If there’s one thing that Key West is known for, it’s the magnificent water that surrounds this island paradise. Gorgeous hues of crystal blue and green are enticing and offer an unlimited amount of fun in many different water-related activities.
Just across that water, about 70 miles due west, lies a group of tiny islands called the Dry Tortugas. Here, the Gulf of Mexico leads to powdery white sand beaches and a national park abundant with natural beauty. The Dry Tortugas and Fort Jefferson offer some of the most pristine Key West beaches in the area. Visitors to Key West can spend the day soaking in the sun, kayaking, snorkeling over the exquisite coral reef, fishing, swimming or just kicking back with their toes in the sand.
The Dry Tortugas National Park is an ideal place for those who enjoy the outdoors and provides many activities for people of all ages. Campgrounds are available year-round and on a daily, weekly or even longer-term basis. A diverse assortment of bird species make the park their home and beckon bird watchers from around the world to come and explore.
For those who travel to Key West, getting to the beaches of the Dry Tortugas is easy- just hop on a Ferry. Then grab a seat, sit back and enjoy the scenic journey across the Gulf. It’s a relaxing ride to one of Key West’s most secluded treasures and a not so typical day at the beach you’ll always remember.
