Trip planning · Florida
Beaches near Key West — grades and where to stay
6 beaches within 50 miles of Key West, 6 with an A–F Beach Safety Grade. Compare water quality, then book hotels, condos and vacation rentals on the map.
Where to stay in Key West
Live hotels, condos and vacation rentals in Key West — pick a beach from the graded list, then book nearby.
Top-rated places to stay near Key West
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Planning a Key West beach trip?
Water-quality updates and lodging deals for the beaches you care about.
Graded beaches within 50 miles
Ft. Zachary Taylor State Park
View Ft. Zachary Taylor State Park →1.8 mi · Grade B (Good)
Bahia Honda Oceanside
View Bahia Honda Oceanside →32.3 mi · Grade B (Good)
Sombrero Beach
View Sombrero Beach →44.9 mi · Grade B (Good)
Smathers Beach
View Smathers Beach →0.8 mi · Grade D (Poor)
Higgs Beach
View Higgs Beach →0.6 mi · Grade F (Failing)
South Beach
View South Beach →1.1 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
6 beaches within 50 miles of Key West are graded or under advisory. Compare grades in the list below before you pick a swim spot.
Hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Key West, Florida are on the map below with live availability. Stay closer to an A- or B-grade beach if swimming is the point of the trip.
None of the listed beaches near Key West currently show an active EPA BEACON advisory on this site. Always check local health-department notices the day you swim.
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