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Bahia Honda State Park and Beach: Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 3 attractions in Big Pine Key
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Activities: camping/rv, camping
Attraction type: State park, Beach
Address: 36850 Overseas Hwy., Bahia Honda Key, Big Pine Key, FL 33043
Tel: 305 872 3210

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Reviews of Bahia Honda State Park and Beach

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“best beach in the keys!”

Bahia Honda State Park and Beach

Jul 20, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I love this beach! It's never super crowded and it's so natural. A lot of wildlife to see. Rent a kayak early in the morning and you'll see all kinds of fish and animals. We saw rays, tons of fish, birds, and even a little shark. The only bad thing about this beach is the seaweed that tends to build up on the shore. This is compensated by the fact however, that you can wade out really far into the clear water and just hang out on a sandbar.

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“Heavenly Paradise!!”

Bahia Honda State Park and Beach

5 of 5 stars
Washington, DC
Jul 14, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This was the best beach I've ever visited! It was uncrowded, the sand was soft, the waves were gentle and the water temperature was perfect! Even the restrooms were clean! If Heaven has a beach, it probably looks like this. My family was sad to leave. If you want a serene and beautiful beach experience, do come here. We can't wait to go back!!

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“Excellent Beach”

Bahia Honda State Park and Beach

5 of 5 stars
Miami,FL
Jul 7, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This is a great beach even for non swimmers. You will be literally walk into ocean ateast 15-20 feet from shore with no waves. Be sure to take your snorkel out there. Excellent! Highly recommended over key west beaches.

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umokan's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 25-34
Member since: April 01, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“piece of paradise”

Bahia Honda State Park and Beach

5 of 5 stars
Florida
Jul 2, 2008

This just plain beautiful, campsites are great, however some don't have enough shade and could get really hot. Reservations need to be made way ahead of time, maybe 6 months or a year in advance. They have some problems with seaweed, so just check with park staff before heading that way- it can get really stinky and attracts bunch of bugs. The facilities are clean and nice and staff are friendly.

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“Best vacation state park”

Bahia Honda State Park and Beach

5 of 5 stars
Tampa, Florida
Jun 13, 2008

This park is the best one I have been to. The beaches are amazing and they are still the way they were 100 years ago. I went snorkeling for the first time last year in Bahia Honda and without realizing stayed at the beach for 8 hours. My back was severely burned, therefore I recommend reapplying sunscreen throughout the day, and wearing a white shirt while snorkeling! The campsites were spacious, I had a very large cottage style tent with a smaller 4 person tent and a gazebo set up with a lot of leftover room. Not to mention the electrical and water hookups were a blessing. Don't even bother bringing stuff to entertain yourself or a clock. My family and I woke up at sunrise and went to sleep at sunset. Also don't leave your food in a cooler at night, because there are raccoons that will enter your campsite at 3 am and take your bacon and eggs, as it did happen to me!This park is truly an amazing place to visit and is to me the ideal vacation spot.

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Bahia Honda State Park and Beach Address

36850 Overseas Hwy., Bahia Honda Key, Big Pine Key, FL 33043
Tel: 305 872 3210