Escape to paradise at The Village of Key Biscayne, incorporated on June 18, 1991. Just a short and scenic drive over the Rickenbacker Causeway from the bustling city, this island oasis is bordered by Miami-Dade County’s Crandon Park to the north and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park to the south. Originally home to Tequesta Indians, pirates, and coconut plantations, Key Biscayne was connected to the mainland in 1947 by the Rickenbacker Causeway. This sparked a building boom that included 553 homes built by the Mackle brothers and the Key Biscayne Hotel which opened in 1952. Today, when you cross over the causeway to Key Biscayne, you’ll leave behind the hustle and bustle of city life for a subtropical paradise just offshore. Explore nearby coastal barrier reefs or dive into history with the only federally recognized underwater archaeological trail in the United States. Key Biscayne is an oasis of sandy beaches, nature preserves and restaurants with stunning views Come experience all that Key Biscayne has to offer!