Cape Florida lighthouse – Ritva Sillanmäki Photography

The Cape Florida Light is a historic lighthouse perched on Cape Florida at the south end of Key Biscayne in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Constructed in 1825, this iconic structure has played a vital role in maritime navigation, guiding mariners safely off the treacherous waters of the Florida Reef, which starts near Key Biscayne and extends southward a few miles offshore of the Florida Keys. Standing tall at 95 feet, the lighthouse is not only an important landmark but also a testament to the engineering prowess of its time, featuring a brick structure with a distinctive black and white spiral pattern. . Today, it stands within the Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, where visitors can explore its rich history, climb the stairs leading to the lantern room for stunning panoramic views.

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I love lighthouses, we visited this one on a very windy day. I was totally worth the drive. Beautiful beach and views. Standing tall and majestically along the south end of the Key Biscayne shoreline, the Cape Florida lighthouse is a staggering sight.

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It’s not hard to imagine the towering structure once guiding mariners and fisherman in the 1800s, back before LED navigation lights and other standard lighting fixtures found on modern-day boats.

It’s a beautiful piece of history, left over from a not-so-kind history of Indian attacks, Civil War battles, hurricanes and other harrowing and heroic times in Florida history, and it’s a treasure that has withstood more than its share of wear and tear over the decades.

“It’s very peaceful there, very breezy and the water is extremely clear and clean

In fact, the Cape Florida Light – which sits as a stately landmark within Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park – remains the oldest standing structure in Miami-Dade County, though it has been reinforced and refurbished several times since its original build in 1825. the keeper’s cottage is there also, It’s a replica, of course, as are the antiques and artifacts inside, which give a glimpse of life as a secluded keeper’s family before Indians chased them away.