Key West
The Southernmost Point — Laid-Back Paradise at the End of the Road
Time Zone
Eastern Time (UTC-5 / UTC-4 DST)
Best Time
Winter & Spring
Peak Months
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Region
South Coast
About Key West
Discover Key West
Key West is America's tropical paradise — a sun-drenched island at the end of the legendary Overseas Highway, just 90 miles from Cuba. This quirky, colorful city is famous for its spectacular sunsets at Mallory Square, Ernest Hemingway's home, vibrant Duval Street, world-class snorkeling and diving, and a uniquely relaxed "Conch Republic" spirit. The drive down the Florida Keys on the Overseas Highway is itself one of America's most scenic road trips.
Highlights
Climate Guide
Weather in Key West
Jan
75°F
Mild
★ Best
Feb
76°F
Mild
★ Best
Mar
79°F
Warm
★ Best
Apr
82°F
Warm
★ Best
May
86°F
Hot
Jun
89°F
Hot
Jul
90°F
Hot
Aug
90°F
Hot
Sep
88°F
Hot
Oct
84°F
Warm
Nov
79°F
Warm
★ Best
Dec
76°F
Mild
★ Best
Experiences
Things To Do in Key West
Mallory Square Sunset
Join the nightly sunset celebration at Mallory Square — street performers, artists, and the most spectacular sunsets in Florida.
Snorkeling & Diving
Explore the only living coral reef in the continental US — crystal-clear waters teeming with tropical fish and marine life.
Hemingway Home
Tour the beautiful Spanish Colonial home where Nobel Prize winner Ernest Hemingway lived and wrote for over a decade.
Duval Street
The famous mile-long street of bars, restaurants, galleries, and shops — the heart of Key West's legendary nightlife.
Overseas Highway
Drive the iconic 113-mile highway over 42 bridges connecting the Florida Keys — one of America's great road trips.
Glass-Bottom Boat
See the coral reef ecosystem without getting wet on a glass-bottom boat tour over the living reef.
Key West Lighthouse
Climb the 1848 lighthouse for panoramic views of the island and the surrounding turquoise waters.
Kayaking & Paddleboarding
Explore the mangrove tunnels and shallow flats of the backcountry by kayak or paddleboard.
Sample Itinerary
3-Day Key West Experience
Day 1: Arrival & Old Town
- ›Morning: Drive the Overseas Highway — stop at Bahia Honda State Park
- ›Arrive Key West, check in to hotel
- ›Afternoon: Old Town walking tour — Hemingway Home
- ›Southernmost Point Buoy photo stop
- ›Evening: Mallory Square sunset celebration
- ›Dinner on Duval Street
Day 2: Ocean Adventures
- ›Morning: Snorkeling tour to the coral reef
- ›Afternoon: Glass-bottom boat tour
- ›Key West Aquarium
- ›Evening: Sunset sail on a catamaran
- ›Dinner at a waterfront seafood restaurant
Day 3: Island Exploration & Departure
- ›Morning: Key West Butterfly Conservatory
- ›Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters Museum
- ›Afternoon: Kayaking through mangrove tunnels
- ›Final lunch at a classic conch shack
- ›Depart back up the Keys to Miami
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