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!

Do not miss this trip- book it now! What an amazing day and great snorkeling. The staff is…read moreincredible, they supply breakfast and lunch along with great tours of the fort. I cannot commend the staff enough- very organized and made the trip very enjoyable.

Difficult to get to (take Seaplane adventures), but a gorgeous way to spend a day exploring the…read morefort, having a picnic with the tortugas and snorkeling ship wreck ruins. Theres a vibe here for sure and if youre sensitive to the paranormal, you'll definitely feel it. The park has a dark history for humanity and the folks who were forced to endure it. But today its the gorgeous national park with crystal clear water and beach time.

A must see while in Key West!…read more It's quiet, serene, beautiful place to just sit among lush garden and watch the sea. So many amazing views and benches available to sit and just relax. It's free, but they do request a donation that is voluntary! There was a kind woman sitting at the desk who gave us a map, and explained their history briefly. It's a beautiful place to stop in and visit, with their butterfly garden and orchid arbor stealing the show. Bathrooms were very clean as well.

This garden is also called "Key West Gardens at Fort West Martello", free entry, free street…read moreparking and run by volunteer, donation are welcome. It's a well maintain garden in the Martello Fort, the volunteer lady was very helpful and friendly. Pretty place with lot of orchid and a small butterfly garden, very relaxing walk and there are picnic tables and benches. Every corner of the garden is a beautiful spot for photographers

Fantastic military presence on Key West separated by different small footprints. There is a…read morecommissary and Navy BX that offer Key West themed giftware.

This beach sucks no facilities no bathroom just nothing hey mwr fix it and maybe more people will…read morelike to go there

Wow , lots of things have changed! First, they have barricaded it so that you don't just sit on the…read moreedge of the floor, hanging your feet in the ocean (ofcourse it's dangerous) This popular town square, adjacent to excellent dining and lively bars, is home to one of Key West's longest-running traditions. Perched on the edge of the Gulf of Mexico (or America?), Mallory Square hosts Key West's Sunset Celebration every evening of the year. Same suggestion: Arrive at Mallory Square 2 hours prior to sunset to see the celebration kicking off. Street performers spread themselves out across the square. You'll have the chance to listen to live music, be amazed by magicians and illusionists, or laugh at the antics of clowns. Enjoy an ice cream as you walk around or pick up some local street food from the food carts that occupy part of the square. As the sun gets closer to the horizon, all eyes turn toward the gulf. Position your group in a good spot to see pink and red tones flood the sky as the sun disappears. Take a photo to remember the occasion. Parking: its $6/hr- street or garage, so plan for it, especially on weekends, or you can be late for sunset have

So I normally write long and detailed reviews, but this one will just be a quick one so I can…read morereview my recent vacation while the memories are still fresh! So obviously I am going to give this Key West cultural landmark and plaza 5 stars because IT SHARES MY NAME!! Like many others have said, this is a tourist hot spot with lots of beachy shopping, restaurants, and museums. My dad made sure to take lots of photos of me by my namesake plaza while we visited Key West on family trips back when I was a kid. I wasn't so enthused to pose back then but I am now as an adult!! Mallory isn't a common name so I have a biased opinion of anything or anyone that is named Mallory. I can't wait to come back and get even more time in MY square! :)

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.

I think this somewhat hidden nature walk and preserve is in need of some tender loving care. It has…read moreso much potential. The entrance to the trail is hardly noticeable and once I entered the trail, I was happy I had crappy sneakers on since the path over the ground (covered in some rock) is wet and there are a couple spots to keep an eye out for. Then thy have a boardwalk but sections are closed and falling apart and on the boardwalk path I was one had a few wood boards in bad shape or coming off. But the saving grace is as you approach the beach... Palms Trees and Seagrapes and the lovely arrival to the beach view (it's what made the visit worthwhile). If fixed up a bit then this place can be well worth a visit

Awesome playground right on the beach (not close to the water) with bathrooms near by. The entire…read moreplayground is gated which makes it more of a gem. There are small shaded tables on the side inside the grounds to drop all the beach bags and coolers and most of the play equipment is for climbing and balancing. We arrived right before sun down and the water was choppy with the rising tide but it was such an amazing sight to see the fishing boats arriving back to shore.

Key West is not a beach destination namely because the island doesn't have any beaches. True facts…read more Clarence Higgs Memorial Beach is an artificial beach and is really the only beach on the island besides Fort Zachary Taylor Park. Clarence Higgs beach is more of your traditional beach vacation where you can rent umbrellas and towels, play beach volleyball (there are only two courts), rent kayaks and snorkeling gear. The downside is that it isn't as picturesque as Fort Zachary Taylor Park. But that park doesn't really have any amenities. Overall, it's a decent beach. As the only traditional beach vacation spot on the island, though, it's going to be on your Key West itinerary at some point I hope.

For my first timing visiting Key West I had no idea where to go but I went with Good Times Key West…read moreand I'm SO glad I did!!! Highlight of our trip! Justin was SO nice and communicative and gave us reccs for our trip. Pro tip I asked him advice on the best day for us to book with him weather-wise and he sent us really fancy weather charts so I knew he's the real deal! Saving best for last: we caught SO MANY FISH. SOOO many!! We took the fish to two different restaurants to prepare it for us to eat. So fun. Justin is an absolute blast.

The name is spot on- you will definitely have a good time! I know there may be a lot of fishing…read moretour options as you're searching around, but this one will not disappoint! Justin is so helpful, enjoyable, and easy going. He does all the dirty work so you can just sit back, relax and FISH! he had live bait and chum for us so the fish would really come around. He knew the spots to go to, he taught us how to cast out, and reel them in. He helped as much as you wanted him to, and truly made it our experience. There was fun music playing the entire time! It was wonderful that he fillet the fish for us, right there, so we could take it to a restaurant and they cooked it for us for dinner! If you're looking for a fishing experience, definitely use good times key west

Not much to say…read more Small park, but surprisingly, it has everything you need all crammed into a tiny space. It has a community center, workout stations, playground, and basketball court. Super quiet -it is never busy. There are a few parking spots, but there is also street parking.