Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

Cape Florida, or “the Cape of Florida,” was named by explorer Ponce de Leon during the first Spanish expedition to Florida in 1513. Cape Florida has long served as a beacon for freedom – from Seminole Indians seeking to remain in their Florida home, to fugitive slaves and Black Seminoles who secretly gathered before taking safe passage to the British Bahamas. When the Cape Florida Lighthouse was built in 1825 it began the next chapter of life on Cape Florida, now reaching its bicentennial in 2025 as the oldest standing structure in the county! Now it marks a place to relax and enjoy the Florida sunshine on a beach often ranked in the top 10 beaches nationwide. Visitors can delve into history on guided tours through the historic Cape Florida Lighthouse and Keeper’s Cottage Museum, go bird watching along the parks trails, enjoy picnic areas, over a mile of beautiful beach, fish at the southern seawall, or find a bench to enjoy...The Real Florida. Join our 2nd Saturday Day of Action to help keep this historic paradise clean and free of trash and marine debris for everyone to enjoy!