Beachside Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Smathers Beach which includes windsurfing, tropical scenes and a sandy beach
Smathers Beach which includes a beach and a bridge as well as an individual female
Smathers Beach featuring a bay or harbour and a beach as well as a small group of people
Smathers Beach showing a luxury hotel or resort, a beach and tropical scenes
Smathers Beach which includes tropical scenes, a beach and bird life

Popular places to visit

Smathers Beach showing a luxury hotel or resort, a beach and tropical scenes

Smathers Beach

Relax or join the party at Key West’s most popular beach, where water sports, volleyball and seafood vendors make it the perfect place to spend the weekend.

Smathers Beach

Activities

Aboard the trolley in Key West

Historic Key West Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

AU$84
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Historic Key West Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Miami to Key West Day Trip with Activity Options

Miami to Key West Day Trip with Activity Options

AU$59
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Miami to Key West Day Trip with Activity Options
Snorkler waving underwater in Key West

Key West Coral Reef Snorkel with Mimosas, Margaritas or Rum Punch

AU$83
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Key West Coral Reef Snorkel with Mimosas, Margaritas or Rum Punch
Florida: Key West Overseas Highway Self-Driving Tour

Florida: Key West Overseas Highway App-Based Driving Audio Tour

AU$26
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Florida: Key West Overseas Highway App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Family navigating the sea on the glass bottom boat in Key West

Key West Sunset Cruise & Glass Bottom Eco Tour

AU$97
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Key West Sunset Cruise & Glass Bottom Eco Tour
We never take more than 6 people on-board to let you ENJOY your adventure!

Dolphin and Snorkel

AU$185
per adult
Dolphin and Snorkel
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Our pick of the best Beachside Hotel Deals

GOOD VISIBILITY ~ 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Condo w/ Pool and Ocean Views!

GOOD VISIBILITY ~ 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Condo w/ Pool and Ocean Views!

Key West
Stay at this condo in Key West. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Duval Street and Smathers Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
The location was awesome and the property manager was wonderful.

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

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GOOD VISIBILITY ~ 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Condo w/ Pool and Ocean Views!
Beachside Resort & Residences

Beachside Resort & Residences

3.5 out of 5
3841 N Roosevelt Blvd Key West FL
The price is AU$299 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$299
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Key West. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a private beach. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,680 reviews)
Staff was horrible on directions to room. We had to give directions to 4 different sets of new guests as well as getting lost ourselves. Place was great. Nice location.

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Beachside Resort & Residences
Blue Flamingo Resort Key West

Blue Flamingo Resort Key West

4 out of 5
3820 North Roosevelt Boulevard Key West FL
The price is AU$241 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$241
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Key West. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,693 reviews)
What a fun little resort. The amenities are fabulous! They have live music. We heard Ike Kanakanaui. He was REALLY good!

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Blue Flamingo Resort Key West
Oceans Edge Key West Resort, Hotel & Marina

Oceans Edge Key West Resort, Hotel & Marina

4 out of 5
5950 Peninsular Avenue Key West FL
The price is AU$323 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
AU$323
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Key West. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 outdoor pools and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,736 reviews)
If you book Oceans Edge through hotels.com or Expedia expect a resort fee & parking fee before booking. These extra costs are not included with your online booking which is misleading to hotel guests. The staff at Oceans Edge worked through this misleading situation which caused a lengthy check in ...

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Oceans Edge Key West Resort, Hotel & Marina
Southernmost Beach Resort and Guesthouses

Southernmost Beach Resort and Guesthouses

4 out of 5
1319 Duval Street Key West FL
The price is AU$429 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
AU$429
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Key West. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,845 reviews)
Everything was fantastic including your front of staff

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Southernmost Beach Resort and Guesthouses
Margaritaville Beach House Key West

Margaritaville Beach House Key West

4 out of 5
2001 South Roosevelt Boulevard Key West FL
The price is AU$404 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
AU$404
2 Dec - 3 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Key West. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,775 reviews)
Thus is a nice resort. It has everything to you need to enjoy Key west. You can rent chairs at the beach, there is a shuttle to downtown, and the pool and bar are great there. Plus food available for all meals. They have a free morning coffee bar, cookies late afternoon, free smoothies and popsicles ...

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Margaritaville Beach House Key West
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Other neighbourhoods around Beachside

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Midtown

Midtown might not have many top sights, but Duval Street and Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Midtown
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White Street Gallery District

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in White Street Gallery District and surrounding area, you can visit Duval Street and Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park.

White Street Gallery District
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White St. Gallery

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in White St. Gallery and surrounding area, you can visit Duval Street and Saint Mary Star of the Sea.

White St. Gallery
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Casa Marina

While visiting Casa Marina, you might make a stop by sights like Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park and Florida Keys Beaches.

Casa Marina
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The Meadows

While The Meadows isn't home to many top sights, Duval Street and Saint Mary Star of the Sea are some notable places to visit nearby.

The Meadows
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Meadows

Meadows might not have many top sights, but Duval Street and Key West Historic Seaport are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Meadows

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