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Bahia Honda State Park encompasses the 524 acres of the island of the same name, which is located within the lower Florida Keys. The park, which was founded in 1961 on the nearly-uninhabited barrier island, protects significant native flora and fauna populations, including the only known colony of the rare Miami blue butterfly.
You can go snorkeling off the island's coastline, which is populated by reef fish, barracuda, rays, and nurse sharks. Rare plants are found throughout the park, including Florida silver and coconut palms, yellow satinwood, and the endangered small-flowered lily thorn. Enjoy swimming at the island's 2.5-mile natural white sand beach.
Address: Bahia Honda State Park, 36850 Overseas Highway (MM 37), Big Pine Key, FL 33043, Phone: 305-872-3210
Bahia Honda State Park is 45 minutes from Key West, Florida (35.1 miles via US-1 N):
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