Stranden en pieren in Florida

Beaches and Piers

This collection highlights Florida’s coastal heritage and shorelines. It includes the 1825 Key West Lighthouse, a 65-foot historic tower, and the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse in Boca Grande. Smathers Beach offers a half-mile of sandy shoreline with public facilities. In Clearwater, the 1,080-foot Pier 60 features a bait house and pavilions, while the adjacent Clearwater Beach is characterized by its white quartz sand and Gulf of Mexico views.

Beaches and Piers — Kaart

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Smathers Beach

Free public beach with handful of facilities. Laid-back place perfect for families with kids.

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Key West Lighthouse

The Key West Lighthouse is located in Key West, Florida. The first Key West lighthouse was a 65-foot tower completed in 1825.

Jana Taylor / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Pier 60

A 1,080-foot fishing pier featuring a bait house, telescopes, and six covered pavilions.

Evan Nichols (Virtua… / CC BY 3.0

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Clearwater Beach

Barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico known for its white quartz sand and shallow waters.

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Gasparilla Island Lighthouse

The Gasparilla Island Lights are on Gasparilla Island in Boca Grande, Florida.