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
Mar 06 – Feb 5
Market on the Green
Presented by The Keys Collection of resorts, the versatile Sunset Green Event Lawn, located between sister hotels the Gates Key West and 24 North, transforms into a local artisan market the first Saturday of each month, from 10AM to 2PM. ...More
Nov 04 – Jan 31
Arts Council presents 2021 Members Show ‘Dazzling Horizons’
The Opening Reception will be held Nov. 4, from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the historic Gato Building, 1100 Simonton St. The exhibition will remain on display through January 2022. Dazzling Horizons - a look forward and a look around - the creativity is inspi...More
Nov 24 – Jan 1
Key West 'Bight' Before Christmas
Enjoy a free Keys holiday event to celebrate the spirit of the season. ‘Harbor Walk of Lights’ comes alive each evening at dusk, through New Year’s Eve, and runs along water past Greene St., William St., Margaret St., to the Key West Ferry Terminal....More
Dec 01 – Jan 1
Key West Holiday Fest
A merry range of celebrations during Key West's busy holiday season traditionally includes the Harbor Walk of Lights, Holiday Historic Inn Tours and a lighted boat parade with festively lit vessels and good cheer. Other events include the annual home
Dec 01 – Jul 31
Key West Fishing Tournament
More than 40 species of fish are targeted during the multi-month tournament, with divisions for men, women, junior anglers (ages 10 to 15) and Pee Wees (under 10 years old). The Key West Fishing Tournament strongly encourages the release of game fish...More
Dec 02 – 30
The Studios of Key West presents: Winter Members' Show
The winter members’ exhibition ‘Piece by Piece’ is to be on display in all four galleries: Sanger, XOJ, Zabar Lobby and Zabar Project Galleries. The annual winter members’ show is a celebration and serves as a kick off for TSKW’s season of events. Ga...More
Dec 10
Holiday Historic Inn Tours 2021
During this enchanted Friday evening, the annual Holiday Historic Inn Tours offer an opportunity for locals and visitors alike to explore the beautiful architecture and unique history of some of Key West’s most charming inns while making merry with t...More
Dec 10
Fifth Annual Holiday Concert and & Bazaar
Join the Key West Art & Historical Society, from 5-9 p.m., located on the sweeping historic porch and walkway of the Custom House Museum. The immensely popular celebration is to feature some of the Key West’s finest artisans, musicians and choirs, f...More
Dec 11
Rams Head presents: The Temptations at Coffee Butler Amphitheater
The Temptations, often referred to as “American Music Royalty,” are world-renowned superstars of entertainment, revered for their phenomenal catalog of music, and prolific career. Otis Williams, the sole surviving original Temptation, Ron Tyson, a le...More
Dec 11
Schooner Wharf Bar/Absolut Vodka Lighted Boat Parade
Decorated dinghies, fishing craft and classic tall ships are to light up the Key West Historic Seaport and harbor areas during the 30th annual Schooner Wharf Bar Lighted Boat Parade. Spectators can view the dozens of creatively bedecked vessels from ...More
Dec 11
Eighth Annual Florida Keys SPCA Parade of Paws
Join the Florida Keys SPCA at the Higgs Beach Dog Park from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a family-friendly, fun-filled day of live music, local vendors at the Holiday Bazaar and the crowning of the 2021 Royal Court. Enjoy pictures with Santa, sloppy kisses ...More
Dec 12
The Kingston Trio at Key West Theater
All three current members, Mike Marvin, Tim Gorelangton and Don Marovich, have intrinsic links to and experience with the original group: Mike is the adopted son of founding member Nick Reynolds, who was also his musical mentor; Tim, a close friend s...More
Dec 14 – Mar 24
Southernmost Chamber Music Society 2021-22 Season
The Dec. 14 concert celebrates the holidays with Keys Choral Arts! Other concerts of the season include a January concert featuring music from the baroque period, with composers like Bach, Handel, Soler and others. February welcomes the Classic and R...More
Dec 15 – 17
Sugar Rum Cherry: A Burlesque Nutcracker
Slip into your stockings and pull out your sugarplums for the outrageously cheeky production of Sugar Rum Cherry: A Burlesque Nutcracker. This naughty but nice two-act holiday reverie showcases a bevy of burlesque beauties who dance their way through...More
Dec 16
Walk on White
From 5-8 p.m. enjoy a monthly art walk through the White Street Arts District, from Southard St to United St. Walk on White is to continue on the Third Thursday of each month. Participants include galleries (such as Stone Soup, Harrison Gallery, Shad...More
Dec 17
Holiday Historic Inn Tours 2021
During an enchanted Friday evening, the annual Holiday Historic Inn Tours offer an opportunity for locals and visitors alike to explore the beautiful architecture and unique history of some of Key West’s most charming inns while making merry with tas...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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