Guide to Key West

Explore the vibrant charm of Key West with our comprehensive area guide. From sun-soaked beaches and water adventures to iconic festivals and historic landmarks, this island paradise offers something for everyone. Discover the best places to eat, drink, and explore, and stay up-to-date with local events and insider tips. Whether you’re planning a family vacation, a romantic getaway, or an adventure with friends, our guide is here to help you uncover the magic of Key West. Dive into curated recommendations, expert blogs, and must-see attractions to make your trip unforgettable.

Things to Do

Explore activities like snorkeling, sunset cruises, biking through Old Town, and visiting historic landmarks.

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What's happening in Key West

Stay up-to-date with Key West’s vibrant event calendar, including Fantasy Fest, Hemingway Days, and Lobsterfest.

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Key West Blog

Get insider tips, travel guides, and local stories to enhance your Key West experience.

Cigars and Sponges: The Trades That Built a Fortune

The neighborhoods our guests explore today — their cottages, their narrow lanes, their unmistakable multicultural texture — were drawn by...

Here's Your Sign You Needed a Key West Vacation: You're Taking the Long Way

It usually happens around day three. You're walking back from dinner, or from the harbor, or from somewhere you only half-remember...

A Seat at the Island’s Table: The Food History of Key West

When you come to stay in Key West, you settle into more than a place to sleep — you pull up a chair at a table that has been set for more...

Here's Your Sign You Needed a Key West Vacation: You've Had Cuban Coffee Twice Before 10 a.m.

There's a particular kind of morning that only happens in Key West. It starts slowly. The light is soft. The air...

Sunken Gold and Sixteen Years of “Today’s the Day”: Mel Fisher, the Atocha

You do not have to dive to come face to face with the haul. At the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum — 200 Greene Street, on the...

The Island That Caught the Rain: The Story of Key West’s First Fresh Water

Key West sits at the end of the road, ringed by water on every side — and for most of its history, almost none of it was safe to...

Look Up at Seven: Key West’s Nightly Weather Balloon

Key West keeps a few quiet rituals, and one of the best happens every evening just as the light goes gold. A little after seven o’clock, from...

Here's Your Sign You Needed a Key West Vacation: Suddenly Reading Street Signs

There's a moment that happens in Key West when you realize you've slowed down without even trying. Maybe it starts during a morning...

The Streets That Built Key West: A Walking Tour of the Island’s History

Key West is not a town with a historic district — it is a historic district with a town inside it. Nearly three thousand...

The Key West Custom House: Inside the Red-Brick Landmark on Mallory Square

Few buildings announce Key West quite like the Custom House. Rising in deep red brick above the harbor at the edge of Mallory...

The Wild Side of Key West: Coral Reefs, Mangrove Backcountry, and Lobsters

Most visitors know Key West for its music, its sunsets, and a certain famous street. But step past the storefronts and the...

A Key West Second-Chance Story: Inside the Sheriff’s Office Animal Farm

One of the island’s most unexpected and heartwarming outings sits just a short drive from your historic home base — free to...

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