What side of Key West has the best beaches?

One of Key West's best-known beaches is also its largest. Located on the south coast of the island, Smathers Beach is a half-mile long and is one of four main beaches in Key West proper.



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One of the best beaches in Key West is located inside Fort Zachary Taylor Park, the southernmost state park in the country. The beach boasts crystal clear waters and is perfect for families looking for a unique place to cool off.

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The best public swimming beaches on mainland Key West are Fort Zachary Taylor, Higgs Beach and Smathers Beach; resorts such as the Casa Marina Resort or Southernmost Beach Resort also offer private access to swimming beaches.

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10 Best Beaches in Florida Keys
  • Dry Tortugas National Park.
  • Sombrero Beach.
  • Zachary Taylor State Park Beach.
  • Higgs Beach.
  • C.B. Harvey Rest Beach.
  • John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.
  • Sunset Park Beach.
  • Anne's Beach.


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the Bay (Gulf) side. There are some great places to stay on either side, but the Atlantic side is quieter. On the Bay side you can see (and access) the majority of water activities, like glass bottom boat rides, sunset sails, snorkel and scuba tours, fishing, etc. I would not want to stay near the airport.

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If you're looking for the quintessential Florida Keys experience - Key Largo is your best bet. If you're looking for eclectic entertainment, spirited bars, and parties that roll all night long - Key West is certainly 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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Free beaches in the Florida Keys:
  • Anne's Beach. Mile Marker 73.4, Islamorada. ...
  • Sombrero Beach. Directions: Turn south at Mile Marker 50 at the light (Publix Shopping Center) and follow Sombrero Beach Road for about two miles to the end. ...
  • Veterans Park. Mile Marker 39.9, Big Pine Key. ...
  • Smathers Beach. ...
  • Higgs Beach.


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In general, you do not need a car while in Key West. The island is small, only 4-miles wide by 2-miles wide, and the historic quarter known as Old Town is all within a 1-mile radius. Taxis, ride-sharing services, bicycles, walking, and city buses are plentiful and a convenient way to get around.

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Simonton Street Beach This diminutive Key West beach draws in-the-know locals, and tourists who've stumbled upon it while exploring the island. To find Simonton Street Beach, head to the end of the street of the same name, on Key West's Gulf of Mexico side.

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Key West beaches are similar to The Bahamas, with white sand, coral rocks, and shallow turquoise water with tropical fish right off shore.

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Arguably the most relaxing beach in Key West is Fort Zachary Taylor State Park & Beach. Its rocky coast is uncrowned, shaded by Australian Pine Trees and it offers up some of the most beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Key West Harbor.

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Siesta Key has the whitest sand in all of Florida, and some say it's the softest sand in the world.

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Go November through February to feel the energy and heat With a primed climate – high temperatures are typically in the mid- to upper-70s – and a unique tropics-meets-winter holiday charm, it's no wonder so many opt to hit the Florida Keys this time of year.

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While Key Largo is undoubtedly the prettiest of all the Florida Keys, it's also one that's home to plenty of activities for the avid beachgoer. With scenic views like this, it would be tough not to fall in love with such a beachside beauty!

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