Big Pine Key attractions

Museums, Parks, Beaches, Places of Interest

NATIONAL KEY DEER REFUGE
he National Key Deer Refuge encompasses 2,300 acres of land on Big Pine Key. The refuge is the primary home of the famous Key deer, a small subspecies of the Virginia white tail deer. The deer are best observed in the early morning and early evening hoursPhone: 305-872-0774 *
Big Pine Key , FL 33042

BAHIA HONDA STATE PARK
Recently named the second most beautiful beach in North America, Bahia Honda (meaning deep bay in Spanish) not only provides white sandy beaches; tropical vegetation and a great variety of bird life are included in this mini-paradise. Phone: (305)872-3210 *
36850 Overseas Highway
Big Pine Key , FL 33043

BAT TOWER
In 1929, Businessman Ricter C. Perky built a tower on this property to house bats, which he hoped eat up the island's mosquitoes. Mile Marker 17
Sugarloaf Key , FL 33042

BLUE HOLE
This sinkhole from the old railroad days has blossomed into a watery wildlife attraction in the heart of the National Key Deer Refuge. The Blue Hole harbors alligators, turtles and freshwater fish. There is an alligator observation area and trails. Phone: 305-872-0074 *
Key Deer Boulevard
Big Pine Key , FL 33043

Camping
Camping is extremely popular in the Lower Keys. The wide land mass and unique terrain provide excellent material for the 14 campground and R.V. parks. Ranging from smaller, private parks to the large resort-type camp areas. Various Campgrounds
Big Pine Key , FL 33040

LOOE KEY
This beautiful coral formation is named after the H.M.S. Looe, a British ship that foundered on the coral in 1744. Brightly colored tropical fish mingle amid sea fans and coral canyons under the protection of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Five Miles Offshore Oceanside
Big Pine Key , FL 33043

Eco-Tours, Dolphin Encounters, Wildlife Displays

Watersports

Golf
Golfers staying in Big Pine and the Lower Keys are just a 25-minute drive from the Key West Country Club, a beautifully landscaped public course on Stock Island, adjacent to Key West. The par-70 championship course was designed by Rees Jones, Inc., a company famous for creating challenging but fair layouts.

Key West Golf Club
Phone: 305-294-5232
6450 E. College Road
Stock Island, FL 33040
Theaters

Art Galleries & Photography

Relaxation
Spas and Massage Therapists Jody Gay Licenced Massage Therapist
Phone: 305-872-4990
Big Pine Key , FL 33043

Sugarloaf Sports, Leisure & Fitness Club
Phone: 305-745-3577
Bad George Road
Sugarloaf , FL 33042