We drove to Key West for the day and stopped at Bahia Honda to take a swim. This is our second visit to the park and we love it here. I will agree that there was a lot of seaweed on the ocean side of the beach but the water is so beautiful. We swam off the bayside (near the... more

We got to the park around 11am. The front gate attendant was so helpful and nice. We found a secluded part of Sandspur beach. It was kinda far from the parking area. We walked quite a way down the beach. It was so nice. It was partly shaded and it really helped because it was extremely hot that day. The... more

I camped at Bahia Honda for 5 nights and it was GREAT! The beaches are really nice, there is seaweed but it didn't smell and by midday the tide is out far enough that you don't have to be near it really. Great snorkeling at the beach, saw cool fish, lobsters, sea biscuits, star fish, and conchs. I highly recommend... more

We went here on a hot Saturday afternoon, looking to take a nice stroll on a beach and a quick dip in the ocean, because guidebooks and travel reviews claim that this is one of the best beaches in Florida - yeah right! Boy were we disappointed. We paid $9 to enter the park and were there for less than... more

The Florida Keys do not have many sandy beaches to enjoy but the (southernmost) beach at Bahia Honda was the best one that I have found so far. We went in August so when we first pulled into the State Park we were overwhelmed by the smell of rotten eggs which is actually rotten seaweed. They do their best to... more

We stayed in Sandspur Campground - Site #65 the 3rd week of August, 2009. Site was right on the beach and we had a great view. Bugs were not a problem but it was very hot even with the sea breeze - bring fans! We reserved out site 10 months in advance and I think that is pretty much the... more

I see reviews from people complaining about seaweed. I can imagine that would be a huge turn off! Fortunately for us, we experienced none. Our vacation was filled with beautiful soft white sand and crystal clear water. We were there right after Christmas. I've noticed that many reviews regarding the seaweed were from those visiting in the summer. Sandspur and... more

In looking at the past reviews, the seaweed must be seasonal, and when my family and I went it must have been prime seaweed season...I am not talking about a few pieces...I am talking about solid patches of seaweed extending 10 feet from the shore. It stunk so bad. I would have appreciated the park ranger to have advised us... more

My family and I were in the Keys from July 19, 2009 to July 25, 2009 and we had been researching since February as to which beaches to go to. I found Bahia Honda and was blown away by the pictures and reviews. I was really looking forward to this beach/park and talked it up so, everyone's expectations were high.... more