Smathers Beach
Key West's longest public beach, with about 800 meters of man-made white sand, water sports and food trucks.
Smathers Beach stretches along South Roosevelt Boulevard on the island's south shore. It is a public beach with replenished sand and rows of palms. The water is shallow and calm, good for wading. You can rent windsurfing boards, stand-up paddleboards and motorboats. The shoreline has food trucks and restrooms. Entry is free, while roadside parking is charged by the hour. The beach is about 4 km from Old Town, roughly 15 minutes by bike, and close to the airport and Fort East Martello.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Key West
- West Martello Tower
- Fort East Martello Museum
- Key West Cemetery
- Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
- Southernmost Point Buoy
- Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
- Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters