Anne's Beach

Anne's Beach is a shallow, crystal-clear flatwater beach on the Atlantic side of Islamorada, a county park with a boardwalk over the shoreline mangroves. Its gentle, protected water makes it a popular pick for beginner kiteboarding and winging in the Keys.

beginnerflat water

Anne's Beach, 274m, named directly — Bohao Zhao / CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Anne's Beach, another view — soulf2 / CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Wind

best months	Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May
season notes	Florida Keys trade-wind season runs roughly November through May; summer (Jun-Oct) is hotter, wetter, and less consistently windy with afternoon thunderstorm risk.
wind name	NE-E trade winds
quality	steady

Water

type	flat
wetsuit	boardshorts year-round
standing depth	Yes - very shallow, gentle water close to shore.

Levels

beginner	yes
intermediate	yes
advanced	no
notes	Gentle, shallow conditions make it a go-to beginner spot in the Upper Keys.

Launch & crowd

description	County park beach with boardwalk and picnic pavilions.
busy months	Dec Jan Feb Mar
vibe	Family-friendly public beach park.

Hazards

Shallow, grassy bottom in places - watch fins/board on the way in and out
Popular public park - watch for swimmers

Rules

County park with a boardwalk - launch/rig away from swimming areas

Travel basics

airport	MTH - Florida Keys Marathon International, or MIA - Miami International for a longer drive
getting there	Along the Overseas Highway (US-1) in Islamorada.
cost level	mid

Sources: en.wikipedia.org