When it comes to beaches, we should tell you that the Florida Keys, the islands themselves are made up of mostly coral rock, limestone and have lots of mangrove trees and other vegetation that grows right up to the water. There are virtually no natural sand beaches in the Florida keys. Don't dispair however, that hasn't stopped them from trucking in sand and creating some very nice beaches for you! Listed below you will find a few beaches that are located very close to the dive center that you can get away to if you feel the need!