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			{{Short description\|Island in Florida, United States}}
	{{other uses\|Bahia Honda (disambiguation)}}		{{other uses\|Bahia Honda (disambiguation)}}
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	\| location = ], United States		\| location = ], United States
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	\| area = {{convert\|524\|acre\|km2}}		\| area = {{convert\|524\|acre\|km2}}
	\| established = 1961		\| established = 1961
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	]'s ] once ran through the present parkland to ]. Built between 1905 and 1912, it was destroyed by the severe ]. Later, the railroad bridge foundations were used to build the ], which became ]. Part of the old Bahia Honda Bridge is accessible from the park, and offers a panoramic view of the islands. In 1908, the Florida East Coast Railway Company built two large two-story dormitories there to house workers building the Bahia Honda Bridge.		]'s ] once ran through the present parkland to ]. Built between 1905 and 1912, it was destroyed by the severe ]. Later, the railroad bridge foundations were used to build the ], which became ]. Part of the old Bahia Honda Bridge is accessible from the park, and offers a panoramic view of the islands. In 1908, the Florida East Coast Railway Company built two large two-story dormitories there to house workers building the Bahia Honda Bridge.

	In 1890 Bahia Honda Key was the southern terminus for Miami-Dade county which stretched as far north as present day St. Lucie River.		In 1890 Bahia Honda Key was the southern terminus for Miami-Dade county, then known as Dade county, which stretched as far north as present day St. Lucie River.

	==Recreational activities==		==Recreational activities==
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	==Hours==		==Hours==
	Florida state parks are open between 8 a.m. and sundown every day of the year (including holidays).		Florida state parks are open between 8 a.m. and sundown every day of the year (including holidays).

			==Climate==

			Bahia Honda Key has a ] (]), similar to the rest of the Florida Keys.

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			\|location = Bahia Honda Key, Florida (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2004–present)
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			\| Jan avg record high F = 82.1
			\| Feb avg record high F = 84.4
			\| Mar avg record high F = 85.9
			\| Apr avg record high F = 89.0
			\| May avg record high F = 90.9
			\| Jun avg record high F = 92.0
			\| Jul avg record high F = 92.9
			\| Aug avg record high F = 93.7
			\| Sep avg record high F = 91.9
			\| Oct avg record high F = 89.7
			\| Nov avg record high F = 85.1
			\| Dec avg record high F = 83.5
			\| year avg record high F = 94.1
			\| Jan high F = 74.3
			\| Feb high F = 76.3
			\| Mar high F = 78.4
			\| Apr high F = 82.4
			\| May high F = 85.4
			\| Jun high F = 88.1
			\| Jul high F = 89.9
			\| Aug high F = 89.8
			\| Sep high F = 87.8
			\| Oct high F = 84.3
			\| Nov high F = 79.1
			\| Dec high F = 76.0
			\|year high F = 82.6

			\|Jan mean F = 69.2
			\|Feb mean F = 70.9
			\|Mar mean F = 73.3
			\|Apr mean F = 77.1
			\|May mean F = 80.2
			\|Jun mean F = 82.9
			\|Jul mean F = 84.5
			\|Aug mean F = 84.3
			\|Sep mean F = 82.7
			\|Oct mean F = 79.9
			\|Nov mean F = 74.6
			\|Dec mean F = 71.3
			\|year mean F =

			\| Jan low F = 64.1
			\| Feb low F = 65.4
			\| Mar low F = 68.1
			\| Apr low F = 71.7
			\| May low F = 75.0
			\| Jun low F = 77.8
			\| Jul low F = 79.0
			\| Aug low F = 78.8
			\| Sep low F = 77.7
			\| Oct low F = 75.5
			\| Nov low F = 70.2
			\| Dec low F = 66.6
			\|year low F = 72.5
			\| Jan avg record low F = 50.5
			\| Feb avg record low F = 52.5
			\| Mar avg record low F = 57.3
			\| Apr avg record low F = 64.1
			\| May avg record low F = 69.3
			\| Jun avg record low F = 72.4
			\| Jul avg record low F = 73.2
			\| Aug avg record low F = 73.6
			\| Sep avg record low F = 73.1
			\| Oct avg record low F = 68.8
			\| Nov avg record low F = 61.3
			\| Dec avg record low F = 57.4
			\| year avg record low F = 47.5
			\|Jan record high F =89
			\|Feb record high F =90
			\|Mar record high F =93
			\|Apr record high F =95
			\|May record high F =98
			\|Jun record high F =98
			\|Jul record high F =100
			\|Aug record high F =99
			\|Sep record high F =99
			\|Oct record high F =95
			\|Nov record high F =94
			\|Dec record high F =92
			\|year record high F =
			\|Jan record low F =39
			\|Feb record low F =44
			\|Mar record low F =51
			\|Apr record low F =59
			\|May record low F =66
			\|Jun record low F =68
			\|Jul record low F =71
			\|Aug record low F =71
			\|Sep record low F =70
			\|Oct record low F =59
			\|Nov record low F =54
			\|Dec record low F =46
			\|year record low F =
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			\| Jan precipitation inch = 1.88
			\| Feb precipitation inch = 2.10
			\| Mar precipitation inch = 1.68
			\| Apr precipitation inch = 2.40
			\| May precipitation inch = 3.77
			\| Jun precipitation inch = 5.65
			\| Jul precipitation inch = 4.77
			\| Aug precipitation inch = 5.74
			\| Sep precipitation inch = 7.53
			\| Oct precipitation inch = 6.24
			\| Nov precipitation inch = 2.23
			\| Dec precipitation inch = 2.07
			\|year precipitation inch = 46.06
			\| unit precipitation days = 0.01 in
			\| Jan precipitation days = 5.1
			\| Feb precipitation days = 5.1
			\| Mar precipitation days = 4.5
			\| Apr precipitation days = 4.8
			\| May precipitation days = 5.9
			\| Jun precipitation days = 8.3
			\| Jul precipitation days = 10.3
			\| Aug precipitation days = 11.5
			\| Sep precipitation days = 13.3
			\| Oct precipitation days = 9.9
			\| Nov precipitation days = 5.7
			\| Dec precipitation days = 5.9
			\| year precipitation days =
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			\|publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
			\|title = U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Bahia Honda SP, FL
			\|access-date = February 16, 2023
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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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Bahia Honda State Park
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Bahia Honda’s beach in April 2019

Location	Monroe County, Florida, United States
Nearest city	Marathon, Florida
Coordinates	24°39′34″N 81°15′42″W / 24.659576°N 81.261578°W / 24.659576; -81.261578
Area	524 acres (2.12 km)
Established	1961
Governing body	Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Bahia Honda (meaning deep bay, in Spanish, locally pronounced: BAY-ah HON-da , also pronounced (in Spanish): Bah-EE-ah OWN-dah ) is an island in the lower Florida Keys.

U.S. 1 (the Overseas Highway) crosses the key at approximately mile markers 36-38.5, between Ohio Key and Spanish Harbor Key 12 miles (19 km) west of Marathon, close to the west end of the Seven Mile Bridge.

The island is virtually uninhabited, being home to the 524-acre (212-hectare) Bahia Honda State Park. Founded in 1961, the park occupies most of the island. The channel at the island's west end is one of the deepest natural channels in the Florida Keys.

Fauna

Marine life is quite plentiful in the waters surrounding the island. Just off the beach snorkelers can spot many species of small reef fish, as well as rays, barracuda, and even the occasional small nurse shark.

The only known natural colony of the now rare Miami blue butterfly was discovered in the park in 1999. The butterfly had been thought to have become extinct as a result of Hurricane Andrew in 1992.

Flora

Several rare plants, including yellow satinwood (Zanthoxylum flavum), Florida silver palm (Coccothrinax argentata), Coconut palm (Cocos nucifera), Key thatch palm (Leucothrinax morrisii), and the endangered small-flowered lily-thorn (Catesbaea parviflora) are found in the park

History

Henry Flagler's Florida East Coast Railway once ran through the present parkland to Key West. Built between 1905 and 1912, it was destroyed by the severe Labor Day Hurricane of 1935. Later, the railroad bridge foundations were used to build the Overseas Highway, which became U.S. 1. Part of the old Bahia Honda Bridge is accessible from the park, and offers a panoramic view of the islands. In 1908, the Florida East Coast Railway Company built two large two-story dormitories there to house workers building the Bahia Honda Bridge.

In 1890 Bahia Honda Key was the southern terminus for Miami-Dade county, then known as Dade county, which stretched as far north as present day St. Lucie River.

Recreational activities

The 2.5-mile (4.0 km) natural, white sand beach was rated the #1 beach in 1992 in the United States by "Dr. Beach" Stephen Leatherman (the first Florida beach to be so honored), making it popular for swimming. A nature trail near the park's oceanside beach skirts a tidal lagoon before passing through a coastal hardwood hammock. Bicycling and inline skating can be done on the park's 3.5-mile (5.6 km) paved road, and there are several fishing and picnicking spots in the area. The Sand and Sea Nature Center features displays about local sea and shore life, including corals, shells, crabs, sea urchins, drift seeds, sea sponges and sea turtles.

Kayaks and snorkeling gear can be rented at the park, and boat trips for snorkeling on the reef are available. The park has a marina with boat slips available for overnight rental. Campsites (primitive and full hook-up) and vacation cabins are available, although reservations for the winter months can be very difficult to get.

The park is also a part of the Great Florida Birding Trail.

Hours

Florida state parks are open between 8 a.m. and sundown every day of the year (including holidays).

Climate

Bahia Honda Key has a tropical savanna climate (Aw), similar to the rest of the Florida Keys.

Climate data for Bahia Honda Key, Florida (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2004–present)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	89 (32)	90 (32)	93 (34)	95 (35)	98 (37)	98 (37)	100 (38)	99 (37)	99 (37)	95 (35)	94 (34)	92 (33)	100 (38)
Mean maximum °F (°C)	82.1 (27.8)	84.4 (29.1)	85.9 (29.9)	89.0 (31.7)	90.9 (32.7)	92.0 (33.3)	92.9 (33.8)	93.7 (34.3)	91.9 (33.3)	89.7 (32.1)	85.1 (29.5)	83.5 (28.6)	94.1 (34.5)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)	74.3 (23.5)	76.3 (24.6)	78.4 (25.8)	82.4 (28.0)	85.4 (29.7)	88.1 (31.2)	89.9 (32.2)	89.8 (32.1)	87.8 (31.0)	84.3 (29.1)	79.1 (26.2)	76.0 (24.4)	82.6 (28.1)
Daily mean °F (°C)	69.2 (20.7)	70.9 (21.6)	73.3 (22.9)	77.1 (25.1)	80.2 (26.8)	82.9 (28.3)	84.5 (29.2)	84.3 (29.1)	82.7 (28.2)	79.9 (26.6)	74.6 (23.7)	71.3 (21.8)	77.6 (25.3)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)	64.1 (17.8)	65.4 (18.6)	68.1 (20.1)	71.7 (22.1)	75.0 (23.9)	77.8 (25.4)	79.0 (26.1)	78.8 (26.0)	77.7 (25.4)	75.5 (24.2)	70.2 (21.2)	66.6 (19.2)	72.5 (22.5)
Mean minimum °F (°C)	50.5 (10.3)	52.5 (11.4)	57.3 (14.1)	64.1 (17.8)	69.3 (20.7)	72.4 (22.4)	73.2 (22.9)	73.6 (23.1)	73.1 (22.8)	68.8 (20.4)	61.3 (16.3)	57.4 (14.1)	47.5 (8.6)
Record low °F (°C)	39 (4)	44 (7)	51 (11)	59 (15)	66 (19)	68 (20)	71 (22)	71 (22)	70 (21)	59 (15)	54 (12)	46 (8)	39 (4)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	1.88 (48)	2.10 (53)	1.68 (43)	2.40 (61)	3.77 (96)	5.65 (144)	4.77 (121)	5.74 (146)	7.53 (191)	6.24 (158)	2.23 (57)	2.07 (53)	46.06 (1,170)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)	5.1	5.1	4.5	4.8	5.9	8.3	10.3	11.5	13.3	9.9	5.7	5.9	90.3
Source: NOAA

Gallery

View of the sunrise
View of the Bahia Honda Rail Bridge from Bahia Honda State Park
Sunset through the Old Bridge
Magnificent frigatebird
Bahia Honda State Park – Old Railroad Bridge
Old Railroad Bridge
Old Railroad Bridge – view of trusses
Bottlenose dolphins swimming just off the beach
Morning view of beach
Dry seed pods
Beach access
View in direction of Gulf of Mexico
Sunset
Panoramic view of the Bahia Honda Key and the park from the bridge

References

Farren, R. (1999). Highroad Guide to the Florida Keys and Everglades. Highroad Guides. John F Blair Pub. p. 94. ISBN 978-0-89587-280-7. Retrieved September 7, 2017.
^ Fodor's In Focus Florida Keys: with Key West, Marathon & Key Largo. Travel Guide. Fodor's Travel. 2017. p. pt120–122. ISBN 978-0-14-754675-3. Retrieved September 7, 2017.
"NOWData – NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
"U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Bahia Honda SP, FL". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved February 16, 2023.

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