Boca Chita Key, Biscayne Bay National Park, Convoy Point, Cape Florida

Boca Chita Key is an island in the Florida Keys approximately 3 miles east of the island of Key West. It's name is Spanish for "Girl Mouth." It is mainly composed of salt marshes and is home of the largest Naval Air Station (Boca Chita NAS) in South Florida.

Boca Chita - An island located in Biscayne Bay National Park
Boca Chita is a small island that is located approximately 12 miles south of the Cape Florida
lighthouse on Key Biscayne, and Boca Chita Key is located approximately 9 miles from Convoy Point.
At one point, Boca Chita was privately owned and as the owner was preparing the island for
his own private use, until which time his wife was fatally injured on the island. She later passed away and he found the memories too deep to continue to work on developing the property. Boca Chita is now owned and operated by the U.S. National park services.
The fish are abundant, the water is clear, the location beautiful and facilities clean.

The island is a popular destination for families, overnight campers and day charters from Miami or South Florida. Boca Chita Key offers year round exceptional weather.