Key Biscayne Boating & Water Sports

With Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, Greater Miami & Miami Beach is paradise for anyone who loves the water. Just off the mainland, Key Biscayne is a beautiful island reachable by the scenic Rickenbacker Causeway. Home to numerous marinas, parks and beaches, it’s a natural destination for boating and water sports. With panoramic water views as far as the eye can see, Key Biscayne offers plenty of opportunities to get out on the water.

Crandon Park Beach & Marina: The Ultimate Water Sports Destination

Spanning the northern tip of Key Biscayne, the boating and water sports haven Crandon Park is home to a marina, a sandy beach, an eco tour operator, nature trails, a tennis and golf center and so much more. When it comes to kayaking, snorkeling, canoeing, kiteboarding, paddleboarding, sailing, wakeboarding and windsurfing, Miami EcoAdventures offers a range of guided tours, lessons and rentals. The park is also home to a dive boat operator, Diver’s Paradise, for scuba diving and snorkeling within easy reach of artificial and natural reefs. Crandon Park is also a great spot to book a fishing charter or simply stroll along a nature trail or the docks for beautiful views of the bay and the Downtown Miami and Brickell skyline. The park is open from sunrise to sunset.

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park: Anchorage & Outdoor Adventure

On the southern tip of Key Biscayne, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park is another great water sports destination. There’s a protected anchorage at No Name Harbor where boats can anchor by day or overnight for a small fee. It offers amenities like coin-operated laundry machines, free pump out, a picnic shelter and restrooms. It’s the only place in the park where boats can launch and return to shore. In a separate part of the park, you can also launch canoes and kayaks or simply enjoy an afternoon on the beach. Onshore, don’t miss the chance to climb the stairs of the historic lighthouse and soak up spectacular water views or grab a bite at the Lighthouse Cafe.  The park is open from 8 a.m. to sundown every day.

Historic Virginia Key Beach Park: History, Nature & Scenic Coastal Views

Located just off the Rickenbacker Causeway en route to Key Biscayne, Historic Virginia Key Beach Park is on the 82-acre barrier island of Virginia Key. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002 for its history as a beachgoing destination for Miami’s Black community during segregation. This pristine, mile-long stretch of beach is home to an antique carousel, a miniature train, a playground, vast picnic areas and pavilions, a nature boardwalk, coastal hammock trails and a four-mile bike path. The island is also home to lagoons and a mangrove shoreline ideal for paddleboarding and kayaking. You may even spot some gentle manatees. The park is open every day from 7 a.m. to sunset.

Hobie Island Beach Park: Dog-Friendly Beach & Windsurfing Hotspot

A beach for windsurfers and dogs? Yes, please! At Hobie Island Beach Park, enjoy a dog-friendly beach while colorful windsurfers fly across the shallow, flat water. The park is located at a bend along the Rickenbacker Causeway as you cross from the mainland to Virginia Key; you can drive right up to the beach and park along the causeway. You’ll find vendors renting standup paddleboards, kayaks and windsurfing equipment and offering lessons. Just across the causeway, Rickenbacker Marina is home to a variety of options for fishing charters and pleasure cruises.

Biscayne National Park: Snorkeling, Scuba & Island Exploration

Just offshore, Biscayne National Park is accessible by boat from any of Key Biscayne’s marinas. Spanning over 170,000 acres, it’s a destination for snorkeling, scuba diving, boating, canoeing, kayaking and more. Consisting almost completely of water, it also features an archipelago of small barrier islands to explore, including Boca Chita Key, Elliot Key, Adams Key and Convoy Point.

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