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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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