Though there are relatively few natural beaches here in the Keys, (geographically, they're actually a few miles offshore and underwater) here are a few spots to unwind while hubby is out fishing...or even fish during your stay.

Gilberts Resort

MM 107.9 305-451-1133 Key Largo

small sandy beach, pool, tiki bar and restaurant

 

Port Bouganville Naturalist Site

MM 106

 

John Pennekamp State Park

MM 102.5 305-451-1621 Key Largo

beach, aquarium, boat rentals, diving and snorkeling trips available & canoe rentals for fishing the mangroves.

 

Key Largo Community Park and Jacobs Aquatic Center

MM 99.6 Key Largo

pool, track exercise area

 

Harry Harris Park FS

MM 92.5 305-852-7161 Tavernier

sandy beach, bathrooms, picnic areas, fishing and swimming, wadeable flats on the north end

 

Islamorada Founders Park

MM 86.5 (305) 853-1685 Islamorada

beach, tennis, pool, field sports

 

Holiday Isle Resort

MM 84.5 305.664.2321, Islamorada

beach, shopts, watersports, tiki bar restrooms

 

Library Park

MM 81.5 Islamorada

Behind the Islamorada public Library, playground, picnic benches beach. Quiet little spot

 

Billboard Beach FS

MM 75 Islamorada

Long stretch of wadeable flats, stay clear of the sea oats!, They're protected

 

Matecumbe Public Beach FS

MM 73.5 Islamorada

Large stretch of beach for shallow swimming, wading the flats

 

Anne's Beach FS

MM 72.5 Islamorada

Oceanfront nature boardwalk, sandy beach, picnic tables and restrooms, bonefishing on the sandy flat also!

 

Long Key State Park FS

MM 67.5 305-664-4815 Long Key

A very large park, with wadeable flats (keep your eyes open for the bonefish) trails, canoeing, campsites, lots of history and plant/animal life.

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