Key West, Florida Beaches
The southernmost point of the continental United States, Key West is a breathtaking coastal destination edged with emerald-blue waters, lively beaches and a living coral reef. From the rocky shores of Fort Zackary Taylor State Park to the sandy expanse of Smathers Beach, Key West offers many idyllic strands for swimming, snorkeling, diving, jet skiing, parasailing, fishing, exploring, picnicking, sunset watching, and soaking up rays. Feel the beachfront
Key West Beach Packages.
A landmark hotel on Duval Street, steps from South Beach, Crowne Plaza Key West La Concha is a historic hotel with vintage charm and luxurious comfort. This casually elegant Key West hotel features beautifully appointed rooms and suites overlooking the action of Duval. Enjoy fresh seafood at Jack’s Seafood Shack, lounge by the outdoor pool and poolside bar, or celebrate in our stylish event venues, including The Top - a beautiful rooftop deck and the highest spot in Key West to watch the gorgeous Key West sunsets. Surrounded by Key West’s top beaches, our charming hotel also offers a fitness center, concierge, free WiFi, Starbucks Coffee, and an array of thoughtful travel amenities for a relaxing Key West beach getaway. Find out about our
Key West Beach Package. [Top] Fort Zachary Taylor State Park.
One of the best beaches in Key West, Fort Zachary Taylor is a rocky 87-acre state park with a sand beach and a pre-Civil War Fort. A Mix of sand and coral rock, the beach is a wonderful spot for swimming along the three coves, sunbathing, snorkeling and watching magical sunsets. Snorkelers can explore the rock-pile barriers just offshore for small tropical fish. The park offers a food/drink kiosk, chair rentals, tables and BBQ's. Bicycles are the preferred way to get to Ft. Zach.
South Beach.
Located at the south end of Duval Street in the heart of Old Key West, South Beach is a small sandy strand with shallow waters, a concrete pier and picnic tables. Set on the Atlantic Ocean, South Beach is a popular hangout with the locals and great place to swim, catch some rays and grab a drink at the beachfront café.
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Smathers Beach.
Stretching along the southern shore of the island for 2 miles along South Roosevelt Boulevard, Smathers Beach is Key West’s longest beach. The popular stretch of sandy man-made beach on a shallow reef is an idyllic spot for swimming, sunning, jet skiiing, parasailing, windsurfing, snorkeling and volleyball. The beach offers vending stands, chair rentals, bike paths, picnic tables, volleyball nets, watersports rentals, restrooms, and ample parking. You can rent windsurfers, kayaks, rafts, and go parasailing. Step across the dune onto the sidewalk for e Italian Ice or a hot dog.
Dog Beach.
Located next to Louie's Backyard (Vernon and Waddell), Dog Beach is a canine playground and one of the few beaches that dogs are allowed. The rocky beach is a wonderful spot for playing with your pooch in the ocean.
[Top] Higg's Memorial Beach.
Located along the southern edge of Key West, Higg’s Beach is a wide sandy beach with a long wooden pier. Higgs Memorial Beach is the second largest beach in Key West and offers swimming areas, covered picnic tables, a pavilion, a playground, chair and watersports rentals, rafts, restrooms Saturday Yoga on the Beach on Saturdays and beachfront restaurant with outdoor tables facing the sand. Paintings on the columns holding up roofs on each picnic table are colorful with a real Key West vibe. A bicycle path winds along the edge of the beach.
Rest Beach.
Located on the Atlantic Ocean, Rest Beach offers soft sand and natural vegetation for relaxing and watching the amazing colors of the Key West sunrise. Home of the White Street Pier, a great fishing and strolling spot, Rest Beach is 300 yards long and offers picnic tables, a yoga deck with nightly classes, and restrooms within walking distance. The White Street Pier is one of the best places in Key West for an evening stroll and listening to the rhythmic slap of the waves.
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Top Beaches in the Florida Keys.
Discover the most beautiful and exotic beaches in the Florida Keys within an hour’s drive of Key West. If you crave fine sand, azure waters, amazing sunsets, tropical breezes, vast horizons, views of mangrove islands and low-key natural beauty, the Florida Keys will captivate your spirit. Located a half hour from Key West, Bahia Honda is one of the best beaches in the country, boasting white sand and breathtaking views.
Bahia Honda State Park Beaches.
A 30 mile drive from Key West, Bahia Honda is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Recently listed as one of the top ten nicest beaches in the US by the Travel Channel, Bahia Honda offers miles of soft sugary white sand, shallow and clear water, gorgeous ocean views and the best windsurfing ever! Facing west, the long, crescent-shaped beach offers a semi-protected lagoon for swimming and snorkeling and spectacular Florida Keys sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean. Bahia Honda also offers pagodas for picnics and a nature center. There is a fee to enter the state park.
[Top] Dry Tortugas Beach.
Take the ferry or catamaran 70 miles from Key West to Fort Jefferson Dry Tortugas National Park, with the most beautiful beach in the Florida Keys. The white-powder sand beach and crystal-clear waters offer remote swimming, snorkeling and diving adventures. Enjoy guided tours of the historic fort and stunning views of the emerald green backcountry islands.
Anne’s Beach.
Located at Mile Marker 73.4 in beautiful Islamorada, Anne’s Beach is a narrow sandy beach on the Atlantic Ocean. The rustic looking beach has mangrove trees growing behind the sand along with a boardwalk for strolling through the trees and gazing out into the ocean. Anne’s Beach also offers picnic tables on decks, so bring a cooler and relax. It is known as a nude beach, so feel free to go au natural!
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