This once remote island (before bridges) resembles the Bahamas in so many ways that you when you walk the beaches you can almost imagine you are in the Abaco Islands. We include these beaches even though they are about 45 minutes from Key West because it is a local's favorite trip the beaches are truly beautiful and have won several awards. The park has two award winning beaches: Sandspur Beach, located just north of the park entrance, and Calusa Beach, next to the Bahia Honda Bridge. The Bahia Honda beaches are located in the Bahia Honda State Park at MM 37 on the Overseas Highway in Big Pine Key. (end of Reynolds St.) 'Next door' (just east) to the Casa Marina Resort. Across the street there are beautiful tennis courts and the 'Astro-City' playground for the little kids. Visit the African Slave Cemetery and the Key West aids Memorial. The White Street Pier is right next to the beach. A focal point of Higgs Beach is the unique ' Salute on the Beach' restaurant that has rapidly become a destination in itself. The water stays shallow for a long way out making it a great swimming place for the entire family. A long wooden narrow pier allows you to walk out into the ocean. Rent kayaks, water toys, and beach chairs from old fashioned beach stands and there is plenty of room to sunbathe. 1950's beach kiosks and a volley ball net create an ambience for 'old time' fun. While Higgs provides a very endearing beach scene, it still has an understated presence in Key West. It has a treasured Caribbean-style retro feel and exudes an authentic charm that is rare these days in U.S.A. Higgs Beach is a personal favorite of many locals. Park curbside next to the beach on South Roosevelt Blvd. It starts just south of the Key West Airport and goes all the way along South Roosevelt Blvd to about the 1900 block of Atlantic Blvd. Get There: This is the first beach you see when you drive onto Key West along the south side of the island. This beach is also a popular wedding location for couples who want a tropical Key West wedding. Smathers Beach provides on-site restrooms and offers beach chairs, umbrellas and water sport equipment from established vendors. You'll find plenty of great beach food at curbside vendors licensed by the City of Key West and picnic tables to sit and eat. There's a wide paved path along the beach for walking, biking, and skating. On the beach there is plenty of space to sunbathe volleyball is popular and sometimes draws a crowd. Famous for all kinds of water sports including kite surfing, kayaking, wind surfing, and parasailing, and of course you can swim and snorkel at this beach too. Smathers Beach is Key West's largest strip of sandy beach and is on the south shore of the island.
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