Swim, snorkel, play tennis or beach volleyball, or simply enjoy the sun at sandy Higgs Beach, set within the tropical vegetation of Higgs Beach Park. Sun beds, umbrellas, paddleboards, and kayaks are available for rent. Taste a Caribbean-influenced cuisine at the beachside cafe. Nearby attractions include a Civil War-era fort surrounded by lush gardens and the only underwater marine park in the U.S. that's accessible from the shore. Amenities include free parking, public restrooms, outside showers, a children's playground, and a dog park. Bring water shoes, since the bottom of the ocean is rocky. Plan to visit Higgs Beach and other customer-reviewed, writer-recommended Key West attractions using our Key West trip builder app.
Higgs Beach reviews
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What a great beach! It is kinda narrow, some Atlantic Ocean beaches I have been to require a long walk from the parking lot, but not this one. The water is pretty shallow and the current is not...
What a great beach! It is kinda narrow, some Atlantic Ocean beaches I have been to require a long walk from the parking lot, but not this one. The water is pretty shallow and the current is not... more »
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We stopped here when it was raining and walked out on both piers, our son played on the playground and in the sand. Nice, simple clean beach!
We stopped here when it was raining and walked out on both piers, our son played on the playground and in the sand. Nice, simple clean beach! more »
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A few things rolled into one, you can visit the beach and also other memorials if you go past to the second pier. There is a nice sand beach, pier and tons of open area to swim. The sand is soft, white and powdery fine. A fun little beach restaurant onsite and clean public restrooms 🙏🌈🌴
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One of the best beaches in Key West! Very clean and well taken care area. A bit old facilities but well maintained. The water is crystal clear. One of our favorites in Key West. There is limited amount of free parking. Perfect place for a perfect day at the beach. Restrooms are available. There is a safe area playground with all kind of goodies for the kids. We saw a place where you can rent umbrellas and chairs. Nice cafeteria as well. We'll definitively be back here!
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