Location: Key West
Top Things to do in Key West
Top 6 Beaches in Key West, Florida (FL)
Does time ever pass in the Florida Keys? Everyone and everything in Key West seems to go at its own pace, right down to the ice melting slooooowly in your margarita glass. Of course, it’s not all limes and leisure – Key West is known as the “Winter White House” because of its appeal to visiting U.S. presidents, and the island has been home to literary greats like Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams. The diving here is phenomenal, as is the kid-friendly Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center.
Restaurants in Key West
1. Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,798 reviews
Historic site of a Civil War-era fort, currently being excavated; also has a beautiful beach for swimming and snorkeling.
Reviewed By dansD4938BT - Key West, United States
Fort Taylor has the best beach in Key West the friendly staff that runs the park is excellent they do have a nice concession stand on the beach and chairs and umbrellas to rent highly recommend if you’re going to Key West to spend the day at this place
2. Simonton Street Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By rconard84 - Salt Lake City, United States
We chose Lagerheads for our Welcome Party, for all our guests on our destination wedding (2.21.2020) I worked with Michele and they laid out a great spread of tacos, Cuban sandwiches, salad and ceviche appetizers! Despite the weather being crazy that night, the event was a hit! Everyone loved Lagerheads! Thank you & your staff for a memorable night! Riki & Tyler
3. South Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 958 reviews
Reviewed By 565dianek - Woodbridge, United States
This was definitely one of the busiest and most popular attractions on Key West and everyone is so good about helping each other take to document this landmark.
4. Higgs Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 817 reviews
Reviewed By marktR7230NV
A lovely place to spend the afternoon! For $20.00 you get 2 chairs and an umbrella placed where you like and face the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. There are restrooms on the beach as well as a sand volleyball court. Take a walk on the pier and get some great photos of the beach and shoreline. One of the perks here is that “Salute” Restraunt is located right on the beach so you can have lunch on your bathing suit as long as you put on shirt and shoes. The view is wonderful, as you eat the ocean is right there.
5. Smathers Beach
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 1,417 reviews
A pretty public beach; several vendors rent water sports gear and beach chairs.
Reviewed By C1638HVsamanthar - Cleveland, United States
Very nice, clean, relaxing beach. The water is warm and fairly shallow quite a way out from shore. No overcrowded, either. It was a great experience.
6. Dog Beach
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 61 reviews
The only beach in the Florida Keys where dogs are welcome to take a dip.
Reviewed By wwhitehorses - Miami, United States
Yes it’s small and yes it can smell from the sea grass but it’s perfect if your puppy enjoys the ocean and your in key west. There are hardly any spots or info for our fur friends here so be kind when you come to enjoy the view and water. P.s. (Watch for rocks) Have a cocktail after at Louie’s, they also are kind and have an amazing view! ????????
