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.

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...

Whitmarsh Lane: Five Historic Cottages on One Quiet Key West Street

A block and a half off Duval Street, the noise simply falls away. Turn down Whitmarsh Lane and you find one of Old Town’s teeny,...

A Local’s Foodie Guide to Key West: Where to Eat, and Where to Stay

Key West eats the way it lives — unhurried, sun-warmed, and full of flavor. Pink shrimp pulled from the Gulf that morning, a cortadito...

Remember the Maine: Key West and the Battleship That Sparked a War

Just 90 miles separate Key West from Havana — close enough that, for much of the island’s history, what happened in Cuba...

The Family Guide to Key West: Pools, Porches, and Perks

There is a moment, somewhere between the first cafecito on the porch and the last swim before bed, when a family stops feeling like visitors and...

The Plop Vacation Everyone’s Talking About

There is a quiet rebellion happening in the way people travel, and it has a wonderfully unserious name: the plop vacation. The premise could not be simpler. You...

The African Cemetery at Higgs Beach: Key West’s Sacred Ground

Most mornings, Higgs Beach belongs to joggers, dog walkers, and the first sun off the Atlantic. People spread towels on the sand, paddle out past...

Your Guide to July in Key West: Key Lime Festival, 4th of July, & Hemingway

July is when Key West turns up the color, the flavor, and the festivity. The island spends the month celebrating everything that makes...

The “Playcation” Is 2026’s Biggest Travel Trend — and Key West Perfected It

Every so often, the travel industry coins a word for something Key West has been doing all along. This year’s word is...

Swap snow for sun, and a winter holiday in your own island paradise

 The traditional winter holiday season comes with a script: cold weather, crowded airports, tightly packed schedules, and a calendar that...

The History of Gay Key West: From a Sidewalk Parade to a Bastion of Pride

Some places tolerate. Key West welcomes. Long before “Pride” was a word anyone marched under, this small island at the end...

November in Key West: Gobble up the ultimate holiday upgrade

There’s something quietly luxurious about staying somewhere long enough to stop checking the clock. In Key West, that feeling arrives faster...

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