Beaches
Swimming
Anne's Beach
A free roadside beach with warm, ankle-deep water for hundreds of feet and a boardwalk through mangroves - made for toddlers.
Ages
1–18+
Cost
Free
Duration
~2h
Difficulty
Easy
Setting
On the water
Anne’s Beach is barely a beach in the conventional sense and that is exactly why it works with very small children. The water off Lower Matecumbe is so shallow that you can walk out several hundred feet and still be at knee height, warm as a bath in summer, with a soft bottom. A boardwalk runs behind it through the mangroves to a second stretch of sand. Parking is roadside and limited, there are restrooms but no concessions, and kiteboarders use the far end on windy days. It is free, which makes it the cheapest good hour in the Keys.
Stroller Friendly
Pricing
Free
Common Questions
- How much does Anne's Beach cost?
- Anne's Beach is free to visit. Free
- What ages is Anne's Beach good for?
- Anne's Beach is best for kids ages 1 to 18+.
- Is Anne's Beach stroller friendly?
- Yes, Anne's Beach is stroller friendly.
- Can I bring my dog to Anne's Beach?
- No, dogs are not allowed at Anne's Beach.
- How hard is Anne's Beach?
- The difficulty level is easy. Plan for about 2 hours.
- Is Anne's Beach free?
- Yes, Anne's Beach is free!
- What should I bring to Anne's Beach?
- Water shoes for the seagrass, sunscreen, towels
- How long does Anne's Beach take?
- Most families spend about 2 hours at Anne's Beach.
- When is the best time to visit Anne's Beach?
- Anytime; shallow water warms up fast, so summer afternoons are bathwater.