Very nice state park, seems pretty new. Recommended for grilling ,cookouts, outdoor family time,…read morekayaking, etc. it has free parking, clean restroom facilities, water fountains (cold water), and the grills available at the park look practically new! Not much shade available, so you might want to bring canopy or umbrella..

This park is always so clean and perfect and love cooling off in the swimming hole! Lots of access…read morein and out of the water.

Nothing to complain about. We walked the area. The glass bottom bore ride looked good at $55 per…read moreperson. Unfortunately we showed up first thing in the morning and the ride wasn't for a few hours. Would like to check out if I had more time.

Quiet Beach, No Waves…read more Well, darn it, I forgot to bring my bathing suit and left it at our place in Orlando. We stayed for two nights at The Keys. We wanted to get a view of the new bridge from below and turned into this small beach park south of the Seven Mile Bridge. It wasn't crowded but had enough visitors to fill the small parking lot. We got lucky and found an open spot. The beach is small and the water is shallow and warm. Quiet beach, with very little to no waves. We saw folks explore far out walking on the sandbar walkways through the ocean grass, water just got up to their waist, it's that shallow... saw a couple of teens just laying on the shoreline. The view is very scenic. The beach has picnic tables and bathrooms are porta potties. located in Big Pine Key. Admission is free! Sweet! Review #2806

Located next to Key West Garden Club, we parked near the garden and after visited the garden, we…read morewalked to the pier. Very clear water, we can see fish and even lobsters hiding between the ocean rocks. There were people fishing at the pier.

It's located at the south end of White Street, hence the reason it was called the White Street Pier…read morefor the longest time. Very different than most the piers many of us know that are located along the east and west coasts of Florida. It's not very high above the water. Like most of the keys the water around the pier is very shallow and has large boulders along the sides of the pier so a lot of fish get shelter and there is plenty to see. A lot of locals come here to fish and catch bait. During many special events in Key West, the pier is used such as 4TH of July, the city shoots the fireworks off the end of the pier; which is a huge area.

A drive through the Florida Keys will bring you to find/see plenty of nature... obvious ones like a…read morebunch of state parks (Bahia Honda State Park, Curry Hammock State Park, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Dagny Johnson Hammock Botanical State Park); and there are a rather large number of natural places to go for hikes, bike rides, fishing... many that are unknown to visitors (you need a local to share the secrets); but a handful of hidden gems are right here in Key West.... Little Hamaca is a great one. Most locals (and some tourists) know there are protected, native habitats made up of salt flats and mangroves around three sides of the airport but it's surprising how many don't know there is a section on the north side of the airport that is a tropical hammock (an area that is an important part of an ecosystem that is an elevated area slightly above the wetlands that support trees and wildlife that may not survive otherwise). It can be challenging to locate.... do not attempt to visit directly from South Roosevelt; you must access the area from Flagler and definitely follow a GPS. It's an interesting drive and don't stop, thinking you arrived, at the first paved parking stall and what appears to be a nature walk with a covered canopy providing nature information (that's Fran Ford White Crowned Pigeon Park). Go well beyond Fran Ford and once you take the bend in the road, there is a hard to notice, dirt/rock parking lot... Once you park, there is a raised, wood boardwalk; and ironically the parking lot has a solid, concrete handicap parking stall and access to the boardwalk (so the park/trail are handicap accessible... thumbs up to the City of Key West for this). Roughly the first half of the trail is wood planks with metal rails; but at some point the trail continues through the dirt/rock/natural growth. The trail remains clear but no wheelchair accessible at this point. It's really a lovely area... home to numerous wildlife like raccoons, squirrels, crabs, snails, butterflies, reptiles, spiders and a variety of birds (including the endangered white-crowned pigeon, the namesake of the park/trail down the road from Little Hamaca Park. There may also be crocodiles as the warning signage at the trailhead states... If you travel far enough along the dirt trail, then another boardwalk begins and it eventually ends at the Riveria Canal... it's like a slight reward for your hard work (not really that hard though). If you're not familiar with Riveria Canal, it's a canal that is lined with residential properties on the far side from the hammock and salt flats.

Little Hamaca Park is a quiet, tucked-away spot in Key West, perfect for those who enjoy nature and…read moresolitude. The trails go through the mangroves and offer a peaceful escape from the busier parts of the island. It's a great place for birdwatching (there were people all over the place doing this) or simply taking a quiet walk near the salt pond. However, parking is limited, so plan accordingly. There are no public restrooms, which is inconvenient for longer visits. The trails can also get muddy after rain, so it's best to go during dry weather or earlier in the day when it's cooler. If you go towards dusk or dawn you absolutely 100% will need bug spray.

i came here on my birthday one of the best days the water…read moreis cristal clear and the view is amazing best spot to be honest

This beach area is near the campgrounds of Bahia Honda, but was hit by Hurricane Irma in 2017. The…read morehurricane did quite a bit of damage as well as dispersed a lot of the sand. Both the beach and campgrounds reopened in 2022. This beach is also a long stretch of sand and is located just past Loggerhead Beach. I have heard great things, and in photos, it was great, but when we reached, there were lots of seagrass on the shore, like really a lot, and it was disappointing to see, so we turned back to Loggerhead Beach. Parking: Right on the beach, there is parking for 50+ cars.

I can't recommend this beach & park enough! So many "pluses" about it!…read more -Beautiful, clear water -Shade from ample trees just a short walk from the shore -A great canteen that sells plenty of lunch items, ice cream, even beer & wine! -A bin of give/take donated sand toys from travelers who come & go Take the tour of the Fort! It's daily at 11 & we learned so much. Plus, Ranger Grim is a gem. He is entertaining & even kept my eight year old's attention for an hour! We loved this park & will be back!

Our cruise port day was so hot and humid. Being from Florida now, you'd think we'd be used to it,…read morebut we were still melting! So, we wanted to cool down for a bit. We were traveling by golf cart, so I thought it was neat that we could drive right into the park. The signage was fairly easy to follow, and we followed the signs to the beach. They have lockers, bathrooms, and a snack/bar shack. You can't bring your own alcohol in, but they do sell beer and wine coolers. There are picnic tables in a mostly shaded area, as well as a few showers to rinse the sand off. We went a little farther down the beach and jumped in! The beach was really nice, but be warned, it's super rocky. I'm originally from Cape Cod, so my feet are used to that kind of terrain, but my husband... not so much! We spent maybe an hour here before continuing on our golf cart journey, but we definitely feel it's worth a stop if you're looking to cool down. The water was much more pleasant than some of the other beaches we visited that day, where there was a pretty strong smell. Honestly, a lot of the beaches had the stench of intestinal rot from a labyrinth! So if you're spending the day in Key West and want somewhere to cool off, Fort Zachary State Park is worth checking out!

Gorgeous waterfront area with tons of spaces for everyone. There's an amphitheater and soccer…read morefields along with beach access and so much more. I was only in town for a few hours but I bet for those staying longer or who live here this space is the hot spot for fun and families.

Wonderful park with lots of fascinating history and warm beaches. It's beautiful and clean. It's…read morewalkable and safe. The gardens are well tended and the playground is complete with picnic areas and splash pad for young children. It closes at 5 pm so plan accordingly.

All throughout the Florida Keys there are well known spots (and some hidden gems) that offer…read morevisitors incredible nature trails and observation areas to view/enjoy wildlife and vegetation; and one of the lesser known spots is right here in Key West, The Key West Nature Preserve (formerly known as The Berg). Located along the Atlantic Ocean coastline, between Higgs Beach and Smathers Beach in-between a couple of the residential apartment buildings/complexes. Actually, there are two different areas... the larger is to the east (just over 6 acres) and the smaller to the west (just shy of 2 acres). Each has it's own entrance and you are limited to the path and/or boardwalks; allowing to you to view but not interfere or affect these protected preserves (home to raccoons and endangered birds among the mangroves, seagrapes and many palm tree varieties. I explored the east preserve this visit, but the entrance to both are somewhat misleading; I thought they were City bus stops before realizing it was actually an entrance to the trails. The paths are (or at least were) covered in drainage rock (better than mulch that runs into the mangroves and leaves a muddy trail). Unfortunately it does need some sprucing up (without rock or other stabilizer being added to the trail, the path is becoming more and more muddy/spongy. As you make your way along the path, there is a boardwalk that has been blocked off (some of the floor boards are noticeably deteriorated); which is a shame since the boardwalk ends with a observation point to over the shallow, brackish waters. Continuing back along the foot path approaching the beach, there is a boardwalk with a mid-way expanse that has benches and then continues to the beach... and what a view it is ! It was noticeable that the waters were all the way up to the end of the boardwalk (almost giving the boardwalk the appearance of becoming a dock). Years ago, I remember the waters being considerably further out from the boardwalk... and yes, I took into account the tides.

This little nature trail is located right off of Atlantic near Smathers Beach. I have noticed it…read moremany times and I have always wanted to stroll over and check it out so I did on this trip. It's just a short boardwalk amongst the trees that walks you out to the ocean. On the way you will encounter some wetlands and mangroves. If the city paid a little more attention to it, the space has potential. It looks ignored but with a little trimming and trash collection, this place could transform. I did encounter a gorgeous heron while taking in the view.