Smathers Beach

Smathers Beach is the largest public beach in Key West, , United States. It is approximately a half mile long. The beach is located on the south side of the island, along the Atlantic Ocean and State Road A1A, and begins at mile marker zero, the beginning of A1A.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Key West High School and Ernest Hemingway House.

School
is a high school in , , United States. It is part of the Monroe County School District. The school opened in 1906, and was originally located at the site of the current Key West City Hall.

Museum
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The was the residence of American writer Ernest Hemingway in the 1930s. The house is situated on the island of , . is situated 2 miles west of Smathers Beach.

Zoo
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The located at 1316 Duval Street, Key West, , United States is a butterfly park that houses from 50 to 60 different species of live butterflies from around the world in a climate-controlled, glass-enclosed habitat. is situated 1½ miles west of Smathers Beach.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Key West and Stock Island.

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, in the , is a city and an island of the same name. It is the county seat of Monroe County and is considered the southernmost city in the continental United States.

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is a town east of in the . has a thriving artist community with specific enclaves that encompass artists/shops.

Smathers Beach

Latitude
24.55133° or 24° 33′ 5″ north
Longitude
-81.77057° or 81° 46′ 14″ west
Elevation
7 feet (2 metres)
Open location code
76PWH62H+GQ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 336594688
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­beach
Geo­Names ID
4173182
Wiki­data ID
Q7544289
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Satellite Map

Discover Smathers Beach from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Egyptian Arabic—“Smathers Beach” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Smathers Beach”
  • Egyptian Arabic: “شط سمثرز”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Beachside and New Town.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Smathers Beach and Peace Covenant Presbyterian Church.

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