South Florida With 95 percent of its 180,000 acres lying under turquoise Caribbean-like water, Biscayne National Park makes for the perfect bubble-blowing getaway. The park, located just south of Miami, hosts a unique ecosystem with roughly 23 miles of mainland mangrove shoreline, 45 small keys, living coral reefs, and sprinklings of sea grass beds.
The best way to enjoy the park is by boat. The park includes the longest stretch of mangrove forest left on Florida's East Coast, Biscayne Bay and a living coral reef.
Snorkel & Scuba Diving
One great way to experience that natural beauty is to snorkel. Paddle to the shoreline flats for the best in Biscayne snorkeling. You will have a personal encounter with underwater sea life from beautiful coral reefs, sponges, sea urchins and stone crabs to manatee, sea turtles, and sharks below, plus a full range of marine birds wading the flats. Don't worry if you've never snorkeled before. If you can swim, you can snorkel. The park even provides the mask, fins and an inflatable vest that can keep kids afloat as they explore.
For those who prefer to stay high and dry, the park offers a glass-bottom boat tour. There are also scuba and snorkeling dive trips, island excursions plus canoe and kayak rentals. Interpretive programs are conducted regularly by rangers at the Dante Fascell Visitor Center, where exhibits and films also provide an introduction to the park. This Florida state park offers ample opportunities for swimming, fishing, nature walks and picnicking. Facilities include a bookstore, restrooms, first aid and a gift shop. Tent (and boat) camping is available on nearby Boca Chita Key and Elliott Key.
For Information: 305-230-7275.
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Services are always close at hand from dining venues and shops to a fully equipped fitness center. Just steps away is our sister resort, TradeWinds Island Grand, where you can enjoy a full service salon and spa, tennis courts, paddleboats, beach volleyball and much more. Get a spectacular view of the Gulf by parasailing or renting a waverunner. Take a sunset sail or dolphin watch cruise with Dolphin Landings right down the street.
Only a short drive to downtown St. Petersburg, you can explore some of Tampa Bay’s best museums, shops and restaurants. And just 30 minutes from Tampa International Airport and St. Pete/Clearwater International Airport, you don’t have to go far to “just let go”.
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With 95 percent of its 180,000 acres lying under turquoise Caribbean-like water, 
For those who prefer to stay high and dry, the park offers a glass-bottom boat tour. There are also scuba and snorkeling dive trips, island excursions plus canoe and kayak rentals. Interpretive programs are conducted regularly by rangers at the 
