Is Smathers Beach open to public?

In addition to spectacular sunsets, the beach also offers picnic areas, restroom facilities, volleyball courts and Jet Ski rentals. The beach is free to visit every day from sunrise to sunset, but parking will cost you $5 per hour. For more information, check out the city’s Smathers Beach page.

Can you swim at Smathers Beach?

Smathers Beach The gradual slope of the shoreline allows swimmers to wade into the water for a good distance, and this combined with mild currents makes it a top beach for families in Key West.

Is the water clear at Smathers Beach?

Sand is great and clean, water is crystal clear and sand on the bottom is rock free.

Why does Smathers Beach smell?

That ubiquitous smell is decaying sargassum, islands of floating, brown sea algae that is piling up along the beaches of Key West, the Florida peninsula, Mexico and other Caribbean islands. Happens every summer when the winds and currents come from the south.

Can you drink alcohol on Smathers Beach?

Alcohol allowed: No alcoholic beverages allowed on the beach.

Can you rent beach chairs at Smathers Beach?

Smather’s Beach is the largest beach in Key West which runs along the southern shore. The beach offers activities such as volleyball and watersport rentals, and vending trucks offer snacks, beverages, chairs, and rafts. There’s plenty of parking, restrooms, chair rentals, picnic tables and more.

What is the best time to go to Key West?

The best time to visit Key West is between March and May. The winter crowds will taper off, the hotel rates become reasonable and the weather is remarkably similar to winter’s blissful 70s and 80s. Speaking of winter – that season is the island’s busiest and priciest.

How much are chair rentals at Smathers Beach?

All it has is the entrance fee. but I found this in one of the reviews from 2012… And at Sunset WaterSports which rents out at Smathers, a chair and an umbrella are $10/day.

Is alcohol allowed on Smathers Beach?

Where is Smathers Beach in Florida?

The delightful sandy beach displayed on this live stream is in the southern part of the U.S. city of Key West, in the state of Florida. Smathers Beach, with approximately a half mile long, along S Roosevelt Boulevard, has amenities including jet ski rentals, offering the visitors in Key West a great holiday in this resort city.

Is there parking at Smathers Beach?

As one of the four beaches within the City, Smathers Beach is one of the largest and is well known by visitors during spring break. Smathers Beach hosts approximately 150,000 patrons annually. Residential permits are valid for 4 hours, one time per day. No overnight parking.

How many people go to Smathers Beach a day?

As one of the four beaches within the City, Smathers Beach is one of the largest and is well known by visitors during spring break. Smathers Beach hosts approximately 150,000 patrons annually. Residential permits are valid for 4 hours, one time per day.

Where are the best places to go in Florida Keys?

We go to the Florida Keys every year. Smathers Beach is at the south/western end of the island close to the Key West Airport. It is a nice sandy beach and very blue water: clear, for snorkeling and swimming. The reef is real close here and can be accessed from the shore!