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Are there white sand beaches in the Florida Keys?

Located in Marathon, Sombrero Beach has everything you want — swaying palm trees, white sand, and beautiful water in varying shades of blue — and some things you didn't know you needed, like picnic pavilions, volleyball nets, a pier, restrooms, and public showers.



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Sombrero Beach, Marathon Sombrero ranks at the top of the list of best beaches in the Florida Keys. In fact, in 2023 Sombrero was the only South Florida beach to make the “best beaches in the US” list on TripAdvisor.

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The Keys don't have wide sandy beaches because the coral reefs we enjoy as snorkelers and scuba divers prevent the erosion and sand from building up along the shore.

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You can also swim and enjoy other water sports like windsurfing and snorkeling as well as kayaking and paddleboarding in the clear, clean water inhabited by tropical fish.

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The best areas to stay in the Florida Keys Key West – Key West is best for culture and history lovers. The key is most famed for its historic Key West Old Town and Mallory Square, although it is also the birthplace of key lime pie. Key Largo – If your dream morning is spent underwater, Key Largo is for you.

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10 Best Towns and Villages to Visit in the Florida Keys
  • Dry Tortugas.
  • Calusa Beach.
  • Key Colony Beach.
  • Marathon.
  • Anne's Beach.
  • Bahia Honda Key.
  • Long Key State Park.
  • Coco Plum Beach.


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Hyams Beach: Australia Hyams Beach in New South Wales is considered one of the beaches with the whitest sand in the world, composed primarily of quartz.

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