Fort Jefferson in Dry Tortugas National Park
COMPILED BY CATRIONA GREW AND RORY GOULDING, WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM REGIS ST LOUIS. PHOTOGRAPHS: MICHAEL RUNKEL/GETTY IMAGES, JUSTIN FOULKES
SIGHTS Bahia Honda State Park (
bahiahondapark.com; Mile 37) This park, with its long, white-sand (and at times seaweed-strewn) beach, named Sandspur Beach by locals, is the big attraction in these parts. As Keys beaches go, this is probably the best natural stretch of sand in the island chain. There’s also the novel experience of walking on the old Bahia Honda Rail Bridge, surrounding islands. Heading out on kayaking adventures is another great way to spend a sun-drenched afternoon.
Blue Hole (off Mile 30.5)