Beaches Near Key West, Florida

4 monitored beaches with current water quality ratings

4 with Good water quality 1 counties

Key West is the southernmost city in the continental US, surrounded by warm turquoise waters year-round. Smathers Beach, Fort Zachary Taylor State Park, and Higgs Beach are all within the city, while Bahia Honda State Park is a 40-minute drive up the Overseas Highway.

All Beaches by Distance from Key West

GOOD

Key West Beach

Monroe County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

1 mi

11 CFU

 GOOD

Bahia Honda State Park

Monroe County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

33 mi

11 CFU

 GOOD

Sombrero Beach

Monroe County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

45 mi

15 CFU

 GOOD

Anne's Beach

Monroe County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

64 mi

16 CFU

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Water Quality Near Key West

All beach water quality ratings shown are based on enterococcus bacteria testing by the Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches Program. Beaches are tested at least twice per month. A reading of 35.4 CFU/100mL or below is rated "Good" — safe for swimming. Readings above 70.5 CFU/100mL trigger a health advisory.

Distance shown is straight-line distance from Key West. Actual driving distance may be longer. Always check current beach conditions before heading out, especially after rainfall.

Disclaimer: Water quality data sourced from the Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches Program. This is an independent project — not affiliated with Florida DOH or any government agency. Always check with Florida DOH for official conditions.