Lap up the sunshine and score a golden tan at Key West’s largest public beach. The crystalline waters, palm-lined shores, and clear blue skies are …
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Aug 26, 2024
Good public beach and there were seaweeds at the time we visited which makes it a little unpleasant. Not many people on the beach(I guess it depends on the time of the day). Fresh water showers are a… Full review by Sridhar T
Aug 2, 2024
Beautiful beach, but recommend going early in the day before the seaweed washes ashore. Many reviewers recommended this beach based on the food availability, but we did not see any food trucks the w… Full review by Samantha R
Jul 16, 2024
While staying for a week in Key West our condo was within walking distdistance of Smathers Beach so we came by and used several times. My family and I enjoyed hanging out here as it was a very relaxi… Full review by jesselodge
Are there beach chairs and umbrellas to rent at Smathers Beach?
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Not sure... we renewed our vows and then rented a ScootCoupe to get around easier (Which is very fun!! Just don’t hit a chicken or rooster! They’re protected in the Keys). We couldn’t …
Not sure... we renewed our vows and then rented a ScootCoupe to get around easier (Which is very fun!! Just don’t hit a chicken or rooster! They’re protected in the Keys). We couldn’t stand the seaweed smell at the beach so, we didn’t stay any extra time there. But, if you do a search, which is how I got the following info...Fort Zach rents them, as well as Higgs (Tropical Watersports) and Smathers (Sunset Watersports). :)
Is the seaweed and smell still a problem?? We are planning a trip for late September.
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It was in July I would do a search online to see which months are the worst for Key West. Worse come to worse, I’de call or e-mail their chamber of commerce or visitors center and …
It was in July I would do a search online to see which months are the worst for Key West. Worse come to worse, I’de call or e-mail their chamber of commerce or visitors center and someone should be able to tell you :)