One of Key West’s best-known beaches is also its largest. Located on the south coast of the island, Smathers Beach is a half-mile long and is one of four main beaches in Key West proper. Pick-up ...

Key West native Paul Menta has been at it since the late 1990s and knows the area well. One of his favorite spots is Smathers Beach, a pristine, palm-lined shore close to the airport.

Key West, Florida, Is a Perfect Winter Getaway — With Nightlife, Stunning Beaches, and a Historic State Park Warm weather, crystal-clear waters, and an eclectic cultural scene offer year-round fun.

Donna Schaffer, a Key West visitor from Illinois, told CNN the seaweed is a “nuisance.” “We came here to walk on the beach and we had to walk through seaweed to get to the beach, so it’s ...