Miami Seaquarium to Bill Baggs: Not Your Typical Trek
So, you’ve parked at the Miami Seaquarium and are ready to start your trek. While most people visit the Seaquarium for the leaping dolphins and singing seals, you’re using it as a mere stepping stone. But hey, no judgments! Though if you fancy a quick peek at some frolicking sea creatures, the Seaquarium’s got plenty to keep those eyes wide and mouth ajar.
But onwards we go! Key Biscayne is no slouch when it comes to cafés. Whether you’re a caffeine addict needing that mid-trek espresso shot or just looking to scoff down a sandwich while questioning your decision to walk so far, there’s a cozy spot waiting for you.
Making your way to Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, you’ll notice Mother Nature might have played a prank or two. Sections of the trek can feel like you’ve stepped into an impromptu pool – thanks to the rainy season. So, if you’re not in the mood to play hopscotch with puddles, the bike path on the causeway offers a drier (and possibly saner) alternative.
Ah, Bill Baggs. It’s not just a park; it’s an experience! The Cape Florida Lighthouse stands tall, proud, and, well, occasionally off-limits. You see, the lighthouse runs on ‘restricted hours,’ like that one friend who’s always “too busy.” But don’t be disheartened. If climbing isn’t in the stars for you today, there’s still a ton to explore. Trails abound, and each seems to have its own quirky personality. Just remember to check for any surprise water features (again, thanks rainy season).
And if all that walking works up an appetite, Bill Baggs isn’t just grass and views. The park hosts its own restaurant for the hungry wanderer, as well as various food options to quell that rumbling tummy.
With your adventure complete and as you trek back (perhaps pondering the oddities of your journey), remember this: it’s not every day you can claim you hiked from a seaquarium to a lighthouse, with a pit-stop for espresso and a splash through a makeshift puddle-pool. Kudos to you, adventurous soul!
