CLARENCE S. HIGGS MEMORIAL BEACH Key West. Also known as County Beach, this strip of beach is one-half mile west of Smathers Beach on Atlantic Blvd. near the south end of White Street. Swimming, a great pier, recreational facilities for children and free tennis courts are located just across the street. C B. HARVEY REST BEACH PARK Key West. Next to Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach. Newly designed and landscaped, this park is located on the Atlantic Ocean near White St. Pier. This is a great location for watching the amazing colors of our sunrise. This beach is about 300 yards long and provides five picnic areas. DRY TORTUGAS NATIONAL PARK About 70 miles west of Key West, this park is accessible by scheduled ferry service or chartered seaplane. Activities include diving, snorkeling, bird watching and exploration of Fort Jefferson National Monument. FORT ZACHARY TAYLOR STATE HISTORIC PARK Key West, 305-292-6713. Enter through Truman Annex on Southard Street. The fort is great inside (where you can step back into Key West's fascinating history) and out (where you can enjoy what locals call "the best beach in Key West"). Picnic or fish here. SMATHERS BEACH Key West. Just west of the airport on S. Roosevelt Blvd. One of Key West's longest beaches. Picnic areas, restroom facilities, a volleyball net and watersports. SOUTH BEACH Key West. Found at the end of Duval Street. It is a small public beach with picnic tables. Bathroom facilities are available. |