Beaches · Our pick in Miami
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
Key West’s best beach for snorkelling
About Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
Fort Zachary Taylor combines a beach, snorkelling off the rocky shore, trails and picnic areas with a Civil War-era brick fort, at the southern tip of Key West. You reach it through the Truman Annex.
Why it's on our list
- Beach and fort
- Snorkelling
- Picnic areas
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park, as the crow flies.
- Sunset Key Cottages0.8 mi16 min walk
- The Marquesa Hotel0.9 mi17 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations
- Dadeland SouthGreenOrange122 mi
- Dadeland NorthGreenOrange123 mi
- South MiamiGreenOrange124 mi