Welcome to Key West, Florida
If you have never been here before, you are in for a real treat. There are Key West attractions for everyone. Some of our most popular Key West tourist activities on the water include dolphin encounters, kayaking the backcountry, diving and snorkeling at Ft. Jefferson and the Dry Tortugas, or renting a boat at a Key West marina to explore on your own. On land, shopping, museums, art galleries, tours, theaters and more await you. Or you can simply relax in the sand at one of our Key West beaches, by the pool at your Key West hotel, or on Duval Street with a cocktail in hand.
Get in the water!
Diving & Snorkeling
Diving and snorkeling in the coral reefs and wrecks around Key West is spectacular. If you are interested in wreck diving, there are only a few around Key West that are available to visitors, but the few we have are world class! Our dive charters are among the world's best and will share the best underwater spots in Key West. More
Fishing
We have some of the finest saltwater fishing around, whether you are an avid fly fisherman looking for the thrill of sight casting to tarpon as they cross a beautiful, sandy flat in the Key West backcountry, or offshore doing some deep sea fishing and thinking about a fresh seafood dinner at one of our fine Key West restaurants. More
Boating & Marinas
The bright turquoise waters are enough to draw people to Key West from around the world. For visitors who want to explore the waters surrounding the Island City, there are a number of boat rentals and charters. Ride through the shallow water and mangrove islands in the flats of Key West, or venture into 'blue water' offshore. More
The Southernmost City
We invite you to visit our unique tropical island city. Explore our crystal clear waters with a diving, snorkeling or sailing expedition. Savor a Key West sunset at Mallory Square. Or take a relaxing stroll down Duval Street, grab a cold drink, listen to a local band or pick up a souvenir for the folks back home. Experience a taste of Caribbean culture in Key West without leaving the States. Use our site to plan your Key West vacation, book a Key West hotel, find a top notch fishing guide, research our bars and restaurants, even see the action live with a Key West webcam. So hop in the car, put the top down, and enjoy the sunny, relaxing drive to the end of US 1. We'll be waiting.
Go out on the town!
Accommodations
Key West is a fun place and can be as relaxing, romantic, or wild as you want it to be. There are accommodations in Key West for every type of traveler. We have some of the most extravagant Key West guesthouses and inns with beautiful, lush landscaping and free-form pools. Some of the places make you think you are in a tropical rainforest. More
Things to Do
In Key West, the number of unique experiences you can have in one day is almost unbelievable. In a day, you can visit the Southernmost Point in the Continental U.S., take a dip in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, visit Ernest Hemingway's House, eat fresh, off-the-boat seafood, drink at Florida's oldest bar, and witness a world-renowned sunset. More
Bars & Restaurants
No doubt about it, for a 2-by-4 mile island, Key West sure has a lot going on with food and drink. At last count there were over 240 eating and drinking establishments. One thing you can bank on while here in Key West is fresh local seafood. More
Upcoming Key West Events
Sep 01 – Nov 30
Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden: Scarecrows in the Garden
Get your spooky on at the 6th annual Scarecrows in the Forest Art exhibition and Contest. Around the corner, in a meadow or right in front of you, made from natural, recycled and repurposed material, scarecrows are found throughout the Tropical Fores...More
Sep 19 – 25
Truman Waterfront Farmers Market - Every Thursday
Shop with a view every Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Truman Waterfront Farmers Market located on the harbor by the USCG Ingham Museum. Find great food options including ready-to-eat items, fresh Florida produce and other grocery items, along with ...More
Nov 03 – 10
Race World Offshore Powerboat World Championship
Leading American and international powerboat teams compete in high-speed races in the powerboat World Championship. Teams in more than a dozen classes compete in hard-fought races Friday, Nov. 8, and Sunday, Nov. 10. Six races are planned each day, s...More
Nov 04 – 9
Key West International Dance Co.: Dark Night of the Soul
Dark Night of the Soul, a dark bewitching rock ballet is a Renaissance-era exploration of mysticism and spirituality inspired by the works of Spanish mystics, with stunning music by Dan Krysa. Shows at 8 p.m. at San Carlos Institute, 516 Duval St. ...More
Nov 06 – 9
Comedy Key West: Tom Dustin
Edgy, original and hilarious -- that's the consensus of his comedy. Bostonian Tom Dustin is the only American to ever win the $25,000 Yuk Yuk's Great Canadian Laugh-off, (resulting in future contests being closed to American comics) USA! Showtimes at...More
Nov 07 – 28
Studios of Key West: Memory Lane with works by Catherine Solmo
This exhibition features works by Catherine Solo. Inspired by old photographs and her grandfather’s vivid stories, Solmo creates nostalgic paintings that pay tribute to past generations of Conchs and their traditions. She crafts unique stories throug...More
Nov 07 – 9
Waterfront Playhouse: Stand Up if You're Here Tonight
A love letter to the theatrical experience, the show features Jim Ortlieb who delivers a tour-de-force performance as a man desperate for connection, bent by isolation and deeply in love with the audience itself. Shows at 8 p.m. 407 Wall St. at Mallo...More
Nov 09
Race World Offshore: X-Insurance Live Concert
Enjoy the live music festival taking place during the iconic RWO Offshore World Championships. Performers include Mike Stack, Josh Kiser, Reggae Lou and Aaron Hudgins. 5 to 9 p.m. at Coffee Butler Amphitheater, 21 Quay Rd. ...More
Nov 10
Sheriff’s Animal Farm Open House
Visit the family-friendly Monroe County Sheriff's Animal Farm, open the second and fourth Sundays of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Visits are free of charge, but donations are always welcomed. Stock Island Detention Center, 5501 College Rd.
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Nov 12
Key West Theater: Andy Summers -- The Cracked Lense & a Missing String
A fantastic evening with a brilliant practitioner of the guitar, camera and written word. Andy Summers, guitarist for the band Police, with his solo project, where he projects sequences of his photography with music, shares readings from his books, a...More
Nov 13
Key West Theater: Sixpence None the Richer
Known for their massive hit song, "Kiss Me," the group, which broke up in 2004, has reunited to write, record new music and tour. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show at 8 p.m. 512 Eaton St. ...More
Nov 13 – 17
Key West Film Festival
Named one of the top 25 coolest film fests in the world by Moviemaker magazine, the 13th annual Key West Film Festival is set for Nov. 13-17. The program and schedule will be released closer to the festival date. ...More
Nov 14
Key West Theater: Dancing with The Celts
Top Irish musicians have united with the finest Nashville players to create the new sound and energy of The Celts. "TC" performs a fresh hybrid of Irish Americana which combines their own rootsy originals and tight vocal harmonies with fiery Irish Tr...More
Nov 14 – 23
Key West International Dance Co.: Lambada is Dead
Lambada is Dead — Long Live Lambada! is a sultry murder mystery tracing the rise, fall, and rebirth of cultural craze. Filled with passion, betrayal, and infectious beats, the story features Key West resident and Brazilian dance sensation Braz dos Sa...More
Nov 14
Key West Film Festival: Adult Best Friends plus Q&A with Director Delaney Buffett
What happens when childhood best friends hit their 30s, but their lives have gone in very different directions? One decides to get married and settle down, the other remains heartily committed to an extended case of arrested development. That’s the p...More
Nov 16
Coffee Butler Amphitheater: Trib Fest Key West
Trib Fest brings a full day of family music fun from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m! The festival features among the best tribute acts exclusively flown in from the United Kingdom and Europe who aren't just cover bands, these are some of the best tribute acts in ...More
The Key West Calendar of Events is provided courtesy of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. It is filled from January to December with everything from Florida Keys fishing tournaments to Fantasy Fest, to a gathering to celebrate the Conch Republic's Independence. One of Key West's best attributes is that no matter what time of the year you come here, there is always something going on. More Key West Events
Key West on your screen
Key West Webcams
The next best thing to vacationing in Key West is viewing our Web Cams. From anywhere in the world, see live streaming video of Key West's sunsets, beaches, palm trees, resorts, and local hot spots. Envision your next vacation via keyscams.com. More
Live Duval Street
See what's happening on Live Duval Street, or wave to your friends at home as you cruise the mile-long street. Duval Street is home to restaurants, bars, shops, live entertainment and world-class people watching. More
Southernmost Webcam
Even if you are thousands of miles away, you can experience being here with us. The Southernmost Webcam brings you the sunrises, sunsets, sunshine and storms. See the revelers, the trolleys, and the occasional rooster making a cameo. More
Weddings
From Keys beach weddings, tropical weddings to sunset weddings, Florida Keys and Key West Wedding guides will assist you with making your tropical wedding paradise the event of a lifetime. More
Real Estate
Looking for a second home or a retirement property in Key West? Property in Key West has yielded a tremendous return over past years. Find a Key West realtor or property manager here to help with your search. More
Shopping
Key West is a shopping mecca for the unique, the affordable, the exceptional … even the outrageous! More
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