Sugarloaf Beach

Located on the island Sugarloaf Key, Sugarloaf Beach is a long and narrow beach situated on the east side of the island city of Key West.  Sugarloaf Beach is surrounded by coconut trees, has beautiful beige-colored sand, and has shallow waters making it a perfect destination for swimming.  Sugarloaf Beach is very popular among kiteboarders, jet skiers, sailors, and paddleboarders. 

Although Sugarloaf Beach does not have lifeguards, the beach offers many amenities including restrooms, picnic tables, a boardwalk, and a shallow swimming area. 

There are many fun activities at Sugarloaf Beach including swimming, kiteboarding, sailing, picnicking, and paddleboarding.

Getting to Sugarloaf Beach is very easy – the beach’s free parking lot is situated at 15730 Old State Road 4a and is within walking distance to the beach. 

If you are looking for attractions near Sugarloaf Beach, you can drive 30 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 Sugarloaf Beach 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 Sugarloaf Beach.  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 Sugarloaf Beach 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 Sugarloaf Beach, there are many hotels within a 15-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, and 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 Sugarloaf Beach, the 2-Star NYAH Key West features three pools and diving, fishing, snorkeling, and windsurfing tours.