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Places in Virginia Key
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Where to eat and drink in Virginia Key
Waterfront dining
Rusty Pelican Miami
Bayfront restaurant known for views toward the Miami skyline, on the Virginia Key side of the causeway.
Tip: Book ahead for sunset tables; hours not confirmed directly, so check first. The mailing address says Key Biscayne though it sits on Virginia Key.
- Cost
- $$$
- Parking
- Valet (about $10 per a 2026 review; not confirmed by restaurant)
- Free transit
- No free transit confirmed to Virginia Key.
- Waterfront
- Yes, on Biscayne Bay facing the Miami skyline
3201 Rickenbacker Cswy, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Open in MapsOfficial siteWaterfront bar and kitchen
Gramps Getaway
Waterfront sister bar to Wynwood's Gramps under the old Whiskey Joe's palapa at Rickenbacker Marina, with frozen drinks, bar food and live music or DJs.
Tip: Bay and skyline views from the marina; hours not confirmed on the official site, so check before going. The mailing address says Key Biscayne though it sits on Virginia Key.
- Cost
- $$
- Parking
- Valet listed by third parties (about $7; not confirmed)
- Free transit
- No free transit confirmed to Virginia Key.
- Waterfront
- Yes, on Biscayne Bay at Rickenbacker Marina
3301 Rickenbacker Cswy, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
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Things to do in Virginia Key
Historic beach park
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
Beach and nature park that opened on August 1, 1945, as Miami-Dade's beach for Black residents during segregation; that history remains central to a visit today.
Tip: Open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov to Mar, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Apr to Oct. Free on foot or bike; cars pay $5 Mon to Thu, $10 Fri to Sun. No pets except service animals.
- Closed
- Thanksgiving, December 25
- Cost
- Free
- Parking
- Vehicle entry $5 Mon to Thu, $10 Fri to Sun, $12 holidays (covers parking); free on foot or bike
- Free transit
- No free transit confirmed to Virginia Key.
- Waterfront
- Yes, Atlantic-side beach
4020 Virginia Beach Dr, Miami, FL 33149
Open in MapsOfficial siteWaterfront park
Virginia Key Beach North Point Park
A separate city-operated beach and natural area with walking paths, shore access and native habitat.
Tip: Open 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Nov to Mar, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Apr to Oct. Cars pay $8 at the gate; lifeguards year-round; service animals only.
- Parking
- Vehicle entry $8 per car, $25 per bus (covers parking); no overnight parking
- Free transit
- No free transit confirmed to Virginia Key.
- Waterfront
- Yes, guarded Atlantic-side beach
3801 Rickenbacker Cswy, Miami, FL 33149
Open in MapsOfficial site1963 modernist landmark
Historic Miami Marine Stadium
1963 modernist stadium built for water-based events, unused since 1992 while the city plans its restoration.
Tip: The stadium itself is closed to the public; see it from the Basin Trail and the grounds around it.
- Closed
- Stadium interior closed to the public
- Cost
- Free
- Parking
- Grounds used for large events; parking not confirmed
- Free transit
- No free transit confirmed to Virginia Key.
- Waterfront
- Yes, on the Marine Stadium basin
3501 Rickenbacker Cswy, Miami, FL 33149
Open in MapsOfficial siteDog-friendly shoreline
Hobie Beach
Informal shallow-water beach along the Rickenbacker Causeway known for skyline views and windsurfing.
Tip: One of the few dog-friendly beaches near downtown; follow posted dog and swimming rules.
- Cost
- Free
- Parking
- Roadside parking along the causeway (not confirmed)
- Free transit
- No free transit confirmed to Virginia Key.
- Waterfront
- Yes, shallow Biscayne Bay shoreline
Rickenbacker Cswy, Virginia Key, Miami, FL 33149
Open in MapsOfficial siteRowing and watersports
Miami Rowing and Watersports Center
Virginia Key rowing club offering training programs for youth and adults on Biscayne Bay.
Tip: Visitors can join as guest rowers ($30 a day, swim test required) or sign up for a three-week Learn to Row course; it is not a walk-up rental counter.
- Cost
- Guest rowing $30 per day; classes and programs priced separately
- Parking
- Not confirmed
- Free transit
- No free transit confirmed to Virginia Key.
- Waterfront
- Yes, on the Marine Stadium basin
3601 Rickenbacker Cswy, Miami, FL 33149
Open in MapsOfficial sitePublic shoreline trail
Virginia Key Basin Trail
Restored public walking and biking trail along the edge of the historic Marine Stadium basin.
Tip: The city confirms this trail is open; nearby construction or events can affect access.
- Cost
- Free
- Parking
- Not confirmed
- Free transit
- No free transit confirmed to Virginia Key.
- Waterfront
- Yes, along the Marine Stadium basin
3501 Rickenbacker Cswy, Miami, FL 33149
Open in MapsOfficial siteMountain bike trail network
Virginia Key Mountain Bike Trails
More than 10 miles of volunteer-built mountain-bike singletrack in North Point Park, maintained with the Virginia Key Bicycle Club since 2010.
Tip: Trails follow North Point Park hours (7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Nov to Mar, to 7 p.m. Apr to Oct); cars pay $8 and the gate closes 60 minutes early.
- Parking
- Inside North Point Park; vehicle entry $8 per car
- Free transit
- No free transit confirmed to Virginia Key.
- Waterfront
- Near the shore; trails are wooded
Arthur Lamb Jr Rd, Virginia Key, Miami, FL 33149
Open in MapsOfficial siteKayak, paddleboard and bike rentals
Virginia Key Outdoor Center
Rental and tour outfitter inside North Point Park offering kayaks, paddleboards and bikes, plus sunset and full-moon paddles.
Tip: Hours are seasonal and weather permitting. Cars pay North Point's $8 entry; tell rideshare drivers to enter the park, not stop at the gate.
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 10 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5:30 PM
- Cost
- Rental fees vary (not captured)
- Parking
- Inside North Point Park; vehicle entry $8 per car
- Free transit
- No free transit confirmed to Virginia Key.
- Waterfront
- Yes, on a Biscayne Bay lagoon
3801 Rickenbacker Cswy, Miami, FL 33149
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Updated October 25, 2026. Hours change, so confirm before you go.