Photo of Hog Key with bright sand surface

Pleasant

Hog Key

Everglades City, United States

#252 out of 266 in Florida

5.9

Pleasant

Free entrance Virgin beach Bright sand Deserted Sand bottom Good for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Leon Hamilton Place • 6.1 km

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About

Hog Key is located on the Gulf of Mexico (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 252th place out of 266 beaches in the Florida region 617 km away from its center, the city of Tallahassee. It is one of the beaches of Leon Hamilton Place settlement, just 6.1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a straight coastline with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Hog Key coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

Hog Key (Florida) region (Florida keys sub-region) is located outside the Leon Hamilton Place settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the correct question is not how to get to Hog Key, but what mode of transport can be used to get to it, because this part of the coast is inaccessible by land. The beach can only be reached by water and you have to rent a boat to get there.

Weather

history

+30 ^o C +28 ^o C

Air temperature

6.5 M/S

Wind

+30 ^o C

Water temperature

0.4 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Leon Hamilton Place • 6.1 km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.2 (Pleasant)

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Localities

Nearest

Leon Hamilton Place • 6.1km

Main locality of province

Tallahassee • 617km

Transport

Airport

TNT • 46.7km

Bus Station

US 41 and Trail Ridge Rd • 71.5km

Train Station

Dadeland South • 93km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Hog Key?

The coastline of Hog Key is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Hog Key?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Hog Key, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Hog Key good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

Hog Key does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Hog Key for swimming is positive.

Is the Hog Key good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Hog Key secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

What are the key audiences of Hog Key?

Hog Key can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Hog Key?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Hog Key.

How far is the Hog Key from parking?

The Hog Key has no parking spot

What is the best time of the year to visit Hog Key?

The month with the highest temperature in Hog Key is August. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 22°C and water 22°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Hog Key (Florida) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Hog Key (Florida) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.