Islamorada’s public beaches are small, and they belong to the Village. Its own pages count them two ways: one lists six Village parks and four Village beaches, while the Founders Park page names eight parks and recreation properties, from Founders Park to Southwind’s Park. We use the named list, ordered by mile marker, with the hours, fees, dog rules and restrictions the Village and FWC publish. No Village beach page mentions lifeguards, so swim at your own risk. Everything was checked on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
- The Village's Founders Park page lists eight Village parks and recreation properties: Founders Park, Library Park Beach, Anne's Beach, Plantation Tropical Preserve, Green Turtle Hammock Nature Preserve, Plantation Hammocks Preserve, Key Tree Cactus Nature Preserve and Southwind's Park. Islamorada, Village of Islands: Founders Park
- The Village's "Why Islamorada Matters" page lists Windley Key Fossil Reef Geologic State Park, six Village parks and four Village beaches. Islamorada, Village of Islands: Why Islamorada Matters
Find a spot by what you want to do
Pick an activity, such as swimming, a kayak launch, leashed dogs, restrooms or a boat ramp, and the finder shows every public access point that fits, with its mile marker, side of the highway, fee and hours.
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Where can I get in the water?
Tick what you want to do. We match you to the public beaches, parks, state parks, ramps and launches in Islamorada that publish those things, nearest first or best fit, with the fees and hours each operator posts.
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Every public access point, side by side
| Access point | Swim | Snorkel | Paddle launch | Shore fishing | Boat ramp | Picnic | Restrooms | Dogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library Beach ParkIslamorada, Village of Islands · 0.1 mi | Yes | Not published | Yes | Not published | Not published | Yes | Yes | Not published |
| Green Turtle Hammock Nature Preserve kayak launchIslamorada, Village of Islands · 0.7 mi | Not published | Not published | Yes | Not published | Not published | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lignumvitae Key Botanical State ParkFlorida State Parks · 4.1 mi | Yes | Yes | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Yes | Not published |
| San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State ParkFlorida State Parks · 4.6 mi | Yes | Yes | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Founders Park beachIslamorada, Village of Islands (Parks & Recreation) · 5.2 mi | Yes | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Yes | Yes | Not published |
| Plantation Yacht Harbor Marina public boat ramp (Founders Park)Islamorada, Village of Islands (Plantation Yacht Harbor Marina) · 5.4 mi | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Yes | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Anne's Beach paddlecraft access (east lot)Islamorada, Village of Islands · 8.1 mi | Not published | Not published | Yes | Not published | Not published | Yes | Yes | Not published |
| Anne's BeachIslamorada, Village of Islands · 8.3 mi | Yes | Not published | Yes | Not published | Not published | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Anne's Beach paddlecraft access (west lot)Islamorada, Village of Islands · 8.4 mi | Not published | Not published | Yes | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Plantation Tropical Preserve paddle craft launchIslamorada, Village of Islands · 8.7 mi | Not published | Not published | Yes | Not published | Not published | Yes | Not published | Yes |
A tick means the operator's own page says so. A question mark means it does not say: ask first. Checked October 21, 2026.
From each operator's own page (the Village of Islamorada, Monroe County, Florida State Parks, FWC), checked October 21, 2026. Coordinates are from OpenStreetMap; distances are straight lines from the Hurricane Monument at MM 81.5, not driving routes. Fees and hours change; check the operator page before you go. Indian Key Historic State Park is left out: Florida State Parks says it has been completely closed since April 2026 while its dock is rebuilt.
Found your spot? The day planner puts it in mile-marker order with the rest of your day.
Anne’s Beach, MM 73.5 oceanside
The Village lists Anne’s Beach on Lower Matecumbe Key, open sunrise to sunset, with 300 feet of boardwalk and six pavilions. It reopened August 23, 2019 after Hurricane Irma. The Village says it has little to no wave action and a shallow swimming area. Leashed dogs are allowed. There is no open flame or grill, no fishing, and no motor boats or PWC. The restroom is at the north parking lot. FWC lists two free paddlecraft launches from the sand, with 15 spaces at the east lot and 9 at the west.
- The Village lists Anne's Beach at MM 73.5 oceanside, open sunrise to sunset, with 300 feet of boardwalk and six pavilions; it reopened August 23, 2019 after Hurricane Irma. Leashed dogs are allowed. Islamorada, Village of Islands: Parks & Beaches
- The Village says Anne's Beach has little to no wave action and a shallow swimming area; no open flame or grill and no fishing. Islamorada, Village of Islands: Parks & Beaches
Library Beach Park, MM 81.5 bayside
Library Beach Park on Upper Matecumbe Key is open 8 am to sunset; its restroom closes at 5 pm. The Village describes a small beach on a mangrove-lined creek, a playground, a pavilion with grills and an outdoor shower. No dogs, no motor boats or PWC, no fishing. FWC lists a hand launch for paddlecraft and 18 paved parking spaces. The Hurricane Monument stands at the same mile marker, MM 81.5, so the two make an easy stop together.
- The Village lists Library Beach Park at MM 81.5 bayside, open 8 am to sunset, with a small beach, playground and pavilion; no dogs, no motor boats or PWC, no fishing. Islamorada, Village of Islands: Parks & Beaches
- The National Park Service lists the Florida Keys Memorial in the National Register of Historic Places under reference number 95000238, located at US 1 at Mile Marker 81.5 in Islamorada. National Park Service NPGallery: Florida Keys Memorial (NRIS 95000238)
Founders Park, MM 87 bayside
Founders Park, 87000 Overseas Highway on Plantation Key, is 45 acres, open sunrise to sunset, and the center of the Village park system. Its Florida Bay beach has a swimming area, tiki huts, grills, outdoor showers and restrooms, and the park holds the Ron Levy Aquatic Center pool. Village residents and their guests get in free; non-residents pay. Older fee figures still circulate online, so here is the table from the Village’s Founders Park page as we read it:
| Founders Park entry | Non-resident fee |
|---|---|
| Adults (18 to 64) | $10.00 |
| Youth and seniors (3 to 17) | $7.00 |
| Summer weekends (Memorial Day to Labor Day) and holidays | $15.00 adult / $10.00 youth and senior |
| Pool, extra | $5.00 / $3.00 |
| Active military and veterans, plus up to four family members, with ID | Free |
| Paying by card | 3% fee |
Park rules include zero tolerance for alcohol, no glass, no smoking, no fishing, no loud amplified music and no dogs on the beach, playground, picnic areas, soccer fields or pool area. The park’s public boat ramp at Plantation Yacht Harbor Marina is open 8 am to 6 pm; residents with ID launch free and non-residents pay $30 each way ($60 round trip) at rates effective October 1, 2026, though FWC’s ramp finder still shows $40 per round trip.
- The Village describes Founders Park as 45 acres, open sunrise to sunset, the center of the Village park system. Islamorada, Village of Islands: Founders Park
- The Founders Park Rules page gives the address 87000 Overseas Highway, Islamorada FL 33036. Islamorada, Village of Islands: Founders Park Rules
- The Village says Village residents and their guests get free admission to Founders Park; park fees apply to non-Islamorada residents. Islamorada, Village of Islands: Founders Park Rules
- Founders Park rules include zero tolerance for alcohol, no glass, no smoking, no fishing, no loud amplified music and no dogs on the beach, playground, picnic areas, soccer fields or pool area. Islamorada, Village of Islands: Founders Park Rules
Nature preserves and kayak launches
- Plantation Tropical Preserve, MM 90.8: sunrise to sunset, a floating-dock paddle launch on Tavernier Creek (carry your boat, no motors), a nature trail and picnic tables. No public restrooms. Leashed dogs.
- Plantation Hammock Preserve, MM 87: sunrise to sunset, benches and nature trails, restrooms at Founders Park next door. No dogs.
- Southwinds Park, MM 82.1: 8 am to sunset, a paved memorial and fishing heritage walkway. No restrooms, no dogs.
- Green Turtle Hammock Nature Preserve, MM 81.2 bayside: 8 am to 5 pm, free, a flat 0.4 mile loop trail and an ADA-accessible floating kayak launch through a mangrove tunnel to Little Basin. No motorized watercraft. Leashed dogs.
- Key Tree Cactus Nature Preserve, MM 80.5 bayside: 8 am to sunset, a paved path, a play structure and picnic tables. No restrooms. Leashed dogs.
The Indian Key Fill ramp, the usual put-in for Indian Key, is listed by FWC as temporarily closed for repairs, while the Florida State Parks kayak page still says to launch there. Details for each launch are in the Village’s parks list and on the Green Turtle Hammock page.
State parks
Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park, MM 84.9, is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday for $2.50 per person, with five short self-guided trails, 1.2 miles in all. Lignumvitae Key is reached by boat or kayak only. Indian Key has been completely closed since April 2026 for a dock rebuild. The San Pedro underwater preserve is free, 8 a.m. to sunset. Our Indian Key and Lignumvitae page covers the two islands.
- Florida State Parks says Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday through Monday, and closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Florida State Parks: Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park, Hours & Fees
- Admission to Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park is $2.50 per person. Florida State Parks: Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park, Hours & Fees
- Florida State Parks says Windley Key has five short self-guided trails, 1.2 miles in all, plus a visitor center and picnic tables. Florida State Parks: Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park
- Florida State Parks says Lignumvitae Key is accessible by boat or kayak only; the listed address is 77200 Overseas Highway, Islamorada FL 33036. Florida State Parks: Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park
- Florida State Parks posts: "Effective April 2026: Indian Key Historic State Park is completely closed to the public while contractors rebuild the Park's dock. The project is slated to take up to six months." Florida State Parks: Indian Key Historic State Park
- San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park is open 8 a.m. to sunset, 365 days a year, with no fee. Florida State Parks: San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park
Sea turtles on the beach
The Village defines sea turtle nesting season as April 15 to October 31; nesting in Islamorada happens mainly between mile markers 72 and 83, primarily on the Atlantic shoreline, which includes the stretch around Anne’s Beach. Report a sick, injured or dead turtle to FWC at 1-888-404-3922.
- The Village says its Code of Ordinances defines sea turtle nesting season as April 15 to October 31; nesting in Islamorada occurs mainly between mile markers 72 and 83, primarily on the Atlantic shoreline. Islamorada, Village of Islands: Sea Turtle Nesting Regulations
- The Village asks people to report sick, injured or dead sea turtles to FWC at 1-888-404-3922. Islamorada, Village of Islands: Sea Turtle Nesting Regulations
Beaches and parks FAQ
Is there a no-boat swim zone in Islamorada?
Yes. Village Ordinance 22-05 bars operating any vessel within the area generally 300 feet from Port Antigua Beach and White Marlin Beach on Lower Matecumbe Key.
Source: Islamorada, Village of Islands: Ordinance No. 22-05 (vessel restricted areas)
When is sea turtle nesting season in Islamorada?
The Village Code defines it as April 15 to October 31. Nesting occurs mainly between mile markers 72 and 83, primarily on the Atlantic shoreline.
Source: Islamorada, Village of Islands: Sea Turtle Nesting Regulations
Who do I call about an injured sea turtle?
The Village asks you to call FWC at 1-888-404-3922.
Source: Islamorada, Village of Islands: Sea Turtle Nesting Regulations
Where is Anne's Beach?
The Village lists Anne's Beach at MM 73.5 oceanside, open sunrise to sunset, with a boardwalk, six pavilions and restrooms. Leashed dogs are allowed.
Is Anne's Beach good for small children?
The Village says Anne's Beach has little to no wave action and a shallow swimming area. Swim at your own risk.
What are the rules at Library Beach Park?
The Village lists MM 81.5 bayside, open 8 am to sunset, with no dogs, no motor boats or PWC and no fishing.
Dates, rules and hours can change. The organisers have the final word: Village of Islamorada (official site)