Smathers Beach - Free Public Beach

Smathers Beach - Free Public Beach

Longest public beach with white sand and activities.

Smathers Beach is Key West's longest public beach, offering over half a mile of white sand, turquoise waters, and palm trees. Enjoy free access for swimming, sunbathing, picnics, and water sports like kayaking (rentals available nearby). This donation-based spot is family-friendly with restrooms, showers, and volleyball courts. A relaxing haven for beach lovers, open daily from dawn to dusk.

 

Key West's Largest Beach

A Half Mile of Paradise

Lined with palm trees and glistening white sand, Smathers Beach stretches along the Atlantic Ocean on Key West's south side. With calm, shallow waters perfect for families and over 150,000 visitors annually, it's the island's favorite beach destination.

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Beach Amenities

Restrooms & Showers – Available on-site (7am-4:30pm)

Beach Rentals – Chairs, umbrellas, and watersports equipment ($50/day for chair & umbrella set)

Volleyball Courts – Multiple courts along the beach

Food & Drinks – Food trucks and vendors nearby

Boat Ramp – Public access for watercraft

Wheelchair Accessible – Ramps and beach wheelchairs available

Plan Your Visit

Visitor Information

7:00 AM – 11:00 PM (Restrooms close at 4:30 PM)

Admission: FREE

Parking: $5/hour (Mon-Sat 8am-midnight, Sun noon-midnight). Free lot available across South Roosevelt Blvd. Handicapped spots available.

Best Time: Year-round. Water temps stay above 70°F. Busiest March-April (spring break).

Note: No lifeguards on duty

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South Roosevelt Boulevard Key West, FL 33040

Daily: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM

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