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Bill Baggs Cape Florida State ParkvsVenetian Pool
Venetian Pool and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park are both recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Venetian Pool ranks slightly better than Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. Venetian Pool has a TripExpert Score of 85 with approval from 8 reviews like Where, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
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1200 South Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
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Fodor's "Thanks to inviting beaches, sunsets, and a tranquil lighthouse, this park at Key Biscayne's southern tip is worth the drive." Full review
Not For Tourists "Lighthouse and beautiful beaches on the tip of Key Biscayne."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"If you don’t make it to the Florida Keys, come to this park for a taste of their unique island ecosystems." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located on the southern tip of Key Biscayne, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park is probably best known for its picturesque beach." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Off-the-beaten-path mountain trails are novice-friendly and picturesque to keep both your eyes and feet amused." Full review
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Then, head through Crandon Park and end up at Bill Baggs State Park, where you can topsy-turvey around the lighthouse and maybe even spot a manatee coasting along the seashore trail.
Where "This natural paradise, located at the tip of the Key Biscayne, boasts 1.25 miles of white-sand beachfront. Rent small watercraft and bicycles." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Among the great family beaches here is the long, undeveloped stretch at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, where can you traipse the 95 steps up to the top of a historic lighthouse that dates to 1825"
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January 31, 2023
Travel + Leisure "The scenic stretch of sand here offers a relaxing reprieve...highlights include fishing, two restaurants, bike rentals, walking trails, lush flora, and a historic 1825 lighthouse that you can climb."
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2701 De Soto Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33134
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Fodor's "Sculpted from a rock quarry in 1923 and fed by artesian wells, this 820,000-gallon municipal pool had a major face-lift in 2010." Full review
Lonely Planet "Just imagine: it’s 1923, tons of rock have been quarried for one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Miami, but now an ugly gash sits in the middle of the village." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Not your average community swimming pool, this 1923 Coral Gables landmark is a spring-water oasis in the heart of the City Beautiful neighborhood." Full review
Not For Tourists "This natural pool boasts waterfalls, caves and shrinkage-inducing waters."
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"A limestone quarry that supplied building materials for the area's early homes forms the base of this whimsical municipal pool." Full review
National Geographic "A 1920s public swimming hole carved out of coral rock and surrounded by Venetian-style buildings; during the summer the 820,000-gallon (3." Full review
Where "A Venetian-style lagoon carved out of coral rock, this recently renovated historic landmark and swimming pool features caves, stone bridges and waterfalls." Full review
The Telegraph "An 820,000-gallon natural spring pool fed by an underground aquifer, the Venetian Pool was created in a historic coral rock quarry in 1923." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The only swimming pool listed on the National Register of Historic Places is emptied and refilled each day with naturally filtered water. " Full review
Frommer's "One of America’s most beautiful and unusual swimming pools, built in 1923, is hidden behind pastel stucco walls and honored with a listing in the National Register of Historic Places" Full review
