Smathers Beach, Public beach in Key West, United States.
Smathers Beach is a public beach in Key West located along South Roosevelt Boulevard, stretching for roughly half a mile with coconut palms framing the shoreline. The sandy expanse features shallow waters and is one of the largest swimming areas available to the public in the city.
Smathers Beach is named after George Smathers (1913–2007), a U.S. Senator for Florida and a friend of President John F. Kennedy. The sources record no date for the naming, only the dedication to the senator.
On September 2, 2013, Diana Nyad reached this shore after swimming 110 miles (166 km) from Havana, Cuba, the first person to make the crossing without a shark cage. The beach is named after George Smathers (1913–2007), a U.S. Senator from Florida and friend of President John F. Kennedy.
The beach has volleyball courts, restrooms, and showers available to visitors who want to spend extended time here. Jet ski rentals are offered for those interested in water activities, and parking is located nearby with access throughout the day.
Smathers Beach is named after George Smathers (1913–2007), a U.S. Senator from Florida and a friend of President John F. Kennedy. The beach begins at mile marker zero, where State Road A1A starts, and runs about half a mile along the Atlantic.
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