Bahia Honda Overview
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BAHIA HONDA
Video compliments of the Travel ChannelYou won't find any flashy, wild spring breakers here (and if you do,
they'll most likely be the vegan, eco-friendly, granola types). Meaning
'deep bay' in Spanish, and located in the Lower Keys about 12 miles west
of Marathon Key, Bahia Honda Key is virtually uninhabited and untouched
by commercial commerce. Home to a 524-acre state park consisting of a spectacular
beach, grassy park grounds and natural trails, it's the ultimate place to
soak in a sunset, wade in the translucent ocean waters or simply read a
book while listening to the lapping waves.
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Snorkeling, swimming, fishing, and kayaking are just some of the many
activities that you can dive into on Bahia Honda. With nurse sharks, spiny
lobsters and colorful coral banks living silently below the surface, there's
plenty to see offshore once you've strapped on a pair of flippers. Landlubbers
can travel around the Key by bicycle. It won't take long to spy some wildlife,
including exotic birds and the tiny Key Deer.
The best (and only) way to experience Bahia Honda Key is to rough
it at Bahia Honda State Park—if you consider renting a campsite within
steps of the beach roughing it. Otherwise, you can spruce up your stay
with an air-conditioned cabin. Put those boy scout skills to work and
start a campfire on the beach for a romantic dinner alfresco, or head
to one of the neighboring lower keys for vegetarian fare or fine dining
that offers the best top-of-the-catch seafood cuisine. Have a nightcap
while you're out exploring the Lower Keys at tiki-hut inspired Boondocks
or dock your boat at Parrotdise and sip a key lime margarita.
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Bahia Honda Beach
In this Travel Channel video, take a walk on the pristine sands of Bahia Honda Beach, located on an island in the Florida keys. The island hosts the Bahia State Park and a marine sanctuary that's perfect for snorkeling. |
