Key Biscayne is reached by the Rickenbacker Causeway from Brickell, and crossing it changes the mood: mangroves, cycling paths, quiet residential streets and state parks at both ends. The Ritz-Carlton sits on a long stretch of beach with gardens and a recently refreshed look.

It is one of Miami's best family resorts, and a natural pick for tennis and padel players. Couples who want calm without Surfside prices also do well here. Nightlife is in the city, a 20–30 minute drive.

• Luma the main restaurant.
• Paralia Mediterranean cooking by the sea.
• Rum Bar for cocktails.
• Dune and Pura Vida for casual beach and pool eating.
• Scoop and Stefano's for ice cream and quick treats.

Outlets and hours vary seasonally and are confirmed for your dates.

Pools and a serviced beach front the Atlantic; cabanas reserved separately at extra cost. Crandon Park and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park are nearby for beach walks and the lighthouse.

The racquet center offers tennis, padel and paddleball, with lessons and court fees confirmed with the resort. The spa and fitness center round out the program.

Brickell is about 15–25 minutes; the airport about 25–35. Club Level is optional and category-specific. Residences with kitchens suit families staying a week or more.

Bring or rent bicycles: the island's paths connect the resort to Crandon Park, the village and the lighthouse at Bill Baggs. Racquet players should reserve court time and lessons ahead, and families should ask about kids' programming dates before they travel.

Key Biscayne also suits travelers who want nature close at hand. Kayaking and paddleboarding on the bay side, snorkelling off Cape Florida and early-morning cycles are all easy to arrange, and the Miami Seaquarium site and Virginia Key Beach lie along the causeway. Couples may prefer a high oceanfront room; families should weigh a residence with a kitchen and space to spread out. Compared with the Ritz-Carlton in Coconut Grove, which is urban, and South Beach, which is walkable, this is the resort choice of the three operating Miami Ritz-Carltons in our collection.

Address

455 Grand Bay Drive, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 · Open map

Location & arrival

The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami · Miami International Airport (MIA)

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Rates

On inquiry. Resort fee, parking, court fees and Club inclusions confirmed in writing.

Families

Children's activities, cribs and connecting rooms confirmed by the resort.

Accessibility

Accessible room features confirmed with the resort on request.

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