Monroe County Florida Keys · Florida
Anne’s Beach
- State
- Florida
- County
- Monroe County
- City / community
- Islamorada
Florida Keys · Monroe County Florida Keys
A shallow-water beach with a boardwalk, picnic pavilions, north-lot restroom and leashed-dog permission. Useful for a wading and shoreline stop; a boardwalk is not proof of wheelchair access into the water.
Good fit: A shallow-water beach with a boardwalk, picnic pavilions, north-lot restroom and leashed-dog permission. Useful for a wading and shoreline stop; a boardwalk is not proof of wheelchair access into the water.
Plan around: Plan around the north-lot restroom and separate boardwalk access from a continuous waterline route. Fishing, powered watercraft and open flames are prohibited in village guidance.
PLAN THE BASICS
At a glance
- Parking
- Use the named public arrivalDetails & restrictions
- Dogs
- YesDetails & restrictions
- Restrooms
- YesDetails & restrictions
- Lifeguards
- Unknown · clarification pendingDetails & restrictions
- Public access
- Public accessDetails & restrictions
- Beach driving
- Unknown · clarification pendingDetails & restrictions
- Accessibility
- Check the exact usable routeDetails & restrictions
Choose an entrance
Anne’s Beach · named arrival guidance
See the entrance section for parking and entry details and sources. No fishing, motorboats/PWC or open flame/grill. See the entrance section for accessibility details and sources.
Official route / restriction details ↗Parking, route & accessibility evidence
Parking & entry: Use the named public arrival. Paved parking; specific fees not stated here.
Parking source ↗Accessibility: Check the exact usable route. Village describes boardwalk and paved parking; continuous waterline access not established.
Accessibility source ↗Open the county entrance directory ↗
Use the directory to check each entrance’s identity and status. Guide map pins are approximate shoreline locations, not turn-by-turn entrance directions or proof of current opening.
Known for
A shallow-water beach with a boardwalk, picnic pavilions, north-lot restroom and leashed-dog permission. Useful for a wading and shoreline stop; a boardwalk is not proof of wheelchair access into the water.
Sources & review date ↗Plan around the north-lot restroom and separate boardwalk access from a continuous waterline route. Fishing, powered watercraft and open flames are prohibited in village guidance.
Rules & facilities
Check before you go
Plan around the north-lot restroom and separate boardwalk access from a continuous waterline route. Fishing, powered watercraft and open flames are prohibited in village guidance.
Sources & review date ↗Admission, payment & passes
Confirm admission separately from parking, transport, rental and boat-launch charges; no free-entry guarantee is inferred.
Sources & review date ↗What to bring & supporting visit details
Plan your visit
Use the published north/south paved lots and boardwalk at Anne’s Beach; fishing and motorboats/PWC are prohibited.
Sources & review date ↗Public or private?
Public access
Who can visit: Open to the general public, including visitors, during permitted hours and subject to posted rules.
Entry route, fees & access boundaries
- Manager / access authority
- Islamorada, Village of Islands
- Access basis
- This listing covers a publicly managed beach access or park, not a private guest-only beach.
- Where to enter
- The named manager lists Anne’s Beach as a public visitor shoreline destination. Use the published north/south paved lots and boardwalk at Anne’s Beach; fishing and motorboats/PWC are prohibited. Admission, permitted arrival routes and current closures remain separate; this is not a present-opening guarantee.
- Fees & reservations
- Confirm admission separately from parking, transport, rental and boat-launch charges; no free-entry guarantee is inferred.
- Restrictions & exceptions
- No fishing, motorboats/PWC or open flame/grill.
- What this label covers
- Named shoreline eligibility, not current opening or approval of every historical entrance.
Beach ownership, the route across land, public shoreline-use rights and access to facilities are separate questions. Rules vary by state and location. Use the identified public entrance or documented permission; neither a nearby resort nor an admission fee by itself establishes that a beach is private. A mapped beach is not permission to cross private property.
Access policy reviewed 2026-10-04. Not a live closure report or a property-boundary survey.
Allowed & prohibited activities
No beach alcohol permission is asserted; check the manager’s posted rule before bringing alcohol.
Sources & review date ↗No open-fire permission is established; use cooking facilities only where explicitly designated by the manager.
Sources & review date ↗No overnight camping permission is asserted for this beach; arrange a separately authorized overnight location.
Sources & review date ↗No specific shore-fishing zone is verified; confirm the manager’s location restrictions and swimmer separation before casting.
Sources & review date ↗- Hours
- Check destination and facility hours
Sunrise to sunset.
Anne’s Beach · managing authority ↗ - Dogs on the beach
- Leashed dogs permitted
Dogs permitted on leash.
Anne’s Beach · managing authority ↗ - Lifeguards
- Coverage unconfirmed
Beach-specific lifeguard coverage and duty schedule for Anne’s Beach have not been confirmed. Park staff, a pool lifeguard, rental operator or general amenities listing is not evidence of a staffed beach tower.
Anne’s Beach · managing authority ↗ - Restrooms
- Named facilities · check scope
Restroom at north parking lot.
Anne’s Beach · managing authority ↗ - Access & beach rules
- Named manager restrictions apply
No fishing, motorboats/PWC or open flame/grill.
Anne’s Beach · managing authority ↗ - Beach driving
- Use designated roads and parking
Use designated public roads and parking; no permission for ordinary recreational driving on this sand is established.
Anne’s Beach · managing authority ↗
Conditions & activities Surf, sand, wildlife and suitability
Conditions at the beach
Saved reports below are dated snapshots, not live conditions. JavaScript refreshes them from official sources when available. Source timestamps and tide times identify their time zone.
Weather observation
Saved report · not live. This dated snapshot may be out of date. Check the official source before your visit.
88°F · Clear
- The Florida Keys - Marathon International Airport · 33.4 km from destination reference · nearby reporting station, not a beach sensor.
Observation: 2026-10-04T18:45:00+00:00.
Retrieved: 2026-10-04T19:03:19.381Z.
Live-use expiration: 2026-10-04T20:45:00.000Z. This static copy never certifies current conditions.
UV forecast
No current-hour UV estimate is shown in this saved page. Use sun protection; the live forecast loads when available.
Daily forecast
Saved report · not live. This dated snapshot may be out of date. Check the official source before your visit.
Saved forecast for this beach’s NWS grid
- 2026-10-04T15:00:00-04:00–2026-10-04T18:00:00-04:00: This Afternoon · 87°F · Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 5 to 10 mph E
- 2026-10-04T18:00:00-04:00–2026-10-05T06:00:00-04:00: Tonight · 81°F · Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 5 to 10 mph E
Source issued/updated: 2026-10-04T18:15:24+00:00.
Retrieved: 2026-10-04T19:03:19.993Z.
Live-use expiration: 2026-10-04T22:00:00.000Z. This static copy never certifies current conditions.
High & low tides
Saved prediction · not live. This dated snapshot may be out of date. Check the official source before your visit.
Channel Two, west side, Hawk Channel. NOAA Channel Two, west side, Hawk Channel (8723869) is the disclosed tide-prediction reference. Channel Two Hawk Channel reference; channel current and beach entry conditions are separate. Prediction times and retrieval time remain distinct; no current observed tide is claimed. Predictions, not measured water levels or safe crossing times.
- 2026-10-04 03:11 · High tide
- 2026-10-04 10:46 · Low tide
- 2026-10-04 17:43 · High tide
- 2026-10-04 21:40 · Low tide
- 2026-10-05 04:44 · High tide
- 2026-10-05 11:51 · Low tide
- 2026-10-05 18:32 · High tide
- 2026-10-05 23:10 · Low tide
Prediction dates: 2026-10-04–2026-10-05 · station local time.
Retrieved: 2026-10-04T19:03:19.858Z.
Live-use expiration: 2026-10-05T19:03:19.858Z. This static copy never certifies current conditions.
Channel Two, west side, Hawk Channel. NOAA Channel Two, west side, Hawk Channel (8723869) is the disclosed tide-prediction reference. Channel Two Hawk Channel reference; channel current and beach entry conditions are separate. Prediction times and retrieval time remain distinct; no current observed tide is claimed. Predictions, not measured water levels or safe crossing times.
NOAA tide station ↗NOAA swim & rip-current forecast
No usable dated snapshot available. Follow the official source link for updated information.
Forecast risk is not the flag flying at this beach. Conditions can vary within the forecast area.
Official local flag & condition status
Flag color: not currently verified
No timestamped observed flag connector is verified here. Follow the named authority and posted conditions; a forecast is not an observed flag.
The Beach Database does not convert weather or a rip-current forecast into a colored flag. Check flags and signs on arrival and ask a lifeguard where available.
Weather warnings & alerts
Saved report · not live. This dated snapshot may be out of date. Check the official source before your visit.
Alerts returned at the recorded check
- Coastal Flood Statement · Coastal Flood Statement issued October 4 at 12:21PM EDT until October 5 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Key West FL · source expiration 2026-10-05T11:00:00-04:00
Source issued/updated: 2026-10-04T19:03:16+00:00.
Retrieved: 2026-10-04T19:03:20.218Z.
Live-use expiration: 2026-10-04T21:03:16.000Z. This static copy never certifies current conditions.
Weather alerts do not confirm swimming safety, lifeguard staffing, water quality or beach closures. No alert does not mean safe water.
Water quality
The exact named official reference is ANNE'S BEACH, EPA FL931734, STORET Monroe178. Latest retrieved report sample: 2026-09-22; enterococcus 122 as reported; advisory column Yes. Retrieved 2026-10-04T16:08:09.156Z. This is dated sampled-water evidence, not a current advisory determination or guarantee for the entire shoreline.
Sources & review date ↗Crowd meter
No measured crowd level is available; plan around its actual arrival and facilities rather than a numerical crowd score.
Sources & review date ↗Sand & sandcastles
Village describes shallow swimming and little to no wave action; this is general shoreline character, not current safety.
Sources & review date ↗Surfing profile
The village describes little to no wave action and shallow swimming at Anne’s Beach. This supports a shallow-water visit rather than a researched surf break; it is not a forecast or safety guarantee. Swim at your own risk and observe the motorboat/PWC prohibition.
Sources & review date ↗Beachcombing
Enjoy observing shoreline finds; collection permission and shell abundance are not established here. Check the exact manager/zone rules before removing anything.
Sources & review date ↗This guide does not promote this beach for shark teeth or assign a yield rating.
Sources & review date ↗Snorkeling & scuba diving
A shore-snorkeling entry and visibility assessment are not verified here; offshore tours are separate trips.
Sources & review date ↗A shore-scuba route is not verified here. Arrange any dive separately with a qualified local operator and lawful entry assessment.
Sources & review date ↗Shore & sky wildlife
Observe without disturbing posted nests or wildlife areas; no beach-specific encounter list is asserted.
Sources & review date ↗History & interesting facts
No separate shoreline history is presented without an attributed location-specific source.
Sources & review date ↗A closer look
Photos of this beach and its surroundings. Select a photo to view it larger. These are recorded views, not live conditions.
View larger ↗Anne’s Beach · archival photograph Taken on 5 November 2006 · soulf2 · CC BY 3.0
Taken: Taken on 5 November 2006File:Anne's Beach (Soulf2) - panoramio.jpg · soulf2 · CC BY 3.0
Resized/cropped for display; original colors retained. Adaptations retain the stated license.
Food, stays & rentals
EXTEND YOUR BEACH DAY
Food & drink nearby
Local dining recommendations
Lazy Days in Islamorada offers oceanfront dining with seafood, pasta, a children’s menu and indoor seating. It is a separate restaurant stop, not a beach concession or public entrance.
Sources & review date ↗Accommodations by the beach
Islander Resort at 82100 Overseas Highway is an Islamorada overnight base; drive to the selected public park. The resort’s private beachfront does not substitute for that park’s admission, pet rules or arrival route.
Sources & review date ↗Activities & rentals
Arrange equipment beforehand; no additional onsite operator or delivery/meeting point is verified.
Sources & review date ↗Explore nearby beaches
Sources & review date
Guide desk research reviewed 2026-10-04; this is not a field-by-field current verification or an on-site inspection. Official facts, dated agency evidence and editorial assessments retain their own scope. Unknowns and conflicts remain open. Methodology · Rating explanations · Correction history
An exact-location hero photograph is pending. No photograph of another beach is displayed.
Visitor experiences
Original, moderated reviews and photographs. Visit dates and entrances provide context; visitor ratings and reports do not replace official facts or current conditions.
Read approved visitor experiences here when available.