This historic fort has the largest collection of Civil War armaments in the world. Bonus: It's located along a beach that's popular for sunset views.
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Mar 19, 2025
Lovely place to visit. The tour guide was knowledgeable and informative. Park was easy to navigate. The beach side was hectic and noticed a few patrons that just wanted to enjoy the beach without hav…Full review by Tiffany G
Mar 18, 2025
Very informational place that was very well put together and preserved, beautiful beach, is a must see if you are in the area of Key West. The traffic gets congested on the way there, but we had a gr…Full review by Jwohlschlegel
Mar 14, 2025
We had a great time checking out the fort and hanging out on the beach for a few hours! Parking and finding a spot on the beach was super easy. The water was absolutely gorgeous, although a bit rou…Full review by heather7290
We are staying within walking distance of this park. I see fees for cars to enter not sure about walking. We were really just planning on seeing the beach. Any suggestions welcome. We are heading down next week. Thanks!
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The park is located pretty far off of the main roads. I would pay to park if I went back.
Are there any drinking fountains or water fill stations here?
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Not on-site but yes you can buy water from the beach restaurant. However, I will suggest that you take some cold water bottles with you. There are water showers to wash …
Not on-site but yes you can buy water from the beach restaurant. However, I will suggest that you take some cold water bottles with you. There are water showers to wash the sand off your body or take a shower after a swim. The sunset is very beautiful to see from the beach and the beach is very nice.
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