Key West: South Beach
About
South Beach is a public beach access point in Key West, Florida, about 1.8 miles from the center of town. The access is listed as South Beach Beach Access. It has parking, and a fee is charged. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 75°F in January to about 79°F in March, with only about six or seven wet days a month. Summer and early fall are hotter and wetter, with highs near 90°F and rain on 12 to 16 days a month from July through September. The Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail is about 3.2 miles away.
Beach Details
Parking
Small lot
Fee
Parking 1.50/hr
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: South 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, 0.7 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
- South Beach Beach Access · Public land
- Nearest town
- Key West, Florida · 1.8 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Florida Keys Overseas Heritage TrailHiking3.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
