| Did you know that Florida is home to over 150 state | | | | swim or snorkel, or a relaxing stay on the beaches, |
| parks? One of the most uniquely beautiful is Bahia | | | | Bahia Honda State Park offers lots of options to |
| Honda, located in the Florida Keys. Home to one of the | | | | visitors. The nature center will help to identify the large |
| best beaches in the United States and the entire world, | | | | amount of sea-faring birds and animals as well as |
| Bahia Honda welcomes thousands of visitors each | | | | introduce visitors to the vegetation and environmental |
| year. | | | | elements of the Key. |
| As with a lot of the best places to visit in Florida, we | | | | If you're on your way to Key West and have chosen |
| once again must pause and thank Henry Flagler for | | | | to drive from Florida's mainland, then we would highly |
| putting this beautiful landmark on the destination list of | | | | recommend you pack a lunch and stop at Bahia |
| many travelers to the Sunshine State. | | | | Honda and treat yourself to beachfront seating! Once |
| During the construction of the Florida East Coast | | | | finished, you will have about a 45-minute drive to Key |
| Railroad, Flagler witnessed Bahia Honda Key | | | | West. |
| transform from an uninhabited island, to a "must see" | | | | As a Florida State Park, Bahia Honda is open from |
| for all visitors that come to the Florida Keys. The FEC | | | | 8:00 am until dusk every day. There is a small fee for |
| Railroad is still there and although no longer in use, | | | | admission, depending on your mode of transportation |
| remains available for photographs. | | | | as well as other fees for those wishing to rent |
| Those who set foot onto Bahia Honda Key will quickly | | | | equipment or in need of lodging. |
| take note of its beautiful white sand, picnic areas, and | | | | For those who are looking for a perfect spot to tie the |
| places to snorkel and enjoy the Gulf of Mexico. In the | | | | knot, the sunset and Flagler's FEC Railroad bridge |
| evening, folks enjoy the picturesque sunsets, reflected | | | | make for a good backdrop for all your matrimonial |
| off of the deep blue water of the Gulf. | | | | needs. |
| Whether its an active stay, such as those looking to | | | | |