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Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #31 of 139 attractions in Key West
Traveler Description: Fort Zachary Taylor Beach is the best beach in Key West. (If you are looking for prestine, white sand, you don't want Key West...)  The beach is... more »
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Attraction type: Beach, State park, Historic site
Activities: Fishing, Watching sunrise/sunset
Address: Southard St on Truman Annex Key West, FL 33041
Tel: 305-292-6713

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4 of 5 stars
hazelmountaingal 4 contributions
North Carolina
Jun 22, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We visited this park the week of June 15th, 2009. We really liked the shaded picnic area. When it got a little hot or when we decided to eat our packed lunch, we could sit in the shade and enjoy our meal. Dolphins swam by the beach. The water was so clear. It was my first time snorkeling and I... more

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4 of 5 stars
marksam1 50 contributions
Pittsburgh
Jun 17, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

There is a small entrance fee a carload of 6 cost $8. If you are used to beaches in southern New Jersey or the outer banks you will think this is a "GREAT" beach (clear water, but little surf). If you've been to some of the Carribbean beaches or Southern Florida beaches you may be dissappointed. There is the Fort,... more

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3 of 5 stars
TravelChic214 41 contributions
New York & Florida
Jun 10, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

Here is the deal:This beach is just okay IF you know beaches. It's that simple. The northerners that review are going to think it is beautiful...and it is. Sort of. I am from SW FL so this beach cannot even compare to our beaches - Naples or Bonita. We have white sand, clear water, NO rocks, No yuck washed up,... more

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4 of 5 stars
Stevied888 501 contributions
Brandon, Florida
Jun 10, 2009

So close to everything but yet a world away. Nice setting very quiet and nice beach with benches. Very different from the normal justle of Key West. more

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4 of 5 stars
Sunryz710 64 contributions
Connecticut
Jun 2, 2009

Don't listen to people who say Key West doesn't have beaches. I am a beach person and Fort Zachary did great for me! Fort Zachary Taylor is not only beautiful, it makes a relaxing day to spend in Key West. The water is just gorgeous! Lots of shades of blue and very clear. You can even snorkel from the beach... more

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1 of 5 stars
BlahFl 1 contribution
Fl
Jun 2, 2009
1/2 found this review helpful

Kristen at Ft. Zach arranged the officiate. She did not return our phone calls until the day of our wedding and after Ft. Zach called her. She made MANY mistakes during the ceremony and it was very embarrassing. Also, we paid money to reserve a site, but it made no difference. Another couple came right over to take pictures and... more

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3 of 5 stars
gobison 44 contributions
Tampa, FL
Apr 17, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We went here at the advice of our bed & breakfast owner. It's at the opposite end of key west from all the bars and Mallory square. We had to wait a couple of minutes to gain admission ($1.50 per pedestrian) as the park was full on Easter. If you are lucky, the golf cart people mover will at the... more

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4 of 5 stars
slstone1734 2 contributions
Boston
Mar 26, 2009

The beach was a bit rocky, so having your own beach chairs or renting chairs is key (water shoes would be a plus as well). A friend and I rented two chairs and an umbrella, which is a great service, and though it was on the pricey side, it totally was worth it. We spent the majority of the day... more

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5 of 5 stars
BeachBum1110 2 contributions
Pittsburgh, PA
Mar 16, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

My 2 friends and I went to the Ft. Zachary State Park beach area for the day while we were in Key West. It was beautiful! There was a nice little concession stand and the beach was not crowded at all. I recommend a mat under your chair or a beach chair to lie on and water shoes if you... more

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4 of 5 stars
Melb33 48 contributions
Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
Mar 3, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I found out quickly when we decided to make the trip to Key West that this was not the place to find what one would call an outstanding beach. Ft. Zack was quite nice, however. First, if all you want to do in Florida is sit on the beach, get a tan and swim, you should go elsewhere. Remember, the... more

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Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park Address

Southard St on Truman Annex, Key West, FL 33041
Tel: 305-292-6713