Smathers Beach
Near Airport
The biggest public beach in Key West and considered one of the best beaches for gays in the US, Smathers has something for everyone along its 2-mile stretch:...
- Public beach
- Fun & games
- Water sport & adventure
- Outdoor Adventure
John Pennekamp State Park
Key Largo
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park at the northern end of Key Largo was the first undersea park in the U.S. and is listed on the National Register of Historic...
- Public beach
- Walking
- Outdoor Adventure
- Water sport & adventure
- Other
Zachary Taylor State Park Beach
Old Town
Zachary Taylor State Park near the Naval Station has the distinction of being the southernmost beach in the U.S. and one of the most popular in the Keys. A National...
- Public beach
- Bicycle
- Park
- Cultural & Historical
- Outdoor Adventure
- Water sport & adventure
- Water fun
- Walking
Anne's Beach
Islamorada
Surrounded by mangrove and laced with coves, Anne's Beach lends itself to nudist sunbathing. Bring a picnic.
- Nude beach
- Water fun
Bahia Honda State Park & Beach
Big Pine Key
With an award-winning beach, Bahia Honda State Park is good for beachcombing, swimming, camping, birding and kayaking. Just off shore is Looe Key National Marine...
- Public beach
- Outdoor Adventure
- Park
- Eco Tourism
- Water sport & adventure
Higgs Beach
If you brought your dog along, here's where you can take him to the beach. The dog park here has separate area according to size and doggie drinking fountains. As...
- Public beach
- Water sport & adventure
- Playground
- Outdoor Adventure
- Park
- Bicycle
Key West Dog Beach
South Shore
It's a dog's life at the Dog Beach at the end of Alberta Street about a half dozen blocks from the Higgs Beach Dog Park. They're free to fetch and splash in the...
- Public beach
- Water fun
Rest Beach
White Street Pier
Rest Beach is where to go for sunrises, sunsets and evening yoga. The White Street Pier, separating Rest and Higgs Beaches is popular with strollers and fishermen
- Public beach
- Other
- Walking
Sombrero Beach
Marathon
At Sombrero Beach, the water is deeper than at most Florida beaches, but it is a pleasant spot for swimming, picnicking and volleyball. Loggerhead turtles nest here...
- Public beach
- Water fun
- Playground
- Eco Tourism
South Beach
Old Town
South Beach is a tiny bit of sand and shallow water at the end of Duval Street close to the southernmost point in the U.S. A favorite with locals and tourists
- Public beach
- Water fun
