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Higgs Beach
4.4★ · 4,159 Google ratings · Key West, Florida
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 170 ft away · free
Walk
125 yd · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 125 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
90°F
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of Higgs Beach
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1Parking170 ft from the listing2Restrooms125 yd from the listing3Showers200 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 13 visitors · 2017–2026
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 10 visitors · 2017–2026
Come for the pier and sunset views
The long pier with built-in ladders and steps offers excellent water access and is a highlight for swimming.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2017–2026
Wear water shoes or sandals
The entry points feature rocks and a metal grate pier that make barefoot wading uncomfortable or problematic.
Visit early morning or off-season
Spring break crowds and weekend visitors can make the small beach feel cramped and busy.
Plan for seaweed and variable water clarity
Sea grass and algae accumulation can occur seasonally, sometimes blocking comfortable swimming despite generally clear water.
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 ESE
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, 6:31 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 100 Atlantic Blvd, Key West, FL 33040
🅿 Parking 170 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 125 yd away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 125 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Higgs Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 170 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Higgs Beach?
125 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Higgs Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 125 yd from the listing.
When is Higgs Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sun 11am.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
