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Dog Beach (1500 Vernon Ave)
3.7★ · 303 Google ratings · Key West, Florida
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Picnic tables✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 150 yd away · free
Walk
80 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 625 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
90°F
Tide
2 ft range today
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Fri 8am
Map of Dog Beach (1500 Vernon Ave)
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1Parking150 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Expect minimal space for running
The beach is roughly 50 feet wide between two buildings, suitable for quick swims but not extended play.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2017–2026
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2017–2026
Litter reported
Visitors mention rubbish on the sand.Mentioned by 22 visitors · 2017–2026
Visit early morning or weekdays
Crowds and scooter parking create congestion, especially on weekends when the tiny beach fills quickly.
Bring water and bowl for dogs
No freshwater facilities exist on-site, so carry drinking water since the beach's provided bowl is reportedly unclean.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
83°F · clear
Water
90°F
Waves
0.5 ft · 4 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the SE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
9 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:12 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:01 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:43 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:25 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 6:35 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 1500 Vernon Ave, Key West, FL 33040
🅿 Parking 150 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 80 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 625 yd away
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Questions
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Where do you park at Dog Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 150 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Dog Beach?
80 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Dog Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 625 yd from the listing.
When is Dog Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Fri 8am and the busiest at Sat 1pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
