Key West: Dog Beach
About
Key West: Dog Beach is a public beach access point about 1.6 miles from Key West, Florida, listed as the Dog Beach Beach Access. As the name promises, dogs are allowed here, and the site has parking. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show highs of about 75 to 79°F from January through March. Summer highs reach about 90°F, and the number of wet days climbs through late summer, peaking in September. For a change from the sand, the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail is about 3 miles away.
Beach Details
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
Small 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
Key West: Dog 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 63–75°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Key W Wfo, FL weather station, 0.5 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan75° high63° low
- Feb76° high64° low
- Mar79° high67° low
- Apr83° high71° low
- May86° high74° low
- Jun88° high77° low
- Jul90° high78° low
- Aug90° high79° low
- Sep88° high77° low
- Oct85° high75° low
- Nov81° high70° low
- Dec77° high66° low
Where it is
- Dog Beach Beach Access · Public land
- Nearest town
- Key West, Florida · 1.6 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Florida Keys Overseas Heritage TrailHiking3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
