Beaches in Key West
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Beaches in Key West
I am headed to Key West in April for a week. As a beach lover, I am looking to spend a couple days relaxing on the beach. Any suggestions on which ones to go to? We are looking for one with a possible beach bar/water activities.
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Most of the water sports can be found @ 0 Duval St. From rentals to Charters, to glass bottom boat rides or even the Conch Train (which is money well spent if you have never been to Key West). Also take a look @ the post about the husband REALLY wanting to go to EYW, you should find it helpful.
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There are beaches along Atlantic Blvd, Smathers beach being the biggest and these are on the east side of the island. They have vendors who offer water activities.
In the historic area there is Fort Zachary Tayor. Look for signs off of Whitehead Street around the Truman Annex. (They are brown park signs) The beaches there are the best (imo) in Key West. There are rocks in the water that you can snorkel around and see fish.
As mentioned in other posts, Bahia Honda State Park has nice beaches. It is 37.5 miles north of Key West. When our kids were younger we always camped there.
In the historic area there is Fort Zachary Tayor. Look for signs off of Whitehead Street around the Truman Annex. (They are brown park signs) The beaches there are the best (imo) in Key West. There are rocks in the water that you can snorkel around and see fish.
As mentioned in other posts, Bahia Honda State Park has nice beaches. It is 37.5 miles north of Key West. When our kids were younger we always camped there.
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FWIW there is one alternative to a beach in Key West; Dante's, a bar and restaurant just past the Half Shell Raw bar, that has a pool and tiki bar that you can use as long as you buy something - a drink or a snack. The food is not bad there and they have a good raw bar, and have started having live entertainment some afternoons. The pool is not very deep, though.
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Here is a link to a map and a short summary of some of the beaches in Key West. I hope it helps, have a great time.
http://www.keywest.com/beaches.htm
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