Florida law stipulates all coastlines are public but there are several beaches in Key West cordoned off by hotels. The longest private beach stretches 1,100 feet in front of the Casa Marina Resort. This Atlantic shoreline and adjoining 6.5 acres of property were purchased for $1,000 before construction of the luxury hotel began in 1914. In the background is the pier of a sister hotel, The Waldorf Astoria Beach Resort.
