Key Biscayne, Florida, is a Miami-Dade town on the Jupiter-to-Key West coast. This guide covers 9 beaches, parks and attractions, 12 places to eat and 36 upcoming events, kept current from official sources. Top picks: Crandon Park & Bill Baggs Cape Florida, Virginia Key North Point trails and Rusty Pelican. One of the activities is free. Nearest towns: Miami (5.2 mi) and Coconut Grove (6.1 mi).

Last updated September 7, 2026. Events refresh daily; places are hand-picked and re-checked monthly.

Key Biscayne is an island of two state parks, Crandon and Bill Baggs, with a lighthouse at the tip and the Rickenbacker Causeway as the best cycling road in the county. The Miami Open takes over in March; the rest of the year it's beaches and boat ramps.

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Beaches & Parks in Key Biscayne

  • Crandon Park & Bill Baggs Cape Florida (Key Biscayne) — Lagoon-calm beach, kite launch, then the lighthouse (free tours Thu–Mon 10 & 1) and a 1.5-mi bike path. Price: $7–8/car · Dogs: leashed (not beach).
  • Virginia Key North Point trails (Rickenbacker Causeway) — 9+ mi of purpose-built MTB trails; Sunday morning scene. Price: ~$8/car · Dogs: leashed.
  • Hobie Beach (Rickenbacker Causeway) — Unofficial: shallow calm bay water where dogs swim all day; also the windsurf/wing launch. No facilities. Price: Toll ~$2.25 · Dogs: yes.
  • Other beaches worth knowing (Various) — Quietest natural beaches: Blowing Rocks / Hobe Sound NWR, MacArthur Beach, Mizell-Johnson, Cape Florida. Haulover's north section is Miami-Dade's legal clothing-optional beach. Closest everyday strand to Coral Ridge is Vista Park / NE 18th St with free street parking on the west side of A1A north of Sunrise. September heat rule: before 9 am or after 5 pm — sand and pavement burn paws midday.
  • Dog-friendly trails (Various) — Birch State Park loop, Riverbend Park, Jonathan Dickinson, Loxahatchee NWR levee, Oleta, Bill Baggs, Big Cypress boardwalks, Barnacle Historic State Park grounds. Dogs: leashed.

Attractions & Activities in Key Biscayne

  • Neptune Memorial Reef & Key Biscayne reefs (Miami / Key Biscayne) — Underwater 'Atlantis' cemetery-reef in 40 ft via Tarpoon Lagoon or Divers Paradise (Crandon Marina; also shallow snorkel trips). Price: ~$90–110.
  • Kiteboarding & wing foiling (Crandon Park & Matheson Hammock) — Miami Kiteboarding (IKO; $200/hr private, 3-hr $650) and Miami Kiting. Season starts with November's fronts (steady 15–25 kt); Sept–Oct are for light-wind lessons and foiling. Adventure Sports USA teaches on Pompano/Hillsboro beaches — closest to home.
  • Windsurf / wing rentals (Hobie Beach) — Sailboards Miami. Waist-deep flat water on the causeway.
  • Key Biscayne sandbar charters (Crandon or Miami Beach Marina) — Private boats to Nixon Sandbar / Stiltsville; Getmyboat lists pet-friendly rentals. Price: ~$500–800 · Dogs: ask.

Free things to do in Key Biscayne

Nothing here charges admission (parking may).

  • Other beaches worth knowing — Quietest natural beaches: Blowing Rocks / Hobe Sound NWR, MacArthur Beach, Mizell-Johnson, Cape Florida.

Where to eat in Key Biscayne

Waterfront

  • Rusty Pelican (Key Biscayne) — Skyline views. Best Miami skyline sunset; time dinner for it. $$$.

Date Night

  • L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon ★★ (Design District) — French counter. The only two-star in South Florida; theatrical counter, flawless classics. $$$$$ · book ahead. (in nearby Miami, 5.2 mi)
  • Ariete ★ (Coconut Grove) — Cuban-American. Foie and plantain, canelones — "Miami on a plate". $$$$. (in nearby Coconut Grove, 6.1 mi)
  • Boia De ★ (Little Haiti) — Italian-ish, 20 seats. Funky wine, outrageous pastas. $$$ · book ahead. (in nearby Miami, 5.2 mi)
  • Cote ★ (Design District) — Korean steakhouse. Butcher's Feast; loud and fun date night. $$$$ · book ahead. (in nearby Miami, 5.2 mi)
  • Elcielo ★ (Brickell) — Colombian avant-garde. The chocotherapy course (you wash your hands in chocolate). $$$$$. (in nearby Miami, 5.2 mi)
  • Hiden ★ (Wynwood) — Omakase, 8 seats. Hidden behind a taco shop; door code by text. $$$$$ · book ahead. (in nearby Miami, 5.2 mi)
  • Le Jardinier ★ (Design District) — Vegetable-forward French. Elegant garden room. $$$$. (in nearby Miami, 5.2 mi)
  • Los Félix ★ (Coconut Grove) — Mexican, heirloom masa. Casual and starred; also a Green Star. $$$. (in nearby Coconut Grove, 6.1 mi)
  • Ogawa ★ (Little River) — Omakase, 10 seats. Two-hour edomae progression; arguably the best sushi in Florida. $$$$$ · book ahead. (in nearby Miami, 5.2 mi)
  • Shingo ★ (Coral Gables) — Omakase, 14 seats. Serene counter. $$$$$ · book ahead. (in nearby Coral Gables, 6.9 mi)
  • Stubborn Seed ★ (South of Fifth) — Contemporary American. Jeremy Ford (Top Chef); tasting or à la carte. $$$$. (in nearby Miami Beach, 7.2 mi)

What's on in Key Biscayne

The next 10 events on the Key Biscayne calendar (dates are America/New_York; confirm with the organizer before you go):

  • National Chocolate Day Run (The Best Races series) — Sat, Sep 12 · Playita on the Rickenbacker Causeway (Key Biscayne) or Pirate Park (North Beach, Miami Beach) · Races & Runs. 1 mi, 5K, 10K, half Very small wave-started group run with finisher medals, not a closed-course road race.
  • National Chocolate Day: Run for Chocolates 5K/10K/13.1 MIAMI — Sat, Sep 12, 7:30 AM · Playita (Course Map will be emailed) · Races & Runs. 13.1 mi, 1 mi, 5K, 10K 🍫🏃‍♀️ Ready, Set, Chocolate! 🏃‍♂️🍫 Join Us for the Sweetest Run of the Year – The Chocolate Run! Lace up your running shoes and bring your sweet tooth—because this isn’t your average race. It’s… Price: $30
  • Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 MIAMI — Sat, Sep 12, 7:30 AM · Playita (Course Map will be emailed) · Races & Runs. 13.1 mi, 1 mi, 5K, 10K Join the Movement for Mental Health! Introducing the "Run for Mental Health" - an empowering journey towards well-being! Run with purpose, run with heart for someone you know who is on that… Price: $30
  • Oktoberfest Run (The Best Races series) — Sat, Sep 26 · Playita on the Rickenbacker Causeway (Key Biscayne) or Pirate Park (North Beach, Miami Beach) · Races & Runs. 1 mi, 5K, 10K, half Very small wave-started group run with finisher medals, not a closed-course road race.
  • Oktoberfest Run 5K/10K/13.1 MIAMI — Sat, Sep 26, 7:30 AM · Playita (Course Map will be emailed) · Races & Runs. 13.1 mi, 1 mi, 5K, 10K 🥨 Lace up, get festive, and earn your Oktoberfest celebration the best way possible — by running for it! Our delightful 'Oktoberfest Fun Run' is back with a dash of Bavarian spirit. Join this race… Price: $30
  • Run for Donuts 5K/10K/13.1 MIAMI — Sat, Sep 26, 7:30 AM · Playita (Course Map will be emailed) · Races & Runs. 13.1 mi, 1 mi, 5K, 10K 🍩 Join the Donut Run! 🏃‍♂️ Get ready for a sweet race! Gather your friends and lace up for our Donut Run, where you’ll run a beautiful course and be greeted at the Finish Line with... donuts🍩!… Price: $30
  • Bagel Run (The Best Races series) — Sat, Oct 10 · Playita on the Rickenbacker Causeway (Key Biscayne) or Pirate Park (North Beach, Miami Beach) · Races & Runs. 1 mi, 5K, 10K, half Very small wave-started group run with finisher medals, not a closed-course road race.
  • Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 MIAMI — Sat, Oct 10, 7:30 AM · Playita (Course Map will be emailed) · Races & Runs. 13.1 mi, 1 mi, 5K, 10K ☕️ 🏃‍♂️ Love running? Love coffee? Why not both? Join us for the Coffee Lovers Run, where every mile leads you closer to great coffee, good vibes, and even better company. Set a goal, bring a… Price: $30
  • Cookie Run 5K/10K/13.1 MIAMI — Sat, Oct 10, 7:30 AM · Playita (Course Map will be emailed) · Races & Runs. 13.1 mi, 1 mi, 5K, 10K Get Ready for the Cookie Run! 🍪✨ Join us for the Cookie Run It's not just a race, it's an adventure filled with delicious cookies for those who run with a sweet reward in mind! You’ll love the… Price: $30
  • Run For Recovery (Donnie Baumann Foundation) — Sat, Oct 24 · Crandon Park; 7:30 AM · Races & Runs. 10K, 5K, kids dash Certified 5K loop (10K is two loops).

See the full list, refreshed daily: Key Biscayne.

Getting there and planning your day

Key Biscayne sits at 25.691, -80.163 in Miami-Dade. Parking rules, beach access and permits are on the Village of Key Biscayne site; the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau calendar lists county-wide festivals; check the National Weather Service Miami – South Florida forecast before a beach or boat day (summer storms build after 2 pm); snorkelers and anglers should read the NOAA tides: Virginia Key, Biscayne Bay; Miami-Dade Transit (Metrorail, Metromover, buses) is the car-free way in; the official Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park page has hours and entry fees.

Nearby towns

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Official sources and further reading

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