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Top 5 Beaches to Visit in Key West
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The first thing that strikes your mind when you think of a Key West vacation is possibly of spending
harmonious days at a sizzling beaches. While Key West is a tiny island engulfed with water, on further
exploration you’ll find that a lot of its seashore is made up of marinas. This place is more of a boater’s city and
you’ll find the best beaches miles away at the different sandbars. Here’s a list of some exclusive beaches that
add to the galore of the tropical paradise:
The Sandbar Beach at Man Key and Woman Key
Enjoy a sandbar beach offshore! Take a boat and head towards the Sand Bar Beach at Man Key and Woman
Key. It is one of the adventurous beach trips in Key West that promises to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul.
Spend a day on the crystalline waters and explore the splendid spots on the reef. You can also discover the
secret places that don’t appear on nautical maps. And if you haven’t tried snorkeling in Key West yet, then this
is the place to start with!
Post snorkeling, you’ll move about 10 miles into the Gulf of Mexico. Here you can anchor the boat and indulge
in some relaxing kayaking. Next, you will be paddling towards the sandbar to get a taste of the warm and salty
water. And on your way back, you’ll be glad to have experienced one of the best beaches in Key West.
Fort Zachary Taylor Beach & State Park
If parasailing is the only thing you look forward to on your Key West tour, then head to Fort Zach. You’ll have
to pay a nominal fee to enter the state park. Step in and you’ll fall in love with this piece of paradise. If you
want to do nothing but relax, then look for a shade under the Australian pines. And for those who want to catch
some sun can make their way to the rocky beach. You can also walk up to the Civil War Fort and shoot some
precious pictures.
Snipes Sandbar Beach
This offshore sandbar makes a great party spot, particularly for locals. After a tiring week, you can simply
escape to this beach and spend some quality me-time. There may be times when you’re the only one in the boat
and on other occasions it may be jammed with people. Hop-off, make new friends and spend a lazy afternoon in
the shallow waters of Key West.
Smathers Beach
Locals generally meet Smathers as they take evening runs down the beach. In fact, you can also say its ground
zero for Spring Breakers who love partying in March. This long strip of sand runs along the south border of the
island and promises to make your stay a memorable one.
Higgs Beach
Higgs Beach is an amusing place if you want to experience some real beach fun. Besides the sandy beaches, the
park also houses Pier, a beach volleyball court and a dog park. So, if you want to include your pet in the beach
fun, make sure to drop in here!
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