Boca Chica Key: Boca Chica Beach
About
Boca Chica Beach is a public beach access point on Boca Chica Key in Florida, within the Naval Air Station Key West area and about 2.5 miles from Stock Island. It's a straightforward stop: there's parking at the access point, and dogs are allowed. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 75°F with lows near 66°F. From June through October, highs run near 90°F and rainy days are roughly twice as frequent. The Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail is about 3.4 miles away, and the Lower Sugarloaf Key Trail is about 7.6 miles away.
Beach Details
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
Lot
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Boca Chica Key: Boca Chica Beach
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–Apr. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 75–85°F and lows of 66–78°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Key West Nas, FL weather station, 2 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan75° high66° low
- Feb77° high67° low
- Mar79° high70° low
- Apr83° high73° low
- May86° high77° low
- Jun88° high80° low
- Jul89° high81° low
- Aug90° high81° low
- Sep89° high80° low
- Oct85° high78° low
- Nov80° high73° low
- Dec77° high69° low
Where it is
- Naval Air Station Key West FL · Public land
- Nearest town
- Stock Island, Florida · 2.5 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Florida Keys Overseas Heritage TrailHiking3.4 mi
- Lower Sugarloaf Key TrailHiking7.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
