At the southernmost tip of the U.S. you'll find a Key West beach that's well worth the trek, and perfect for water sport enthusiasts and sunbathers alike.

The beach is free to visit every day from sunrise to sunset. Parking at Smathers Beach will cost you $5 per hour. For more information, check out the city's Smathers Beach page. All-Inclusive ...

Key West is famous for its sunsets, but I was there recently for the sunrise. It was a lot calmer on Smathers Beach watching the sun come up than it is at the carnival-like sunset celebrations on ...

The vast sweep of sugar-hued sand at Smathers Beach makes up the largest public strand in Key West – so, of course, it’s a popular spot. While plenty of sun-seekers choose to bask on the palm ...

It will cost a little more to visit Key West if you want to watch the sunset at Mallory Square or walk along Smathers Beach. The Key West City Commission in a 6-1 vote on Sept. 4 ended free ...