Virginia Key: Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
About
Virginia Key: Historic Virginia Key Beach Park is a public beach access point in Florida, set within the Virginia Key and Marine Stadium area about 2.2 miles from Fisher Island. The beach has restrooms, accessible access and parking, and a fee is charged to use it. The most comfortable stretch is winter into early spring. Typical averages from the nearby Cape Florida weather station show February highs around 79°F with lows near 65°F and only about six wet days, while June through September brings highs around 90 to 91°F and roughly 14 to 15 wet days a month. Dogs are not allowed, so plan to leave pets at home. For a change of pace, Alice Wainwright Park, a climbing area, lies about 3 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Dogs
Not allowed
Parking
Large lot
Fee
Entrance 5.00 weekdays; 8.00 weekends
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Virginia Key: Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata · Official page
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Nov–Apr. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 77–84°F and lows of 63–72°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Cape Florida, FL weather station, 4.3 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan77° high63° low
- Feb79° high65° low
- Mar81° high67° low
- Apr84° high72° low
- May86° high75° low
- Jun90° high78° low
- Jul91° high79° low
- Aug91° high79° low
- Sep90° high79° low
- Oct87° high76° low
- Nov83° high71° low
- Dec80° high66° low
Where it is
- Virginia Key and Marine Stadium · Public land
- Nearest town
- Fisher Island, Florida · 2.2 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Alice Wainwright ParkRock climbing3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
