Key Biscayne Travel Guide

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I have not been to the Seaquarium in quite a number of years.

OPERATING HOURS • 9:30am - 6:00pm
7 Days a week
Ticket booth closes at 4:00pm
Last series of shows begins at 2:30 PM

ADMISSION PRICES
Daily Rates
General Admission $24.95
Children (3 to 9) $19.95
Plus 7% Florida sales tax

You can upgrade to an Annual Pass for only $8.00* (plus tax)

ANNUAL PASSES
Daily Rates
General Admission $32.95
Children (3 to 9) $27.95
Plus 7% Florida sales tax

Please note: All prices subject to change without notice.
*same day only

This restaurant, located on the Biscayne Bay, offers one of the best views in the city. Nice atmosphere, the food is good. It has a American and continental cuisine. I’ve been there a few times, and the view is always fantastic. Many locals and tourists come to this place. We can understand why. We, too, are hopelessly hooked on the view. If you have a car than drive to the Rusty Pelican and experience a fine dinner and a view of Key Biscayne and downtown Miami from your table. After your meal, walk outside on their dock and enjoy their incredible view. You couldn’t ask for more.

Cuisines
American (Traditional)
Seafood

Hours
Sun-Thu 11:30am-11pm;
Fri-Sat 11:30am-12am

Smoking
On the patio

Special Features
View
Family Style
Outdoor Dining
Romantic Dining
Waterfront Dining
Special Occasion Dining
Brunch

Favorite Dish: The seafood

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On New Years Eve, I sat on the deck of our boat and I could see fireworks in four directions - Miami Beach, Miami, Coconut Grove and Key Biscayne. Other folks came and sat on the rocks at the end of the causeway to see all the fireworks, so you don't have to have a boat on a mooring to do this. It probably will also be good for the Fourth.

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Cape Florida Light is in Bill Baggs State Recreational Area. Named after the late Miami newspaper editor who championed this area for a state park, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Recreation Area is part of a large barrier island ecosystem. Up until 2004, I'd only seen this from the water.

The first picture is one my father took on a visit to Florida at New Years 1951. The second photo I took in 2004. Photo 5 is my husband walking toward the lighthouse in the park (film photo). Photos 3 and 4 are details of the lighthouse.

The website says "The 95 foot tall white brick lighthouse is the focal point of the historic lighthouse compound where the original tower was built in 1825. It was rebuilt following the Second Seminole War when warriors attacked and set fire to it and the Keeper's Cottage. The lighthouse, elevated 30 feet to its present height in 1856 by Lt. (later General) George G. Meade, rises 95 feet. A panoramic view of surrounding waters, islands, and Keys awaits those who climb the 109 steps up the circular iron stairway to the watch room at the top of South Florida's oldest landmark, overlooking the Gulf Stream and Biscayne Bay."

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While we were in Miami in 2004, the NASDAQ Open 100 Open, a 12-day tournament featuring the top 96 men and women tennis players in the world was being held on Key Biscayne. People were being shuttled to the tournament in buses, but there were still people who came in their own cars and parked. It created quite a traffic jam on our way out to Bill Baggs State Park. One of the prime attractions were the Williams sisters.

Now the tournament formerly known as the Nasdaq-100 Open is the Sony Ericsson Open. The first one will be in March 2007. For ticket information, click on the URL below.

Equipment: * 18 Laykold cushioned hard courts, six lighted for evening play
* 6 state-of-the-art clay courts, 2 with red European clay, and 4 with green American clay. There are 2 grass courts. All courts are equipped with the newest watering system available.
* Full-service pro shop with equipment and apparel for sale and racket re-strung service.
* Clubhouse that can be rented for social events and meetings accommodating up to 200 people. Tennis related events only

Fees:

* Hard court fees: adults, $3 per person, per hour during the day, $5 per person, per hour, during evenings. Children are $2 and $3 respectively.
* Clay court fees: adults, $6 per person, per hour during the day; Children, $3 per person, per hour. No evening play allowed on clay courts. Call 305/365-2300 for details.

Tennis Programs:

*Individual private or semi-private lessons available daily, from USPTA or USPTR certified staff instructors.
* World Team Tennis (WTT ) league available.
* Summer Camp thru Cliff Drysdale Tennis Program

For more information on the tennis programs call the number below