6 Reasons to Visit Key West in April

Paddleboarding in Key West

2020 is the year for enjoying domestic travel and this April is one of the best times to vacation in Key West.  There's never a dull moment in Key West and our seafood simply can't be beat. It's spring and here are six reasons to visit Key West in April!

First Fridays on Fleming

April 3, 2020

It's a Buy Local block party! Enjoy art openings, jewelry trunk shows, book signings, tastings, treats and music in the streets.  Key West's 100% locally-owner, Fab 500 Bloc of Fleming will host special events, secret sales and one-night-only extravaganzas on April 3rd!

Where To Stay: Bahama Getaway-Monthly Rental, Casablanca Too-Nightly Rental or Chavez House-Nighly Rental

Fifth Annual Papio Kinetic Sculpture Parade

April 4, 2020

Don't let this parade pass you by! Human-Powered art sculptures will take over Key West on April 4 at high noon. Marvel at these moving sculptures when they kick off from The Customer House and parade to the Southernmost end of Duval!

Where To Stay: Bahama Getaway consists of three buildings. They are all single story. The main house has three bedrooms, each room has a full-size bed. There are also two full baths, a kitchen, a dining area, and a living room. The large guest cottage with a bathroom also has a mini-refrigerator, coffee maker, and a microwave. The laundry cottage comes with a washing machine and clothes dryer. Other great nearby rentals include Coconut Cottage-Monthly Rental, Solaris Cottage-Nightly Rental, and Chavez House-Nightly Rental.

The Temptations at Sunset Green Event Lawn

April 5, 2020

For more than fifty years, The Temptations have prospered, propelling popular music with a series of smash hits and sold-out performances throughout the world. With their recognizable choreography and onstage suites The Temptations were the definitive male vocal groups of the 1960s. It's not Just My Imagination. They're really going to be here April 5!

Best Places To Stay: Casablanca-Nightly Rental, Casablanca Grande-Nightly Rental 

Key West Artisan Market: Ocean Awareness Edition

April 5, 2020

The Key West Artisan Market 'Ocean Awareness' Edition is April 5, 10 am to 2 pm at Clarence H. Higgs Memorial Beach. The Key West. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium will be on hand to help you learn ways we can protect our most precious resources and promote the Mote Marine Ocean Fest celebration. 

Where To Stay: Island Days has it all... Large heated resort-style pool with Tiki Hut right outside your French doors. Lush landscaping and off-street parking steps to your door complete the resort feel all in a private three-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse located in the gated Coral Hammock community just minutes from Old Town Key West. Other nearby rentals include My Happy Place-Monthly Rental, Horse Conch-Nightly Rental, and Southard Comfort-Nightly Rental.

38th Annual Conch Republic Independence Celebration

April 17-26, 2020

If you are far from normal and looking for ten days of laughs and freedom from the mundane, come join the zany Key Westers for a celebration like no other. Play for a day or stay for a week! You might even want to enlist or get your own Conch Republic Passport! Celebrate your Fundependence April 17-26!

Where To Stay: Southard Comfort is much more than a place to stay; it’s living the Key West experience to the fullest. When you walk into the living room, you’re just a few steps from the pool with its custom waterfall. The expansive French doors can be left open to make the most of those tropical breezes. On really warm days, close up and relax with the central air conditioning. Other nearby rentals include Rooster Conch, and Chavez House .

Key West Paddle Classic

April 30 - May 3, 2020

The Key West Paddle Classic is a distance race with its course of challenging circumnavigation of our crazy, fun and eclectic island. The Classic is chock full of varying wind and current! This race is open to several paddle crafts. Compete with some of the nations finest paddlers! For locals and visitors alike, you need not participate in the race to participate in the clinics, parties and FUN April 30 - May 3!

Where To Stay: Casablanca Grande consists of the two neighboring vacation rentals — Casablanca & Casablanca Too — located at the edge of Old Town Key West and The Meadows in a quiet neighborhood, just a short bike ride to anywhere you want to go in Key West! Other great rentals include Petunia Cottage (Monthly Rental) and Villa Luxe (Nightly Rental).

Plan Your Vacation

Could it get any better? The answer is YES! Celebrate spring with 10% off new reservations for stays between April 19, 2020 and May 31, 2020. Book directly from our collection of Key West vacation rentals using code SPRING2020 at checkout to receive your special offer. Or, call our reservations team at 305-619-4880 and ask for SPRING2020!

New reservations must be made by March 15, 2020 to be eligible for this special offer. Ten percent is taken off the base rate at time of booking (excluding taxes and fees). Based upon availability. Valid on new reservations only. Blackout dates may apply.