Florida Bay · Road trip
Homestead
Farm stands, fruit and the gateway to Everglades and Biscayne national parks.
Drive from Cape Coral: 2 hr 46 min · 177 milesGoogle driving route, no traffic — expect longer in season. Same time the trip planner and driving map use.
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History in brief: Miami-Dade's second-oldest city, founded by railroad workers on land opened to homesteaders. Read the timeline
Events
- Redland International Orchid FestivalOct 16–18, 2026 · Fri noon–5 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PMFruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave · Source
- Fall & Spooktacular EventSat Oct 17, 2026 · 5–9 PMLosner Park, 104 N Krome Ave · Source
- Karaoke Night in the Park (monthly)First Friday of each month · 6–10 PMLosner Park, 104 N Krome Ave · Source
- Rob's Redland Riot Road RallyeSat Jan 16, 2027 (third Saturday in January) · Starts 10 AMCauley Square · Source
- Homestead Championship Rodeo (78th)Jan 29–31, 2027 · Fri gates 6 PM, show 8 PM · Sat–Sun gates noon, show 2 PM"Doc" DeMilly Rodeo Arena, 1034 NE 8th St · Source
- Redland Summer Fruit FestivalDates TBC (June 2027, per organizer listings) · TBC · Sat 10 AM–5 PMFruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave · Source
More on the official Florida Keys events calendar.
Eat & drink
- Los Candiles Cafe 5★ (80)436 S Krome Ave, Homestead, FL 33030, USADirectionsWebsite
- Dr. Limon Ceviche Bar - Homestead 4.8★ (1716)2508 NE 10th Ct, Homestead, FL 33033, USADirectionsWebsite
- Yardie Spice 4.8★ (1174)225 S Krome Ave, Homestead, FL 33030, USADirections
- Chefs on the Run Gastro Pub 4.7★ (888)10 E Mowry Dr, Homestead, FL 33030, USADirectionsWebsite
- JJ's Cuisine 4.7★ (370)16 NE 2nd Road, 17 NE 1st Rd, Homestead, FL 33030, USADirectionsWebsite
- Heritage Market and Restaurant 4.7★ (244)29100 SW 177th Ave, Homestead, FL 33030, USADirectionsWebsite
- Mario's 4.6★ (7328)1020 N Homestead Blvd, Homestead, FL 33033, USADirectionsWebsite
- Florida City Restaurant 4.5★ (77)1209 NW 9th Ave, Florida City, FL 33034, USADirections
- Farmer's Market Restaurant 4.3★ (1633)300 N Krome Ave #17, Homestead, FL 33034, USADirections
Things to see
- Mery Farm 5★ (96)25900 SW 197th Ave, Homestead, FL 33031, USADirections
- Redland Conservation Center 5★ (69)24025 SW 167th Ave, Homestead, FL 33031, USADirectionsWebsite
- Fruit & Spice Park 4.5★ (1988)24801 SW 187th Ave, Homestead, FL 33031, USADirectionsWebsite
- Homestead Bayfront Park 4.4★ (3977)9698 SW 328th St, Homestead, FL 33033, USADirectionsWebsite
- Blue Lagoon Farm Miami 4.3★ (889)14451 SW 252nd St, Homestead, FL 33032, USADirectionsWebsite
Places from Google (4★+ with 50+ reviews). Hours and details change — call ahead.