I have often wondered which Florida Key has the whitest sand?
I like
Florida Key for many reasons
.
First,
the peculiarity of the Keys allows me to experience beach life without waves
.
Second, the sands allow me to enjoy a barefoot stroll along the beach.
I can say that the Fort Zachary Taylor Historical State Park has the whitest sand among the keys.
I will take
you through the Florida Key and why people love
coming to the state for it.
If you are traveling from Miami to
Key West
or from Key West to Miami, Key West is the first or last Florida Keys you will see.
Depending on the direction you are coming from.
There are 800
keys between Miami and Key West
.
These keys are linked by U.
S Highway 1, which is 180 miles long and has 42 bridges.
The Atlantic Ocean
binds this highway on one side and the Gulf of Mexico
on the other.
Key West is gorgeous.
Of all the Florida Keys, it has the highest number of people living in it.
It is in
Key West that the Mile Marker
“0” of U.
S.
Highway 1 Is seen.
Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum, the great nightlife on Duval Street, and the daily beautiful sunset celebration at Mallory
Square are all found in Key West
.
Key West is
popular for its beautiful and fun-filled water sports, just like other Keys on the Florida
Keys.
Every
beach in Key West is outstanding and each
of them has its unique attractions.
I have listed these top eight beaches for you to explore its white sands.
Smathers Beach
Smathers Beach is located on the southern coastline of Key West.
It is the longest beach on the island, and the most tranquil.
The white sand in this land can measure up to 2 miles.
It has flourishing palm trees and beautiful blue sea water.
The hurricane sweeps a good quantity of the sand every year.
Rumor has it that
the sand will be replenished from the Bahamas
.
The beach is good for swimming, sunbathing, playing volleyball, or snorkeling, but it does not have fish.
The beach has facilities, and there are mobile shops from which you can buy snacks and drinks.
You are not charged money to be allowed access to the beach.
Having a day out in the sun on this beach will make your day.
Dog Beach
You are not
allowed to bring your dog with you to Key West beaches, however, there is a beach
meant for dogs in Key West.
It is called, “dog beach”.
The beach is 20 feet wide, but you cannot easily locate it.
The beach is hidden away at Waddell and Vernon, near Louie’s Backyard.
Taking your dog to this beach will give it classic entertainment.
This beach has rocks, clumps, and seaweed, but those things will not interest your dog.
Note you cannot swim on this beach.
When you are through with entertaining your dog, you can entertain yourself as well at Louie’s, with food or drink.
You can take your dog along with you, but it must be leashed.
Rest Beach
Rest
Beach is one of the smallest beaches in Key
West.
This beach is located at the end of White Street.
Rest Beach is also known as C.
B.
Harvey Park.
It is very narrow but has white and fine sand.
There are a few picnic tables and benches for your relaxation.
At the end of Rest Beach, you will see the Edward B.
Knight Pier.
It will be worth your while going down there to have a view of the Atlantic Ocean.
It is a fantastic experience watching sunrise and sunset from this beach.
If you are pissed off by the crowd that gathers there every day to celebrate sunset at Mallory Square, you can alternatively go to Rest Beach.
Clarence S.
Higgs Memorial Beach Park
Clarence S.
Higgs Memorial Beach Park is located near Smathers Beach at the end of Reynolds Street, which is adjacent to the Waldorf Astoria Casa Marina Resort.
The
beach is encompassed by Tropical
vegetation.
It has fine white sand with shallow water.
There is something most spectacular than the beach in this place.
This is the only park in the whole of America where you can find a shore-accessible underwater marina park.
The park is the end point of the
Florida Keys
Overseas Heritage Trail.
Parking here is free.
There are so many water sports to engage you.
Loungers and deck chairs are provided in this park for maximum relaxation.
I enjoy visiting the Tropical Water Sports to book sports water at a cheap price.
Whenever I am tired of swimming and sunbathing, I cross over to the other side of the road, to West Martello Fort.
It is a Civil War-era fortification that features a tower.
You will be educated about the history there.
There are lovely gardens all around the fort and that is where
Key West
Garden Club is located.
There is a wooden pier at the end of the beach that was recently renovated.
Dogs are not allowed on this beach, but there is another beach for dogs on the other side of the road.
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FAQs
Does Key West have white sand?
Bahia Honda State Park is located about 30 miles north of Key West.
The park has shallow crystal waters, very tall pine trees, and some miles of soft white sands.
These popular state park players host two beaches.
The beaches are Calusa Beach and Sandspur Beach.
What part of the Keys has the clearest water?
You will get the clearest blue waters in Key West at Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park.
This park is a Historic Landmark, National park.
Its water is good for snorkeling and diving.
You will see the city’s most preferred beach at the park’s southern end.
Its location made it very good for paddling, fishing, and picnicking.
Which Florida Key has the whitest sand?
Sparkling turquoise water, tall palm trees, beautiful sunrises and sunsets, and picturesque white sand beaches are what the
Florida Keys
are known for.