Cape Florida State Recreation

2009 | Best Place to People-Watch

Sure, there are the obvious spots -- a street-side café or neighborhood dive bar -- when you want to observe the variegated human populations of South Florida. But looking down on Earth and its inhabitants from the 95-foot Cape Florida Lighthouse is a way better perspective.Located on Key Biscayne, and built in 1825, it's the oldest structure still standing in Miami-Dade. Park guides provide tours of the historic tower, but -- unless you're with your grandparents... More »