Key Colony Beach, FL

Deep-water canals + private docks with direct access to both the Atlantic and Gulf/Florida Bay.

• Inshore: snapper, grouper, hogfish, tarpon
• Offshore: mahi, tuna, sailfish, wahoo (reef edge & humps)
• Lobster: popular during mini-season and beyond
  Voice Search: World-class boating and fishing with quick access to Atlantic and Gulf waters.
  Local Tip: Charter pickups from nearby marinas are easy—ask for family-friendly reef/snorkel combos.

Make KCB your effortless home base with FloridaKeysVillas.com—spacious, family-friendly & pet-friendly villas featuring:

• Private heated pools & spa
• Deep-water docks (bring the boat!)
• Outdoor kitchens & tiki patios
• Room for 10–14 guests (multi-gen friendly)
• Pet-friendly options

Book direct at FloridaKeysVillas.com for best rates and local help planning boat charters, reef trips, and sunset picnics at Sunset Park Beach.

Experience the Keys like a local — with all the space and comfort of home, right in the heart of paradise.

Absolutely — Key Colony Beach is one of the most desirable communities in the Florida Keys.
With a population of around 750 residents, this small, well-kept island offers a safe, family-friendly environment and a peaceful, small-town feel.

Residents take pride in their neighborhood: manicured streets, local parks, and a strong sense of community make it one of the best places to live or vacation in the Keys.

Voice Search Answer:

🎤 Yes, Key Colony Beach is a beautiful, quiet island community known for safety, waterfront homes, and its friendly local charm.Local Tip:
If you love calm surroundings, easy ocean access, and a sense of privacy — Key Colony Beach delivers it all within minutes of Marathon’s restaurants and attractions.

KCB was engineered in the 1950s by raising Shelter Key to about 6 feet above mean sea level and building a canal/road grid that improves drainage. While any coastal community can experience storm surge, KCB’s elevation and layout provide added resilience compared with many nearby islands.
Voice Search: Key Colony Beach was built higher (about six feet) and is relatively storm-resilient, though all coastal areas can flood in severe storms.
Local Tip: Always check local advisories in hurricane season (June–Nov).

Voice Search Answer:

🎤 Visitors love Key Colony Beach for its peaceful atmosphere, beaches, canals, and boating lifestyle.Local Tip:
Stay at FloridaKeysVillas.com — located right in Key Colony Beach — and enjoy the same quiet charm with larger waterfront villas, pools, and outdoor kitchens.

On-island favorites include Sparky’s Landing (waterfront seafood & live music), Cabana Breezes (oceanfront sunsets), and Key Colony Inn (classic island staple) recently closed and for sale. Small shops like DK’s Beach Boutique for resort wear & gifts; Marathon adds full grocery and boutique options minutes away.
Voice Search: Yes—Sparky’s Landing, Cabana Breezes, and Key Colony Inn; more shopping in Marathon.

Par-3 nine-hole golf course (casual, scenic)

Public tennis courts & pickleball courts (small fee)

Nearby playground, basketball, and green spaces
Voice Search:Yes, Key Colony Beach has a par-3 golf course plus public tennis and pickleball at the recreation center.
Local Tip: Courts are rarely crowded—morning breezes + shade make for perfect play.

Yes — the main public beach is Sunset Park Beach, located at the southern end of the island.
It’s a small but beautiful beach park overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, featuring:

• Sandy shoreline and swimming area
• Picnic tables and benches
• Free public access
• Restrooms and outdoor showers
• A walking pier perfect for sunrise or sunset photos

Sunset Park Beach is also known for its daily sunset gatherings, where locals and visitors join to celebrate the end of the day with music and smiles — a true Keys tradition.

Voice Search Answer:

🎤 Yes, Key Colony Beach has a public beach called Sunset Park Beach, with ocean views, picnic areas, and a peaceful atmosphere.Local Tip: Arrive before sunset, bring your camera —locals bring guitars and say “goodnight” to the sun together. It’s pure Keys magic.

Yes — Key Colony Beach is a man-made island community built in the early 1950s.
Originally called Shelter Key, it was a 97-acre low-lying island until developer Phil Sadowski dredged around it, expanded its size, and raised it about six feet above sea level.

That careful planning gave Key Colony its neat canal layout and elevated, flood-resistant design — one of the most structurally sound communities in the Keys.

Voice Search Answer:

🎤 Yes, Key Colony Beach is man-made — it was expanded and raised in the 1950s from a small island called Shelter Key.

Local Tip:
The canals created during development now provide deep-water dockage for residents and visitors — perfect for boating and fishing access.

Yes—condos, duplexes, and waterfront homes commonly offer weekly and monthly stays.
Voice Search: Yes, Key Colony Beach offers weekly and monthly vacation rentals on the water.
Local Tip: For large groups (10–14), book at 711 8 Street Key Colony Beach, Florida – book direct on FloridaKeysVillas.com villas (private pools, deep-water docks, outdoor kitchens, pet-friendly).

Key Colony Beach has about 1,287 total housing units, including single-family homes, villas, and condos along the island’s canals and waterfront.
Of these, roughly 410 homes are occupied year-round, with about 69% owner-occupied and 31% rented by seasonal guests or vacationers.

The median home age is around 1977, but many properties have been beautifully updated, reflecting a mix of classic Keys architecture and modern coastal design.

Voice Search Answer:

🎤 There are about 1,287 homes in Key Colony Beach, with most being privately owned waterfront properties.Local Tip:
If you’re renting a vacation home nearby in Marathon, Key Colony is the perfect neighborhood to explore by bike, golf cart, or boat.

Many rentals and outdoor spaces allow leashed dogs; Sunset Park Beach has designated pet etiquette (check posted rules). Coco Plum Beach (Marathon) is another popular dog-friendly option.
Voice Search: Yes, Key Colony Beach is pet-friendly—leashed dogs are welcome in many areas.

Mile Marker: MM 53.5 (Ocean side) on the Overseas Highway (U.S. 1)

Island: On Vaca Key (connected by a short bridge)

Near Marathon: ~6 miles / 9 minutes’ drive

Voice Search:Key Colony Beach is at MM 53.5 near Marathon, about a 9-minute drive.

• Sunset Park Beach (public beach, nightly sunsets)
• Coffins Patch Reef (snorkeling/diving)
• Key Colony Beach Recreation (golf/tennis/pickleball)
• Key Colony Beach Marina (boating hub)
• Walkable canal community (deep-water dockage)

Walking/biking the island, Sunset Park Beach swims and picnics, kayaking & paddleboarding calm canals, snorkeling/diving Coffins Patch/Sombrero Reef (nearby), boating & fishing from deep-water canals, and rec-center sports.
Voice Search: Outdoor fun includes beach time, kayaking, snorkeling, boating, golf, tennis, and pickleball.

KCB is one of the safest, most well-kept communities in the Keys, with its own police department, walkable streets, friendly neighbors, and active HOAs.
Voice Search: Key Colony Beach is very safe and family-oriented with a small-town feel.

Coffins Patch (nearby)A cluster of shallow patch reefs offshore—vibrant coral, tropical fish, sea turtles. Accessible by boat/charter from KCB or Marathon.
Voice Search:Snorkel Coffins Patch near Key Colony Beach for shallow reefs and clear water.

• Population: ~750 residents (small, close-knit)
• Housing units: ~1,287–1,439 total (mix of single-family, duplex, condo)
• Occupancy mix: ~69% owner-occupied / 31% renter-occupied (seasonal + year-round)
• Median vintage: ~1977, many beautifully updated
• Common identifiers: Majority White, Hispanic minority
  Voice Search: About 750 residents; ~1,300–1,400 housing units; mostly owner-occupied waterfront homes.

🎤 There are about 1,287 homes in Key Colony Beach, with most being privately owned waterfront properties.
Local Tip: Bike, golf cart, or boat is the KCB lifestyle—everything’s close.

Is Key Colony Beach man-made? How was it built? When was it developed?

• Before 1950s: originally called Shelter Key was ~97 acres, low-lying.
• 1950s: Developer Phil Sadowski dredged/filled to expand land and raise elevation to ~6 ft above MSL; canals and infrastructure were constructed.
• Incorporation: September 1957.
• Today’s size: ~286 acres with a neat canal grid, parks, and beach access.
  Voice Search: Yes—KCB was expanded and raised in the early 1950s and incorporated in 1957.

🎤 Yes, Key Colony Beach is man-made — it was expanded and raised in the 1950s from a small island called Shelter Key.
Local Tip:
The canals created during development now provide deep-water dockage for residents and visitors — perfect for boating and fishing access.