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Welcome to Key West

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 & 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

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

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.

The Southernmost City

Go out on the town!

Accommodations

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

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

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

Feb 23 – Apr 28
Key West Art & Historical Society: Shadow & Light Art Exhibit

The juried exhibit, "Shadow & Light" celebrates the work of over 50 Keys artists who contributed works in a variety of mediums that capture the natural light of the Florida Keys. These visual expressions evoke contemplation, wonder and introspection....More

Mar 05 – 30
Red Barn Theater: The Thanksgiving Play

A group of terminally "woke" teaching artists scramble to create a pageant that somehow celebrates both Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month. A hilarious, clever and delicious roasting of good intentions and absurd assumptions. Showtime 8 p....More

Mar 13 – Apr 6
Waterfront Playhouse: Murder on the Orient Express

A snowdrift stops a luxurious train in its tracks. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, and the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer. This production is Ken Ludwig’s new adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Murd...More

Mar 15 – Sep 13
Key West Art & Historical Society: Flora & Fauna - Early Naturalists in Florida

Enjoy the “Flora & Fauna: Early Naturalists in Florida” exhibit through September 13 at Key West Museum of Art & History's Custom House, Museum, 281 Front Street. The exhibit includes short biographies of the principal naturalists working in the Flor...More

Mar 19 – 29
Fringe Theater: The Last 5 Years

A poignant and devastatingly honest look at love and loss between two artists whose first date and last goodbye take place over five years. The musical's innovative structure takes us through their story from start to finish (and finish to start), an...More

Mar 29
South Florida Symphony: Masterworks IV - Stravinsky, Ravel, Bernstein, Zwilich

South Florida Symphony Orchestra transports you to the high-octane spirit of 1940s Times Square in Bernstein’s "Three Dance Episodes" from the hit Broadway musical On the Town, and a visit with Clarinet Concerto, Zwilich’s stirring elegy on 9/11. The...More

Mar 29
Sunset Green Event Lawn: Grown Up Easter Egg Hunt

Easter in Key West just got a whole lot more exciting! This all-adult, Grown-Up Easter Egg Hunt includes live music, delicious food and refreshing drinks. There will be lots of prizes to be had, and if you find the golden egg, you win a 1-night stay ...More

Mar 30
The Marker: Charity Rubber Ducky Hunt

Gather around the pool at The Marker, 200 William St. from 3 to 6 p.m. for a Rubber Ducky Hunt. Purchase duckies for $5 each to win prizes and giveaways. Proceeds will be donated to the Key West Police Love Fund....More

Mar 30
Harry S. Truman Little White House: Easter Egg Roll

In addition to the traditional Easter Egg Roll on the lawn, guests will enjoy arts and craft activities, live music, refreshments, photos with the Easter Bunny, and each child will leave with a commemorative wooden Easter egg. The event is free for a...More

Mar 31
Schooner Wharf Bar: Wrecker's Cup Race

The third race of the 39th annual Wrecker's Cup Race Series to Sand Key kicks off Sunday at 1 p.m. The all-in-fun race series recalls the tradition of the wreckers from Key West in the 1800s. All sailing vessels, local sailors and visiting yachtsmen ...More

Mar 31
Waterfront Playhouse: Trunk Material

Enjoy a fabulous musical evening featuring local and out-of-town talent singing some of their favorite show tunes from their "trunk material." Showtime 8 p.m. Tickets $30. 407 Wall Street at Mallory Square. ...More

Mar 31
Key West Artisan Market: Let's Get Hoppy!

Key West Artisan Market celebrates all things beer & Easter with the 'Let's Get Hoppy' Edition March 31 from 10 am to 2 pm at Sonny McCoy Indigenous Park, 1801 White St. Bring the kids for the annual free Easter Egg hunt -- kids 12 and under can hunt...More

Apr 02
Tennessee Williams Theatre: Dinosaur World, Live!

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World, Live! in this "roarsome" interactive show for all the family. Discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, inclu...More

Apr 04
Studios of Key West: First Thursday Open House

During the First Thursday Open House event, the Studios keep the lights on late and throw the doors open to celebrate the newest work in its galleries. Stop in to say hello, relax with a glass of wine on the rooftop terrace, tour the third floor arti...More

Apr 05 – 7
Studios of Key West: The Papers, A Musical

A staged reading of a musical adaptation of Henry James’ novella, "The Aspern Papers." The story, originally set in 1888 Venice, has shifted to contemporary Key West. The piece asks how we contend with the art and accomplishments of flawed people. Ho...More

Apr 05
Key West Theater: David Feder - Limitless Guitar

David Feder has carved out a niche of his own, playing a signature blend of Flamenco-infused Folk music. His laid-back style easily disguises his virtuosity on the nylon string Flamenco Guitar. Three decades of island-living in the Florida Keys has i...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

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

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

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