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Cape Florida Beach
4.8★ · 409 Google ratings · Key Biscayne, Florida
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 175 yd away · paid
Walk
40 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 225 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
89°F
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 50 samples clean · 2025
Map of Cape Florida Beach
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1Parking175 yd from the listing2Restrooms225 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 14 visitors · 2021–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 9 visitors · 2021–2026
Arrive before 11am
The beach fills significantly after mid-morning, especially on weekends, making early arrival essential for parking and umbrella availability.
Bring cash for rentals
Umbrella and chair rentals cost approximately $30-40 for a daily combo and are paid in cash to beach staff.
Pack your own food and drinks
No food vendors operate on the beach itself, though a casual cafe is within walking distance near the lighthouse.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
86°F · clear
Water
89°F
Waves
0.3 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
10 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:22 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:56 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 15:26 | High tide | ↑ |
| 21:35 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 4:07 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Cape Florida Park Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
🅿 Parking 175 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 40 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 225 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Cape Florida Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 175 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Cape Florida Beach?
40 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Cape Florida Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 225 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
