The City of Key West has many local beaches, each with their own distinctive fit and feel. The public sands along the water surrounding the 2 by 4 mile island may be modest in size, but that makes them no less popular with locals and visitors alike. The calm shallow water is perfect for most activities, be it a lazy day relaxing on the sand in the shade of a palm tree or an active afternoon on a paddle board. View some of our world famous beaches.