Fort Zachary Taylor State Park
"Key West's Best Beach"
Beachside - Cascading Lights
Beachside - Cascading Lights
Beachside - Cascading Lights
Beachside - Dinner
Beachside - Dance Floor
Beachside - First Dance
Beachside - The Famous Totem Pole
Beachside - The Famous Totem Pole
Beachside - The Famous Totem Pole
Beachside - Reception
Beachside - Reception
Beachside - Reception
Beachside - Reception
Beachside - Reception
The Fortress
The Fortress - Banquet Style Long Table
The Fortress - Dinner in the Casements
The Fortress - Dinner in the Casements
The Fortress - Open Hall
The Fortress - The North Casements
The Fortress
The Fortress
The Cayo Hueso Café - Dancing on the Deck
The Cayo Hueso Café - Dancing on the Deck
Into the Sea
Walking hand in hand to the reception
Private Parties
Dance on your private beach under the stars!
Fort Zachary Taylor's Cayo Hueso Café is now performing after hour events. These events can range from corporate events, wedding receptions, private parties, etc.
Events start at sunset and go for 4 hours (restrictions apply)
For more detailed catering information please contact Elizabeth Blount:
For more information please contact Kirsten Corpion, Special Event Director:
There is a 25% deposit to secure the date. Please click the link below for the After Hour Agreement.
Special Event / After Hour Agreement PDF Form Click Here.
Park Address and Hours:
General Park hours
8:00am to sunset daily.
The Fortress hours
8:00am to 5:00pm daily (narrated tour at 11:00am)
Cayo Hueso Cafe and Beach Rentals 10:00am to 6:00pm daily.
For general information about park regulations, administration, becoming a volunteer, etc:
Call the Park Ranger's office at 305-292-6713 or write:
Fort Zachary Taylor State Park
PO Box 6560, Key West, Florida 33041
Physical Address:
601 Howard England Way
Key West, FL 33040
Beach Rentals and Café:
For information about activities, rental equipment, and the Cayo Hueso Café please call 305-295-0037.
* Please listen to the automated menu, allow 30 seconds to hear all options.
Private Parties and Weddings:
For information about wedding site reservations and after hour events:
Contact Kirsten Corpion, Special Event Director:
For information regarding the catering of after hour events:
Contact Elizabeth Blount
Contact Us, Click Here
Directions to the Park:
Follow US 1 into Key West. Turn right, following signs to downtown Key West via North Roosevelt Blvd. At Eisenhower Drive, Roosevelt becomes Truman Avenue. Continue on Truman, 1 block past Duval to Whitehead Street. Turn Right on Whitehead. 4 blocks to Southard Street. Turn left on Southard, continue through the entrance to the Truman Annex residential neighborhood. At the end of Southard turn left, following the signs to the park entrance.
Park Entrance Fees:
Number of People in Vehicle:
1 $ 4.50
2 $ 7.00
each additional person $ .50
Riding Bike or walking $ 2.50