Smathers Beach

Smathers Beach, located on the south side of Key West on South Roosevelt Blvd (A1A), is the city's largest and most popular public beach. Spanning nearly half a mile, it attracts a significant number of visitors annually, especially during spring break, with approximately 150,000 patrons frequenting the location. The beach is renowned for:

• Being a hub of activity, offering various watersports and beach sports rentals.
• Providing amenities such as beach volleyball nets, jet ski rentals, restrooms, shower facilities, and volleyball courts.
• Its concession truck that serves a variety of snacks, enhancing the overall beach experience.
• Housing local food trucks and picnic areas that provide a unique local flavor to the beach-goers.

This bustling beach, free for visitors, offers rentals for chairs, rafts, umbrellas, and even jet skis. Parking, however, costs $5 per hour from Monday to Saturday between 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM and on Sundays from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM. For residents, permits are available that are valid for 4 hours, once a day, with no overnight parking permitted. Conveniently located near the city centre, Smathers Beach is a must-visit for both locals and tourists seeking fun in the sun.