Clarence S.Higgs Memorial Beach

Plenty of parking and convenient facilities, including clean bathrooms and a small restaurant for quick bites. There’s also a pier, which is great if you want to head out over the water without swimming. Overall, it’s a nice spot to relax, though the water isn’t very clear due to some sediment.

It was good to visit it to say we went. But not for anyone with any kind of leg issues. (I use a cane) The beach is steep, due to them needing to ship sand in from The Bahamas. Because you are in a Key (land made from coral and shells) and not an island. And once you get down the beach, you have to get through the shell and coral. Water shoes are a MUST HAVE! What you bring in, you have to take out with you, there are NO trash cans. Plenty of picnic tables, free to use, and you can rent a beach umbrella and chairs. They also have a pavilion you can a sit under as well as a concession stand for munchies and water/soda. But remember, no trash cans, so if you get a hotdog and drink, you’re taking that trash with you. Also, you are not allowed to have adult beverages, at all.

This beach was okay. There are alot of rocks right along the shore where you walk in (you cant avoid it), we almost fell every time getting in and out perhaps because the waves were kind of strong that day and there was also a steep dip in the water along the rocks/shore. The water was nice and it was very clean. The stairway to get to that pier was super slippery due to the algae so be careful. One really cool thing was that although the beach is small.there was an umbrella and chair service there for cheap, you could rent all day until 5pm. There were some beautiful palm and coconut trees and there was a restaurant with clean bathrooms right next to it. It was also very lively but not too loud, people playing volleyball and some people playing an instrument on the sand, it was pleasant. It was nice for my hubby and I to relax and drink but I would not bring my kids here and if we had a car I might go to another beach because of the rocky shoreline.

One of my favorited beaches. Really good clean. And great view.

Very disappointing experience. The beach had a lot of scattered trash littering the sand and shoreline. Also, there was a very large amount of seaweed/seagrass along the shore line. A local told me that is typical for this particular beach, which is why they're are two sets of stairs off the pier. They allow entry into the water past the seaweed. However, the water depth there (by the stairs) when we visited was over 6.5'- which wasn't ideal for our family without a life guard present. We didn't see outdoor foot showers. There was a sign explaining how you can swim right to a snorkeling reef path, which sounds great for those interested in snorkeling in deeper waters

This location offers one of Key West's prime sunset viewing spots, ideal for capturing the island's famous evening sky. The real advantage here is the convenient free public parking nearby - a rare find in Key West where parking fees can be notably expensive. Location Benefits: - Prime sunset viewing location on the pier - Free public parking available (around 10 min walk) - Easy walking distance to the viewing area - Significant cost savings on parking Pro Tip: Arrive 30-45 minutes before sunset to secure both a parking spot and a good viewing position on the pier

The beach is beautiful and it's one of the only beaches on Key West with parking. We got up early and walked along the beach. Then we walked unto the pier and waited for the sunrise. Even the clouds couldn't put a damper on the magnificence of the sun rising!

Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach is a lovely spot if you’re tired of tourist crowds and noisy bars. It’s quiet and peaceful, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the ocean. The beach has picnic pavilions with BBQ grills, restrooms, showers, and free parking nearby. The beach itself is small and shallow, with calm waters — great for kids or anyone who enjoys wading by the shore. You can take a walk along the pier, watch people fishing, and catch a beautiful sunset — probably the best moment of the day here. The sand isn’t perfectly white and the water can be a bit murky, but the calm atmosphere more than makes up for it. A wonderful spot if you want to escape the rush and spend some time in a laid-back setting.