The 10 Best Beaches in Florida Keys, Florida Keys

January 24, 2022 Janette Largent

Stretching 126 miles south toward Cuba, the stunning Keys are a perfect escape. Highlights along the way include Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Big Pine Key and the irrepressible Key West. Get up close with an amazing array of fish while snorkeling, diving or fishing in the warm turquoise waters. Creeks, coral and costumed spectacles are other lures along the way. Highway 1 is a spectacular ribbon tying together the islands and atolls of this paradise between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic.
Restaurants in Florida Keys

1. Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park

601 Howard England Way, Key West, FL 33040-8395 +1 305-292-6713 https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/fort-zachary-taylor-historic-state-park
Excellent
54%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 6,798 reviews

Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park

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. Bahia Honda State Park

36850 Overseas Hwy, Big Pine Key, FL 33043-3517 +1 305-872-2353 https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Bahia-Honda
Excellent
62%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4,001 reviews

Bahia Honda State Park

Reviewed By 212DeeDee - Kimbolton, United States

This is a must stop in the keys beautiful beach great snorkeling Nice gift shop really cool history and lots of fun.

3. Sombrero Beach

Marathon, FL 33050 +1 305-743-0033 http://www.ci.marathon.fl.us/government/parks/city-parks-and-beaches
Excellent
56%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,505 reviews

Sombrero Beach

Reviewed By JulieE340

A beautiful beach with bath facilities, playground, volleyball courts, and the perfect place to watch the sunset!

4. Sunset Park Beach

West Ocean Drive and 12th Street, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 http://www.keysweb.info/Travel-Lodging/Parks/sunset_park.htm
Excellent
69%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 234 reviews

Sunset Park Beach

Reviewed By Greggpeck - Key Colony Beach, United States

Great park for...you guessed it, watching the Sunset! Such a serene setting on the ocean, watching the boats go by...I love it because there are some shade trees and a tiki hut. A walk on the pier is also a must do. The park has brand new bathrooms too!

5. Simonton Street Beach

North end of Simonton Street, Key West, FL
Excellent
40%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
11%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 92 reviews

Simonton Street Beach

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

6. South Beach

South end of Duval Street, Key West, FL
Excellent
33%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
7%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 958 reviews

South Beach

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.

7. Harry Harris Park

Mile Marker 92.5 Oceanside, Tavernier Key, Key Largo, FL 33037 +1 305-852-7161 http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/facilities/Facility/Details/250
Excellent
29%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
5%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 274 reviews

Harry Harris Park

Reviewed By NC2264 - Deerfield Beach, United States

Nice park & man made beach. Has space for kids and picnic area. Small beach area with some shade. Also good place to snorkel from beach. Also has boat slips.

8. Library Beach Park

84 Johnston Ave, Islamorada, FL 33036-3717
Excellent
41%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
4%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 82 reviews

Library Beach Park

9. Higgs Beach

1000 Atlantic Blvd Atlantic Ave and White St, Key West, FL 33040-4852 http://www.cityofkeywest-fl.gov/egov/apps/locations/facilities.egov?view=detail&id=69
Excellent
31%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
9%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 817 reviews

Higgs Beach

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.

10. Calusa Beach

Big Pine Key, FL
Excellent
42%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 48 reviews

Calusa Beach

Reviewed By mlee89 - Santa Rosa Beach, United States

Although much damage was received by Hurricane Irma this is still a beautiful spot if you have a respect for nature. It is a smaller beach so it can get crowded during the winter and on holiday weekends. Nice temporary restrooms are available for your use, and the concession is starting to operate again. I always enjoy visiting here and it's a great place to catch the sunset with the historic Bahia Honda Railroad Bridge.

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