Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Recreation Area Southern tip of Key Biscayne A beach that ranks among Miami-Dade's most pristine is in many ways better than ever. This sandy shoreline remains one of Southeast Florida's least corrupted with only the historic lighthouse as a sign of nonnative civilization. For a long, lonely walk, this beach can't be beat. That's on weekdays. Weekends, watch your step.
Hours vary but generally midmorning to sunset.
Fine, but expensive cuisine. Only at hotels and condominiums. Shallow waters perfect for wading or sand-castle construction. All this and not a T-shirt shop for miles. Calm waters occasionally smell a bit rank.