Introduction to Key Biscayne, Florida
Key Biscayne, Florida, in Miami Dade county, is 5 miles S of Miami, Florida. The village is in the Miami area.
Key Biscayne History
The area presently known as Key Biscayne was officially discovered by Juan Ponce de Leon in 1513. He named it Santa Marta and claimed it for his Spanish King. In 1825, the U.S. Government bought a small part of the property from an American woman in the area, and built the Cape Florida Lighthouse on it. The woman and her husband then went on to develop the town of Key Biscayne. They began by offering 264 lots for $500 each.
Key Biscayne and Nearby Attractions
- The Cape Florida Lighthouse.
- Crandon Park Beach.
- Key Biscayne Community Center.
- Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Recreation Area.
- Coco Walk.
- Bayside Marketplace.
Things To Do In Key Biscayne
Key Biscayne has some of the best beaches in the world. It has many places of interest which offer neverending opportunities for fun and excitement. The Key Biscayne Community Center offers a number of facilities, including indoor basketball, a gym and a heated pool. One can also go on tours to Cape Florida Lighthouse. Overall, Key Biscayne offers excellent opportunities for picnicking, biking, water sports and wind surfing.
Key Biscayne Transportation
People of the village go to Miami International Airport for air travel.
Key Biscayne Higher Education
Miami-Dade Community College is close to the village.