South Beach is a island beach in Key West, Florida. Use this page to review beach access, amenities, photos, map context and local planning details before visiting. Expect island beach pockets with clear-water views and often calmer near protected beach pockets; check local conditions. The mapped surface is sand. Before visiting, confirm beach flags, water quality notices, parking, lifeguard coverage and posted local rules.
| Source | Public beach access hours can vary by access point; check posted local notices before visiting. |
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| City | Key West, FL |
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| Beach type | Island beach |
| Recommended visit | 3 hr |
| Best for | Island atmosphere, Snorkeling, Sunsets |
| Hours | Check local access hours |
| Access | Use marked public access points and verify beach flags, tides, closures and local advisories before swimming. |
| Water | Island beach pockets with clear-water views |
| Waves | Often calmer near protected beach pockets; check local conditions |
| Sand | Compact island sand and coral-rock shoreline areas |
| Accessibility | Accessible beach paths, mats, ramps or beach wheelchairs can vary by access point; confirm local facilities before arrival. |
| Parking | Parking can vary by access point; confirm public lots, meters or street parking before visiting. |
| Family-friendly | Yes |
| Rules | Check posted rules for pets, alcohol, tents, fires, vehicles and seasonal wildlife protections. |
| County | Monroe |
