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Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park

Southard St on Truman Annex, Key West, FL 33041
305-292-6713
Ranked #19 of 87 attractions in Key West
4.5 of 5 stars 585 Reviews
Type: Beaches, Historic Sites, State Parks
Activities: Fishing, Watching sunrise/sunset
Traveller 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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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

I've been to Key West a number of times on busienss (I work in tourism) but this last time I was thankfully able to enjoy Key West on vacation. My boyfriend and I rented bikes and cruised our way out to Fort Zach at the recommendation of our inn keeper at Duval House. What a great find! Not only is... More

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Palm Harbor, Florida
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

What a gem of a Beach. You have to pay $2.50 to get into the park, but once you're in there is a beach, showers and food. Best to go on a bike. More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

There was ample shade, and the beach was not too crowded to relax comfortably. The sand is a bit rocky, and depending on how sensitive your feet are, you may need water shoes to enter the water (the rocks are not sharp, just somewhat gravelly and can be awkward to navigate right at the water line). There is a quick... More

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Ramsey, Indiana
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This was recommended to us as more of a family friendly beach in Key West. The park was beautiful, and the beach was pretty, as well. The snorkeling was great here. The kids saw all kinds of fish. It made for a fun afternoon! More

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

There is not much to the fort other than the walls and canons, but it is a piece of history. Standing on the roof you can see into the surounding water and part of the town. Some parts are still being preserved, but still it allows for some great photography, and to get a look into the past. I went... More

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Atlanta
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Loved the place. Great for photos (bring a flash). Easy parking and very interesting. More

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Jacksonville, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

What a great way to spend the afternoon. It's an excellently maintained state park and clearly is the best beach on the island. The snorkeling was fun And we saw some unique fish. The concession stand is expensive but the food is good. We definitely recommend this park! More

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Seattle, Washington
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Okay, I know it's only 10 bucks to get in but I still wouldn't go here, if we did our trip over again. Instead, I'd go to Higgs Beach, which is free and pretty much the same. Also, there's a free garden in an old fort right next to Higgs Beach that was fun to walk through. More

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Mount Laurel, New Jersey
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

There is yoga on the beach in the mornings. Only downside is the beach has a lot of coral and can be rough on the feet. Highly recommend visiting the fort for some history and appreciation of what we have. More

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Columbus, Ohio
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Just being in a place from over 100 years ago was great. The beach there was a lot of fun too. More

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