Bahia Honda State Park

Extremely well run and managed. Incredible beaches. We tried out the beach near the marina a couple times on our recent trip- great swimming beach, very shallow water for kids with a very gentle slope to deeper water. It was very popular on a Sunday afternoon but we were able to find parking and a spot to lay our blanket. We returned mid week to a much smaller crowd- soaked up the sun and floated around the same ropes off swimming area after a short hike to the old bridge to look at the view and see both the Atlantic and the gulf sides of the beach. Our third visit was to the very far end of the Atlantic side park access- again, phenomenal beach and IMO a better area to swim if the wind and weather conditions are right. They were for us! Many people were snorkeling and we did see some fish and even a ray skittering across the bottom close to shore. It’s also has gentle fade into deeper water and tons of sandy area to swim and relax. Paddle boards and other boats are permitted in this area so there was much to see and as many beaches- great people watching. It was a bucket list beach for me and it did not disappoint

Perfect little getaway for the day. Several beaches to choose from, all clean and well kept. Nice store where you can buy food, snorkle supplies, and souvenirs. There is plenty of parking and opportunities for beautiful photos.

Rather small state park with camping available beachside. The beach was littered with seaweed. There is a short nature trail on one end of the park and a trail to the old car bridge on the other. Day pass is $9. Ample parking and some public restrooms were available.

Lovely and low key state park with beach area and simple trails, plus the highest point to see beautiful views of the ocean. The old historic train bridge and the information signs along the trail were really interesting. We went late morning and only about a 10 minute wait to enter the park. Didn’t get a chance to check out the main area of paid activities but enjoyed our time, lots for the 3 yr old to run around and explore, and a cute gift shop with coffee, drinks, ice cream, snacks.

20 years ago this place was a hidden gem. We had to wait 20 minutes to get in and walk to the very end of the park to find a secluded beach spot. We did find one and it was worth the walk as we saw dozens of conchs, some sea hares and lots of fish! Still a beauty! Just busy.