South Beach → West Martello Tower and garden
Combine the southern beaches in a separate walk; shade is not guaranteed, so carry water from the start
South Beach: Small beach at the southern end of Duval Street
West Martello Tower and garden: Tropical garden within brick fortifications
African Cemetery at Higgs Beach → Edward B Knight Pier
At West Martello, combine military architecture with the garden; treat the African Cemetery as a memorial site
African Cemetery at Higgs Beach: Memorial to Africans who died after rescue from slave ships
Edward B Knight Pier: Long pedestrian pier at the end of White Street
Rest Beach → Key West Wildlife Center
Walk Edward B Knight Pier and return towards Indigenous Park; omit the long pier in strong wind
Rest Beach: Quiet coastal park east of White Street Pier
Key West Wildlife Center: Rescue centre for local birds and wildlife beside Indigenous Park
Map and stops
The numbered markers match the stops below. A marker does not guarantee an open entrance
Access: Approach or exterior view; admission to the interior is not confirmed
South Beach
Small beach at the southern end of Duval Street
Use open paths; account for weather and closed sections
Show on the city map ↗Higgs Beach
Public beach on the island’s southern shore
Use open paths; account for weather and closed sections
Show on the city map ↗West Martello Tower and garden
Tropical garden within brick fortifications
View from the street; check interior access separately
Show on the city map ↗African Cemetery at Higgs Beach
Memorial to Africans who died after rescue from slave ships
View from the street; check interior access separately
Show on the city map ↗Key West AIDS Memorial
Memorial to island residents and friends who died of AIDS
View from the street; check interior access separately
Show on the city map ↗Edward B Knight Pier
Long pedestrian pier at the end of White Street
Stay on the open pedestrian path; avoid closed docks
Show on the city map ↗Rest Beach
Quiet coastal park east of White Street Pier
Use open paths; account for weather and closed sections
Show on the city map ↗Indigenous Park
Green space with native vegetation beside Higgs Beach
Use open paths; account for weather and closed sections
Show on the city map ↗Key West Wildlife Center
Rescue centre for local birds and wildlife beside Indigenous Park
View from the street; check interior access separately
Show on the city map ↗
Before the walk
- Keep beach noise away from the African Cemetery and AIDS Memorial
- Check West Martello garden access separately from beach access
- The route is not confirmed step-free; use open streets around closed sites
Check hours, tickets and access with each venue. Barriers may change the track and queues may add time. Accessibility has not been surveyed on site
Questions before the walk
Does the walk include admission to interiors?
The map links exterior viewpoints and approaches; museum visits, religious services and private buildings follow separate access rules
Is this a beach walk or a memorial walk?
Both themes share the same area — beaches, the tower garden and separate memorials
Sources and verification
Written by walkymap from remotely checked sources. No on-site walk is claimed
cityofkeywest-fl.gov — cityofkeywest-fl.gov ·
keywestgardenclub.com — keywestgardenclub.com ·
cityofkeywest-fl.gov — cityofkeywest-fl.gov ·
keywestaidsmemorial.org — keywestaidsmemorial.org ·
keywestwildlifecenter.org — keywestwildlifecenter.org ·
© OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Track geometry and distance are from the route dataset
Elevation estimate: Mapterhorn. Terrain model; stairs and small changes in level may be missed
