Higgs Beach, Public beach in Key West, United States.
Higgs Beach extends along 400 feet of Atlantic Ocean coastline, featuring white sand imported from the Caribbean and clear turquoise waters for swimming.
The beach grounds contain Fort West Martello, a Civil War fortification from the 1860s that now houses the Key West Garden Club.
The beach park includes an African Refugee Memorial and burial site, marking the location where African people who were rescued from slave ships rest.
Visitors can rent beach chairs, umbrellas, kayaks, and paddleboards from the beach concession stand, which operates during regular beach hours from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
This location marks the southern terminus of the Florida Overseas Heritage Trail and contains the only shore-accessible underwater marine park in the United States.
Location: Key West
Address: 1000 Atlantic Blvd, Key West, FL 33040, USA 33040 Key West
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 06:00-23:00
Website: http://monroecounty-fl.gov/235/Higgs-Beach
GPS coordinates: 24.54717,-81.78560
Latest update: April 30, 2025 07:21
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