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Parks & Beaches · Key West

Dog Beach

Small City of Key West dog-friendly swim beach at 1500 Vernon Avenue. City materials describe a small beach where dogs can swim — confirm current pet rules on the city facility page before you go.

Plan your stop

Useful details

Before you go

Confirm pet rules, hours and access on https://www.cityofkeywest-fl.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Dog-Beach-4 (listed on Beaches & Marinas https://www.cityofkeywest-fl.gov/494/Beaches-Marinas). Small beach.

Dog-friendly

Public listing information reports that dogs are welcome. Confirm current leash, patio, room, beach and restricted-area rules directly before arrival.

On Key West, at MM 0–4

Dog Beach sits in Key West (Key West, MM 0–4). The southernmost city: historic streets, major attractions, transit connections and the departure point for Dry Tortugas. This listing is for public outdoor time, with parking, heat and wildlife rules checked first.

Other parks & beaches listings currently published on Key West include Key West Historic Cemetery, Riggs Wildlife Refuge / Bridle Path, Simonton Street Beach. Compare them on the island or category hub rather than assuming this listing is the only option.

What this record includes

Directory category
Parks & Beaches
Island area
Key West (Key West, MM 0–4)
Mapped as
parks & beaches
Published address
1500 Vernon Avenue, Key West, FL 33040
Published hours field
Sunrise to sunset (per City of Key West)
Official website on file
Yes — confirm details there
Mapped or source amenities
Small dog-friendly beach, Dog swim access
Source
City of Key West Facilities — Dog Beach

Confirm before you go

  • Current hours, closures, fees and access rules on the linked source
  • A working phone number — none is published on this listing
  • No ratings or “best of” rank — this page does not score or rank places

How to use this listing

Dog Beach is a park or shoreline listing in Key West (Key West, MM 0–4). Sand, shade, swimming, parking and dog rules vary widely from one Keys beach to the next.

Check hours, fees, seaweed or water advisories and wildlife closures on the managing agency page. Carry water; heat and limited shade are part of the plan, not a surprise.

Listed amenities & features

  • Small dog-friendly beach
  • Dog swim access
Source & accuracy

This listing was reviewed using City of Key West Facilities — Dog Beach. The official website is the right place for menus, rates, reservations and hours. Directory text is a planning aid, not a live operations feed. Last reviewed on Oct 2, 2026 using City of Key West Facilities — Dog Beach.

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