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Key Biscayne is a small town which encompasses beauty and
luxury and lies east of Miami and south of Miami Beach. If you are looking to
unwind and enjoy a picnic in the park or on the beach, play some volleyball or
just simply lay out for a tan, Key Biscayne is the place for you to be.
The Communities
The community of Key Biscayne is a mixture of lavish
tropical gardens, serene white sand beaches and an eclectic collection of fine
dining.
Key Biscayne’s east and west coast hosts different types of
homes on each end. The West Coast of the town is geared toward family living
with three bedroom houses as well as mansions. The East Coast is however concentrated on continuous resort style living as it boasts
beautiful luxury condos.
Key Biscayne is home to the Biscayne Nature Center and Miami
Seaquarium and also hosts world renowned tennis events such as the Sony Open
Tennis Tournament. Popular attractions in the town include: Miami Seaquarium,
Miami Seaplane Tours, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Recreation Area, Miami Dade
Eco-Adventure Tours, Virginia Key Beach Park, Crandon Park Golf Course and
Crandon Park.
The Beaches
Key Biscayne has some of the most beautiful beaches in the
world. With beautiful beaches comes extraordinary coral reefs; they are one of
a kind and absolutely beautiful. The Crandon Park Beach is a beauty to behold
and is definitely more than just a beach. It is equipped with a collection of
self-guided nature tours, beach volleyball courts, kayak rentals, eco-adventure
tours and bird and butterfly walks. This town is also home to the Bill Baggs
Cape Florida State Park Beach which was ranked at number seven (7) by Dr. Beach
in 2013. Windsurfing can be done by the Hobbie Beach which is located just
before arriving to Key Biscayne. The beaches are beautiful and perfect for
swimming, a picnic or just that romantic walk.
The Prices
The real estate in Key Biscayne is extremely luxurious and
exudes a level of beauty comparable to none. Homes on the real estate market in
Key Biscayne can range from USD$625, 000 up to USD$10, 299, 000. According to
city-data.com estimated median house or condo value in the year 2012 was
$782,562.
The area has several hotel complexes and condominiums which
attract very high prices; The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, The Key Colony complex of
four buildings, The Grand Bay, The Ocean Club, EmeraldBay, Botanica, Tidemark,
the Towers of Key Biscayne and Oceansound.
In Key Biscayne, the median asking price for a townhouse and
condo is at USD$625 per square foot while the single-family house is about
USD$925 per square foot.
Local Restaurants
There are endless restaurant options in Key Biscayne to suit
every budget and taste such as: The Oasis, Cioppino, Pino at the Towers,
Cantina Beach Restaurant, The Plaza Italian Restaurant, Stefano’s, Tango Grill, La Boulangerie and La Piazzetta.
Most of the restaurants provide an atmosphere which
encourages persons to stay a while after dinner and enjoy cocktails.
School Zones
There are many school options in Key Biscayne; St. Agnes
Academy, St. Christopher’s Montessori and Key Biscayne International Christian
School. The Miami Dade College is only 7 miles away and the Al Miami
International University of Art and Design just a short 8 miles away. Key
Biscayne is also equipped with community colleges such as Pankey L D Institute
and Aguamarina Art School and the town is also served by the Miami Dade County
Public Schools.
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