Best Beaches Between Miami and Key West

Miami to Key West – Key West’s Six Best Beaches

The tropical island paradise has some of the most beaches in the world where there are all kinds of fun things to do like swimming, water sports, sun bathe, kayak, and snorkelling in Key West. Key West has the world’s third largest living coral reef in the world which is home to many exotic species of marine life. This makes Key West one of the best choices in the world for scuba diving and snorkelling. Not just that, the weather in Key West is so perfect almost all year round, that you can enjoy a perfectly wonderful fun day in the sun. Head to the island by the Key West shuttle from Miami, and be sure to check out Key West’s six best beaches.

•Fort Zachary Taylor

Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park has a spectacular beach which is situated at the park’s southern end and offers tourists great opportunities for swimming, fishing, picnicking and snorkelling in Key West. This 87-acre park has a pre-war Civil War fort that was built in 1866. The beach is a bit rocky but unbelievably beautiful nonetheless. You can enter the beach through the Truman Annex and catch a wonderful view of the sunset while you're here. The beach is equipped with public restrooms, picnic tables, chair rentals, food & drink kiosks and barbeque pits.

•South Beach

So this South Beach may not be as snazzy and buzzing with activity as its namesake in Miami, this quaint, charming little piece of paradise is just as breathtaking. Located in front of the Southernmost Hotel in Key West, this beach is the southernmost beach in the continental United States. The sandy beach is tucked between a concrete pier and the complex of a hotel and has rather shallow waters. A favourite among the locals, you can find South Beach just at the southern end of Duvall Street. You can either rent a beach chair for the day or spread your beach towel on the silver sands. If you get hungry, head to the oceanfront Southernmost Restaurant for refreshing ice teas and delicious conch fritters.

•Dog Beach

If you've travelled to Key West with your canine companion, neither of you should miss out on Dog Beach. This is a super place to chill out and watch your pup go nuts in the water. Located at the corner of Waddell and Vernon streets, Dog Beach is known to be a bit rocky and slippery. Remember to clean up after your pooch!

•Higg's Beach

Higg’s Beach is great for families as there are kid’s playgrounds, picnic tables, chair rentals and water sport rentals. The sandy beach has a long wooden pier and is located at the end of Reynold’s Street. You will have to pay an admission fee to use the beach ad it is open from 6 in the morning to 11 in the night.

•Smathers Beach

Smathers Beach is a great place to party. The 2-mile stretch of beach has many facilities like parking, picnic tables, water sport rentals, windsurfing, parasailing, snorkelling, bike paths, volleyball, and more.