Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve

Located in the island city of Key West, Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve has a small and narrow beach situated at the southern end of the island. The beach is surrounded by coconut trees and has beautiful beige-colored sand which makes it very popular among tourists and locals.  Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve is a perfect destination for many water sports enthusiasts including swimmers, sailors, and paddleboarders. 

Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve offers many amenities including restrooms, showers, picnic tables, and a fishing pier. 

There are many fun activities at Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve including swimming, sailing, fishing, and paddleboarding.

Getting to Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve is very easy – the beach’s parking area is situated near 1997 Long Beach Drive and is within walking distance to the beach. 

If you are looking for attractions near Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve, you can drive 25 minutes to Key West Aquarium which is among the oldest aquariums in Florida and is home to exhibits on alligators, Atlantic shore fish, jellyfish, sharks, sea turtles, and a touch tank. The Hemingway Home and Museum is a very popular tourist attraction in Key West – it features the works from the life of American writer Ernest Hemingway and his large population of Hemingway cats. The incredible waterfront square Mallory Square is filled with tourists and is known for its restaurants, shops, and night festivals. Another great attraction near Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve is Duval Street’s Sunset Pier which is a part of the lively Duval Street and is a great spot for photography and picnicking. 

If you get hungry, there are many restaurants within a 10-minute drive of Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve.  The upscale vegetarian-friendly fine dining restaurant Bel Mare serves scallops, pork belly, burritos, beets, shrimps, and wines. If you like French cuisine, Banana Café is known for its crepes, comfortable atmosphere, and artsy walls. Another good restaurant near Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve is the Latin American restaurant Paradise Restaurant featuring handmade cocktails and traditional dishes from various countries including Peru, Argentina, Colombia, and Brazil. 

If you are looking for a hotel near Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve, there are many hotels within a 20-minute drive. The 4-Star Marquesa Hotel is a Victorian-era hotel with two pools, a bar, and a restaurant. Opal Key Resort & Marine is a seaside 4-Star pet-friendly hotel offering a pool, poolside bar, open-air bar, spa, restaurant with water views, gym, diving, fishing, and snorkeling tours. The 3-Star Hampton Inn Key West has a pool, poolside bar, and an open-air restaurant. If you are looking for a budget-friendly hotel near Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserve, the 2-Star NYAH Key West features three pools and diving, fishing, snorkeling, and windsurfing tours.