If you want to experience the beauty of South Florida, look no further than Coconut Grove’s Barnacle Historic State Park. Besides offering a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, the Barnacle is the place to go for fun activities, such as Yoga by the Sea, Moonlight Concerts, Old Time Dances, and plenty more.
The Barnacle was built 1891, and it is exists in such a true state that it is like a time machine back to The Era of the Bay. It was the home of Ralph Middleton Monroe, one of Coconut Grove’s most influential pioneers, who was known for his charm and wit. Monroe heartily cherished the natural world, and today his land exists as one of the last few remaining stretches of Florida of its kind.
There are plenty of special events being held at the Barnacle Historic State Park and you are always welcomed to stop by. One of these is Coastal Cleanup, which is an opportunity for you to volunteer your work to help clean up the coastline in order to mitigate the amount of human influence in the area. Park admission is free if you decide to lend a hand, and you will have a great time pitching in to a good cause.
Family-oriented programs are a great incentive to visit the Barnacle Historic State Park. Beach Adventure provides families a great way to get out and see the great outdoors, learning about how to protect the environment and enjoying beach-themed games and activities. The entire family will love to spend time together at Beach Adventure.
Since the park is so huge, activities are split off by region, so check to the location nearest to where you intend to go to see if there are any special activities that would be perfect for your family. The Barnacle Historic State Park is located on Biscayne Bay at 3485 Main Highway.