Are the beaches in Key West man made?
Are the beaches in Key West man made? Key West beaches are mostly man made. Our island is the site for America's only living coral reef, and it just happens to be the third-largest coral reef in the world.
Are Florida beaches naturally sandy?
Most beaches contain quartz sand brought to the coast by rivers draining the Appalachian mountains. Many beaches also contain shells and shell fragments Florida's coastline spans over 1,260 miles.