Homestead is a city in
Miami-Dade County, Florida in the
United states (USA). Nestled between Biscayne National Park to the east and Everglades National Park to the west. The city is located approximately 35 miles (56 km) southwest of Miami, and 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Key Largo. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.4 square miles (37 km2). 14.3 square miles (37 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (0.63%) is water.
The city experiences a tropical monsoon climate that borders on a tropical savanna climate. The summers are hot and humid and high temperatures average between 88° and 92°F (31° to 33°C), meanwhile the winters are mild, but average cooler than nearby coastal areas.
Main points of interest in Homestead: ArtSouth, Biscayne National Park, Coral Castle, Everglades National Park, Fruit and Spice Park, Historic Downtown District, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Monkey Jungle, Turkey Point Nuclear Generating Station
