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Simonton Beach

Public beach β€’ Beach pavillion

πŸ‘ Nice small beach with a pretty view. We went in early afternoon and was a little crowded. Groups / folks keeping good separation from each other. Local pub on beach offers food and drink to beach goers. Pub has bathroom saving long walk over to public bathrooms on Mallory square. People often mention beach, water, small,


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ξƒˆSimonton St, Key West, FL 33040

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4.40 (431 reviews)

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  • 4/5 Sam B. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice small beach with a pretty view. We went in early afternoon and was a little crowded. Groups / folks keeping good separation from each other. Local pub on beach offers food and drink to beach goers. Pub has bathroom saving long walk over to public bathrooms on Mallory square.
    5 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Desiree 2 years ago on Google
    Small beach tucked next to the hubub. Live music, chairs for rent ($10/day), onsite bar with delicious adult options, attached restroom, shaded areas, cool mural, and plenty to watch on the water. Not a ton of beachy area for swimming. Saw barracuda under the dock and other random fish. It was a great stop!
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Ron G. 9 months ago on Google
    Very cute and quaint little hidden Beach nestled right by a european-style beach coffee spot on the sand.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Shannon F. 9 months ago on Google
    Not a normal beach. No beach area and rocks and a dock on each ends. Lots of seaweed. Cool place to visit though.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 SierraIno 1 year ago on Google
    Solid medium, nice for the city to give us at least one beach to enjoy without being at a resort and I understand the beaches are all man made anyways being a reef and all but to say it’s very tiny would be an understatement. I’m not saying it’s not worth it but there could be a little more ocean access and a little less bars around the island
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Rachael B. 11 months ago on Google
    Great little beach, clear water and barely any seaweed on the shore. What more could I ask for. There is an abundant amount of adults drinking alcohol so I wouldn't recommend bringing your child here.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Dark K. 1 year ago on Google
    The only beach on my visits that only had a few seaweed, while the rest of the other beaches near by were littered with them. I got there around 9am and there was only 3 other people. Had a nice swim although it’s not that big.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Darcy L. 7 months ago on Google
    Very very small little beach not a far walk away from the northern point of old town and Duval street. ***beware came here at night to watch the sunset and there was a fair amount of locals drinking beers, smoking weed which may not be what you want your kids to witness. However the locals were tame, dancing to some tropical music and having a good old time. Very relaxed non threatening vibe. The water was warm and the party scene pretty chill.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Nikola T. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice small beach, cool place to πŸ‘€ sunset. There's a bar at the beach to get drinks and chill in the water. Small Pier is a place to be at sunset if you get space, so come early.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Mark P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great little piece of public beach that offers food & drinks just a few steps away. Water is great for the kids & there are no dogs allowed. 🀫Shhh… don’t tell the tourists it’s here. 🀣
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Monica S. 1 year ago on Google
    When my family and I went to this beach it was wonderful, there is a dock, many boats, and a small beachfront bar called Lagerheads with great prices too.

  • 3/5 Kenneth M. 7 months ago on Google
    I liked the "original beach", before they uprooted the existing, historic Palm Trees and the simple "Concession Stand" food service and no chairs. An in-town Beach used by Locals with nothing but a beach towel and swim suit, for a quick dip on a hot Summer day... The "Newish" iteration is a good attempt for a "replacement". Staff, service and kibble are all good! The addition of chairs are nice as I enjoy my "vintage" years. For a quick, no-fuss dip or more relaxation, this is the best public, ocean-access beach in Downtown KW.

  • 5/5 Chris B. 10 months ago on Google
    Definitely not a beach for large tour groups, but it is a cozy place for friends and families with a nice vibe and a convenient cocktail / snack bar. Sometimes there is even live music.

  • 5/5 Alex H. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice hidden gem in key west, probably the best beach on the island! Friendly people and crystal clear water

  • 5/5 Sylveria D G. 1 year ago on Google
    Enjoyed our time there!! Great little area with the best drinks!! Lovely beach!

  • 5/5 bklyn11217 1 year ago on Google
    Great, little beach. There were about 40/50 people there at the time we were there and it didn't feel crowded. Crystal clear water. There will be some small pebbles under foot, so if that's going to make you uncomfortable, wear water shoes. There's a beach bar nearby with a bathroom available. So convenient. Can't say enough good things. It's like we found a hidden gem.

  • 5/5 Marcelo M. 3 weeks ago on Google β€’ 380 reviews New
    Very small beach. Transparent waters. A Bar on par. 2 minutes from the center


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