About Who's Been Here Revisions Bahia Honda State Park MM37 A1A, FL More Info Max Depth: 26-30ft/8-9m Average Viz: 11-15ft/3-5m Entry Type: Shore Bottom Composition: Sand Aquatic Life: Might See Something Rating: 3.00 by 1 divers Winter: 66-70°F/19-21°C 9/27/2012 7:29 AM LatitudeAdjustment 9/27/2012 7:28 AM LatitudeAdjustment 9/27/2012 7:17 AM LatitudeAdjustment 9/27/2012 7:09 AM LatitudeAdjustment 9/27/2012 7:04 AM LatitudeAdjustment 9/27/2012 6:45 AM LatitudeAdjustment 9/27/2012 6:35 AM LatitudeAdjustment

Bahia Honda State Park is a shore accessible salt water dive site, located at MM37 A1A, FL. This dive site has an average rating of 3.00 out of 5 from 1 scuba divers. The maximum depth is 26-30ft/8-9m. The average visibility is 11-15ft/3-5m.

This is a place to get wet, not a destination! This can be a place to camp with a short commute to Key West or Looe Key but I don’t recommend Looe Key Reef Resort. They overcharged us, charged for fills I didn’t get, their boat caters to snorkelers, not divers and the crew is more interested in selling you chicken dogs than your wellbeing. RayC

This is a shore dive under the old bridge and in an inlet so it must be done at slack high tide and with a dive flag. If the wind is out of the east vis will stink. Once the tide starts going out you will get the bay side green water :( There can be strong currents here so have a plan B. Fishermen in the marine dump their fish guts here so sharks sightings are always a possibility. There are cold water showers for day visitors, hot water for campers.

There is camping at the park for those traveling on a shoestring but you will need island strength bug spray as soon as you come out of the shower! If you are tenting, stakes don’t work on limestone, bring string to tie the tent to trees and/or the car. If you are traveling with a non-diver the beach here has been voted one of the best in the world. For laughs walk to the marina and watch the pelicans trying to roost in the trees :)

More info http://www.floridastateparks.org/bahiahonda/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahia_Honda_Key

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g34085-d219514-Reviews-Bahia_Honda_State_Park_and_Beach-Big_Pine_Key_Florida_Keys_Florida.html

Tide info http://tides.mobilegeographics.com/locations/319.html

http://bahiahondapark.com/looe-key-snorkeling-tours.html

Picture of the bridge on a day you don’t want to dive! http://www.wunderground.com/wximage/MikeTheiss/477