Key West Beaches

Except during inclement weather, there's never a bad time of the day to drop by a Key West beach.  Walking along the shore during a mild morning hour, lazing in a beach chair during a warm sunny afternoon, gazing out at a serene sunset or taking a romantic midnight stroll are all popular round-the-clock Key West beach activities.

For your safety, Florida has implemented a Beach Warning Flag System that is in use throughout the Sunshine State.  The colored flag displayed on the lifeguard stand lets you know the current surf condition at that particular beach.  Please pay close attention to the color of this flag, as it could possibly save your life and those around you.

As far as locating a Key West Beach, that's not going to be a difficult task being that it's an island.  There are however, different characteristics and amenities to each beach.  We've put together a list of the main beaches on the island, and noted what each has to offer.  This way, you can choose the best beaches for you.  

Is today going to be a beach day?  How about tomorrow or the weekend?  Find out what the weather will be like for the days ahead by viewing the Key West 7-Day Forecast on our Local News Page.

Whether it's a sunny, partly sunny or somewhat cloudy day, don't forget to put on sunscreen with a SPF of at least 30 to protect your skin from the pleasant but damaging and intense rays of the Florida sun.

Clicking on the MAP links below will take you to a Google Map, detailing the exact location of that particular beach.  For some great offshore activity ideas, we welcome you to visit our Outdoor Adventures Page.

Broken Glass Beach No facilities with a somewhat rocky terrain Location At the corner of Alberta Avenue and Seminole Avenue, between Dog Beach and Higgs Beach MAP	Dog Beach No facilities, more suitable for taking your dog for a walk (hence the name). This beach has somewhat of a rough terrain, and may not be ideal for those looking to lay out Location At the end of Simonton Street just past South Street MAP	Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park 305.292.6713 Parking, Snack Bar, Restrooms, Chair Rentals, Barbecue & Picnic Areas Admission fee Location At the end of Southard Street on Truman Annex MAP	Higgs Beach Wide Beach, Wooden Pier, Picnic Area, Restaurant, Playground, Watercraft & Chair Rentals Location Off Reynolds Street at Atlantic Boulevard MAP
Rest Beach A fisherman's paradise being that it's home of the White Street Pier.  Nice beach with nearby restrooms and picnic tables. Location Off the intersection of White Street and Atlantic Boulevard MAP	Simonton Street Beach Quaint beach adjacent to the Key West Hyatt on the North End of Key West Location At the North End of Simonton Street by Front Street MAP	Smathers Beach Parking, Bike Paths, Snack Bar, Restrooms, Volleyball Courts, Watercraft & Chair Rentals Picnic Areas Location Beach begins at Bertha Street and South Roosevelt Boulevard and extends a half-mile MAP	South Beach Concrete Pier, Favorite Beach for Locals, No Facilities Location Duval Street at South Street MAP

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