Virginia Key: Virginia Key Beach Park -I
About
Virginia Key Beach Park is a public beach access point on Virginia Key in Florida, about a mile and a half from Fisher Island. Lifeguards are on duty and parking is available. Expect to pay a fee. The most comfortable stretch for a beach day runs from about November through April. At the Miami Beach weather station a few miles away, typical January highs are around 74°F with lows near 61°F, and typical April highs reach about 80°F. Summer and early fall are hotter and wetter, with typical highs near 88°F and roughly 13 to 14 wet days a month from June through September. For a change of pace, Alice Wainwright Park, a climbing area, lies about 4 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
Lot
Fee
Entrance 5.00/car
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Virginia Key: Virginia Key Beach Park -I
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–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 74–84°F and lows of 61–74°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Miami Beach, FL weather station, 4.6 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan74° high61° low
- Feb75° high63° low
- Mar77° high65° low
- Apr80° high70° low
- May83° high74° low
- Jun86° high76° low
- Jul88° high78° low
- Aug88° high78° low
- Sep87° high77° low
- Oct84° high74° low
- Nov79° high69° low
- Dec76° high65° low
Nearby
- Alice Wainwright ParkRock climbing3.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
