Top 5 Best Public Beaches

When it comes to a vacation filled with sun, sand, food, drinks, and excitement, Key West has you covered. This tropical island paradise boasts temperate waters and an impressive 285 days of sunshine a year, making it home to some truly amazing public beaches. Here is our list of the best ones.

 1. South Beach

In my opinion, this is the ultimate beach in Key West. It has everything you could possibly need - water, sand, food, drinks, and even some beach watching! 

2. Higgs Beach

If you're looking for a fantastic time at the beach, Higgs Beach is the place to be. It's a small, sandy beach with shallow waters and a pier, making it perfect for spending a day with the family on weekends. Plus, on Sundays, they have Artisan Day, where you can enjoy lots of local art and food.

3. Fort Zachary Taylor State Park Beach

This beach is known for being one of the biggest beaches in Key West and offers amenities such as concessions. With its rich history, sandy shores, and inviting waters, many consider it to be the top beach in the area.

4. Smathers Beach

For those seeking to soak up the sun and get a golden tan, Smathers Beach is another largest public beach in Key West. Its crystal-clear waters, palm-lined shores, and clear blue skies provide the perfect backdrop for a relaxing beach vacation. You can also find beach volleyball nets, jet skis, and paddleboard rentals available here.

5. Simonton Street Beach

This is a Super small beach but packs a great time and has one of the best water views with boats buzzing by all the time and Sunset Key Island in the backdrop. 

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