Key West Beaches
Find your perfect patch of sand. From swimming in the shadow of the Seven Mile Bridge, to Key West’s South Beach (not to be confused with South Beach in Miami) and swimming at a dog-friendly beach, there is a beach for everyone in the Southernmost City
Beaches
Smathers Beach
Smathers Beach feature postcard-worthy white sand, turquoise waters and coconut palms. Spend the sandy day playing volleyball, kayaking, paddleboarding or snorkeling.
Beaches
Higgs Beach Park
Where history meets the tropics, Higgs Beach Park feature a Civil War fort, a fishing pier, children’s playground, dog run and a stretch of soft sand.
Beaches
Fort Zachary Taylor
You’ll also find nature trails and picnicking areas here. Constructed in the mid-1800s, Fort Zachary Taylor is home for some of the island’s best scuba diving, nature trails, picnic spots and light currents perfect for swimming and snorkeling.
Beaches
Bahia Honda State Park
Located off the world-famous Seven Mile Bridge, explore Bahia Honda State Park's clear, bright blue waters. Take a swim, read a book, relax or play at the beach Condé Nast once named the "best beach in the continental US."
Beaches
Key West Dog Beach
Let your pup off the leash to roam free across the sand. Fido can run, play and splash across the city's only off-lead, dog-friendly beach park.
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Events Calendar
Good times and good vibes are always on deck. Check out our activities and the local music scene at Ocean Key Resort and Sunset Pier.
Jun05Snorkel Experience
Dive into the 3rd largest coral barrier reef in the world and the only barrier reef in the continental United States.
Date: May 8 - June 26, 2026
Time: Friday's, varies by tour operator
Location: Off-Site (Catamaran / Key West waters)
Jun06Sunset Sails
There is nothing quite like a Key West sunset, and the second-best place to view one (after the Sunset Pier, of course) is out on the water.
Date: May 9, 2026 - June 27, 2026
Time: Saturday's, Varies (sunset)
Location: Off-Site (Key West waters)
Jun07World Class Fishing
The Florida Keys are known for amazing fishing. From the flats and shallows, sight fishing for permit, tarpon or bonefish or in the deeper waters of the backcountry, on the hunt for snapper, grouper or tuna.
Date: May 10, 2026 - June 28, 2026
Time: Sunday's, Varies by charter
Location: Off-Site (Florida Keys waters)
Jun09Double Dip Snorkel Trip
Explore the turquoise waters of the 3rd largest coral barrier reef, teeming with fish, coral, sea turtles and more.
Date: May 12, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Time: Tuesday's, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Off-Site (Catamaran / Key West reef)
Nov01Race World Offshore Championships
Experience the most powerful of water activities in Key West with the Race World Offshore World Championships.
Date: November 1 - 8, 2026
Time: Daytime (race schedule varies)
Location: Key West (Gulf side – six-mile course)
