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Where is the clearest water in Key West?
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Top rated in Key West, going by ratings and popularity: Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park Beach, Higgs Beach and Smathers Beach. Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park Beach is the standout — rated 4.6★. There are 7 beaches in Key West in total.
From our listings, ranked by rating and popularity:
- Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park Beach (4.6★, Key West)
- Higgs Beach (4.4★, Key West)
- Smathers Beach (4.3★, Key West)
- Simonton Beach Key West (4.4★, Key West)
- Truman Annex Beach (4.3★, Key West)
Truman Annex Beach
Park
G5WV+36, Key West
4.1
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park Beach
Tourist attraction · Beach pavillion · Cafe
601 Howard England Way, Key West
(305) 292-6713 Open until 6:00 PM
4.6
Popular place
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Higgs Beach
Public beach · Dog park · Park
100 Atlantic Blvd, Key West
(305) 295-4385 Open until 11:00 PM
4.4
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Simonton Beach Key West
Tourist information center · Beach pavillion · Tourist attraction
Simonton St, Key West
(305) 701-3201 Open until 11:00 PM
4.4
Smathers Beach
Public beach · Tourist attraction
2601 S Roosevelt Blvd, Key West
(305) 809-3700 Open until 11:00 PM
4.3
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