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17 Miami Area Most Popular Boating Experiences

Key Biscayne is a great place to hang with your best friends and family while you enjoy the beautiful sunshine in the Miami sky. Located not far from Miami downtown or the famous South Beach, Key Biscayne, a secluded island nestled just off Florida's Gold Coast. Known for its homes, breathtaking beaches, and fine dining,  located just across the Rickenbacker Causeway, a short jaunt from downtown Miami. The best way to enjoy the area is from the water - on a Miami boat rental or luxury yacht rental.

The secluded key provides several different itineraries for day charter or multi-day trips. Here are several to consider once you pick up your miami boat rental.

• Biscayne National Park -- 25.4824° N, 80.2083° W

Shimmering waters. Intriguing wildlife. The site of a dozen shipwrecks and over 10,000 years of history. Every day is a new adventure in Biscayne National Park, the largest marine park in the continental U.S. and home to Florida’s only living coral barrier reef. It’s not just a place - it’s an idea of what we can be. A day in the park offers opportunities for a sailboat, boat charter, jet ski, snorkeling, SCUBA diving, or just relaxing on deck to gaze out over the bay. No pass or fee is required for entry into the park. 

• Boca Chita Key -- 25.5231° N, 80.1745° W

South across the Biscayne Bay, roughly 45 minutes from Miami, is Boca Chita. The mangroves along the coastline, shorebirds overhead and wading nearby including cormorants, pelicans, and seagulls. Spotted dolphins leap high into the air, playfully interacting with one another. The waters below are a mesmerizing cobalt, reflecting the brilliant sunshine. A great place to bring a fishing boat, rod and bait.

• Coconut Grove -- 25.7292° N, 80.2344° W

Coconut Grove Here’s where the locals hang out all day long. It is a bohemian neighborhood known as the “Grove” to locals, and they love it for its small town feel. Hugging the shoreline of Biscayne Bay, it hosts the largest marina in Miami, several mega yacht  and luxury boat along with the occasional regatta. Great local restaurants serve delicious fare right off the water and unique boutiques are around every corner. 

• Crandon Park Marina -- 25.7094° N, 80.1562° W

Located two miles south of the Rickenbacker Causeway, Crandon Park Marina is operated by the city of Miami and includes an urban park and a stunning beach. With slips large enough for 80’ yachts, it offers spectacular fishing and an artificial reef for snorkeling.. 

• Dry Tortugas National Park --24.6285° N, 82.8732° W

For those interested in a multi-day sale particularly on a charter yacht, the National Park is 70 miles west of Key West.  Originally home to the Calusa Indians, today, the park is famous for its amazing saltwater fishing, beautiful shipwrecks, and the country's largest masonry structure - Fort Jefferson.

• Elliot Key -- 25.4397° N, 80.2001° W

Located within Biscayne National Park and the northernmost of the true Florida Keys, Elliott Key has been used by local Indian tribes, pirates and slave traders and even pineapple farmers. The seven mile long key is only accessible by boat and today offers some great hikes, fishing and picnicking. Elliott Key is especially known for its many snorkeling spots including Sawgrass Bay, Sandwich Cove, Hurricane Reef and Mandalay Wreck where you can enjoy over 500 varieties of fish that swim these waters. 

• Flagler Memorial Island --25.7853° N, 80.1528° W

The MacArthur Causeway bridges the waters between Miami’s South Beach and the condos of Bal Harbour. Lurking beneath that bridge, however, is a secret island made by man. Made in memory of Henry Flagler, the founder of Standard Oil and the Florida East Coast Railway, this 4-acre island has a purposeful 110 ft obelisk rising from its center in his honor.

• Fowey Rocks Lighthouse --25.5906° N, 80.0966° W

This old lighthouse was first activated in 1878 and has been a beacon of welcome to the Keys ever since. The structure is located just 7 miles south of Cape Florida, which offers ample places for snorkeling and diving opportunities.

• Haulover Sandbar -- 25.9029° N, 80.1291° W

Haulover is a picturesque location with clear blue water reached only by boat. Beach geeks and beginners alike flock to it because of its party-like atmosphere that attracts musicians and food trucks on the water. It’s a great destination for fresh air, sun, sand and waves.

• Jupiter Sandbar -- 26.948188° N, 80.100117° W

The section of the Loxahatchee River that joins the Intracoastal Waterway holds one of the most interesting geological formations in the area, which is why it has been a favorite for local boaters for years. As the tide recedes, one will see this unique formation, which has been built up by hundreds of thousands of years of mineral deposits coming down the river from the ocean. The west side is great for families and snorkeling and the east side is where the party crowd gathers. 

• Lake Sylvia -- 26.1048° N, 80.1115° W

Florida's Intracoastal Waterway is the first vacation destination that comes to mind when you think of cruising Florida. But the luxury boats in this area of Fort Lauderdale are a sight to behold. Tucked away off the intracoastal, between the wealthy homes along the coast, is Lake Sylvia. It's well-protected from the elements, with a natural harbor and safe anchorages for boaters to enjoy.

• Miami Beach Art Deco District - 25.7803° N, 80.1304° W

Miami Beach's Art Deco Historic District is one of the world's great collections of Mediterranean Revival and Miami Modern architecture. The district was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1980, and has been recognized by the American Institute of Architects as one of the most significant international groupings of such buildings ever designed. With their porthole windows and ship like railings, they look much like boats out of water.

• Miami Marine Stadium -25.7423° N, 80.1709° W

Miami Marine Stadium has been the landmark for locals to show off to their friends for decades. First used as a theater for power boat racing, the structure was recently put on the National Register. Decades of graffiti and street art have made it a colorful canvas for those that have had the opportunity to view it from the water.

• Nixon Beach -- 25.6889° N, 80.1784° W

When Miami is all about the party. Where better to experience a party but on a party boat. you can find the right thing to do, no matter what time of day it is. For all of the speedboat in Miami chasing the perfect wave, there's Nixon Beach, where everyone knows your name and you won't have to wait too long to pull up a chair. It's off of Mashta and Hurricane Harbor, and it will never be too crowded.

• No Name Harbor -- 25.6768° N, 80.1628° W

Activities abound. At No Name Harbor, inside Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, you can spend an entire day exploring its shores and waters. Tern nesting areas and native mangroves abound. Tour the many miles of trails through wetlands and hardwood hammocks that lead to white-sand beaches. Then, stop by the Boater's Grill at the top of the bay and enjoy the sunset with a beer in hand. Being south of the city, No Name Harbor is one of the best places near Miami for a sunset cruise.

• Peanut Island -- 26.7733° N, 80.0472° W

Palm Beach County’s top destination: Peanut Island. This is your place to be on the water. Anchoring, docking, swimming, snorkeling, showers, restrooms and picnic areas are all yours to enjoy. Plus you will find a museum and footpaths. The nuclear fallout shelter that was built during the Cold War is located in this county park and it remains open for public view today.

• Stiltsville --25.6546° N, 80.1744° W

Stiltsville sits on Biscayne Bay like a colony of sea birds, seemingly just out of reach. Roaring 20s gangsters built the first slanted shacks over shallow, seagrass beds, and the place became an exclusive getaway for the rich and famous. It was the place to see and be seen when visiting Miami Beach. Of the 27 original structures, only 7 remain and public permit is required to access. However, sailing by the islands you can enjoy the same sea beds and easy currents that made this such an attractive location.