parking lot.Clean park.Restaurant on side.Marina under construction now,only two ramps working now.

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