Smathers Beach

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Top 1% of attractions in Key West
8 / 10

6 expert reviews

“This wide beach has nearly 1 mile of nice white sand, plus beautiful coconut palms, picnic areas, and volleyball courts, all of which make it popular with the spring-break crowd.”

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"Across from Key West International Airport, Smathers is a long strip of sand that bustles with food vendors, water-sports concessions, and beautiful bods in itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny suits." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
9.0
"The most bustling one on this island is Smathers Beach, which is particularly popular during spring break. Recent travelers say the beach is clean and peaceful, with plenty of shade and amenities." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Smathers Beach is the biggest public beach in Key West and, understandably, one of the most popular in the Keys"
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"One of Key West's largest public beaches, Smathers is a pretty stretch of sand with a few palm trees providing shade." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"One of Key West’s best-known beaches is also its largest...a popular spot for weddings, and weekends often lure these parties down to the water’s edge for photos, vows, and million-dollar views "