Neptune Memorial Reef
The Neptune Memorial Reef is an underwater columbarium in what was conceived by the creator as the world's largest artificial reef, covering over 600,000 square feet (56,000 m2) of ocean floor at a depth of 40 feet (12 m). Its address puts it 5 mi east of Key Biscayne. For a second stop, Hard Rock Stadium is 20 mi away.
A landmark, 5 mi east of Key Biscayne
Key Biscayne is the nearest base
Key Biscayne is 5 miles west, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 76–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Neptune Memorial Reef
The Neptune Memorial Reef is an underwater columbarium in what was conceived by the creator as the world's largest artificial reef, covering over 600,000 square feet (56,000 m2) of ocean floor at a depth of 40 feet (12 m). It was originally conceived by Gary Levine and designed by artist Kim Brandell and known as the Atlantis Reef Project or the Atlantis Reef. As of 2012, the Reef occupies a one-half-acre (0.20 ha) space, but a planned expansion 16 acres (6.5 ha) is underway. The city design involves underwater roads leading to a central feature with benches and statuary.
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- Landmark
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- 8.8K a year
Nights near Neptune Memorial Reef
Close by, places to stay are in Miami Beach (335) and Miami (197).
- 1Hard Rock Stadium
- 2Nu Stadium
- 3Kaseya Center
- 4LoanDepot Park
- 5Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
- 6Biscayne Bay
- 7Miami Seaquarium
- 8Biscayne
Miami Beach
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
81,594 people · 21% vacation homes
8 mi northwest of Neptune Memorial Reef
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Neptune Memorial Reef | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Beach 21% vacation homes | 8 mi northwest | 15 min | 335 322 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 9 hostels · 1 campground | 81,594 | $557K | — |
| Miami | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 197 167 hotels · 20 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 5 hostels | 489,812 | $518K | D |
| Hollywood | 23 mi north | 35 min | 128 88 hotels · 29 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 157,019 | $411K | — |
| Coral Gables | 11 mi west | 15 min | 25 23 hotels · 2 campgrounds | 49,578 | $1,090K | B− |
| Miami Springs | 15 mi northwest | 20 min | 31 25 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel | 13,611 | $561K | — |
| Doral | 18 mi northwest | 30 min | 44 43 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 81,634 | $563K | B |
| West Miami | 14 mi west | 20 min | 22 20 hotels · 2 motels | 7,125 | $489K | — |
| Sunny Isles Beach 37% vacation homes | 17 mi north | 25 min | 28 28 hotels | 22,395 | $549K | B |
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Getting there
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Pair Neptune Memorial Reef with these
Other well-known places within 21 miles.
Big draw120 mi Stadium & arenaHard Rock Stadium
Big draw29 mi Stadium & arenaNu Stadium
Big draw38 mi Stadium & arenaKaseya Center
410 mi Stadium & arenaLoanDepot Park
58 mi MuseumVizcaya Museum and Gardens
612 mi LakeBiscayne Bay
75 mi Theme parkMiami Seaquarium
815 mi National ParkBiscayne National Park487K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Hard Rock Stadium: elisfkc2, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Nu Stadium: Cuban Boy, CC0 · Kaseya Center: jjron, GFDL 1.2 · LoanDepot Park: Roberto Coquis, CC BY 2.0 · Vizcaya Museum and Gardens: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Biscayne Bay: Don Ramey Logan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Miami Seaquarium: Averette at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 · Biscayne National Park: National Park Service, Public domain
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What people ask about Neptune Memorial Reef
What town is Neptune Memorial Reef near?
Key Biscayne, FL, about 5 miles west.
When is the best time to visit Neptune Memorial Reef?
January, February, March, April, November and December, with highs of 76–82°.
What is the closest airport to Neptune Memorial Reef?
Miami (MIA), about 14 miles away.
Where should I stay near Neptune Memorial Reef?
Miami Beach (8 mi, 335 places to stay), Miami (9 mi, 197 places to stay) and Hollywood (23 mi, 128 places to stay).
Ask a local in Key Biscayne
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.