On your way to the Keys, stop for a bite and enjoy the view!

Morada Bay Florida Keys encompasses the laid-back lifestyle of the Florida Keys and the beauty of Islamorada. Located at MM 81.6, this bayside retreat offers two of the island’s most delectable dining options, as well as entertainment and events, all overlooking Florida Bay.

Time your Islamorada stop to coincide with lunch or dinnertime at Lorelei The vibe Laid-back, with one of the Keys’ most stunning sunsets The crowd Bustling from breakfast until dinner The drinks Fruity cocktails galore, but order a local beer The food Simple recipes, tropical flavors, fresh fish

Try one of the best key lime pies on your way to the keys!

The Key Lime Pie Factory also offers Chocolate Dipped Frozen Key Lime Pie on a Stick, Key Lime Pie Cookies, Key Lime Candies, Key Lime Rum Cakes.

Quick stop when entering the Keys for some of the best Key Lime Muffins!

The Seven Mile Bridge is a bridge in the Florida Keys, in Monroe County, Florida, United States. It connects Knight's Key (part of the city of Marathon, Florida) in the Middle Keys to Little Duck Key in the Lower Keys. Among the longest bridges in existence when it was built, it is part of the Overseas Highway in the Keys, which is part of the 2,369-mile (3,813 km) U.S. Route 1.

While nearby Key Largo is known as “The Diving Capital of the World,” the History of Diving Museum travels far beyond the Florida Keys—and even America—to trace humankind’s long love affair with the sea. It’s a surprisingly lengthy history, and one full of mesmerizing items that some people might not think would make for a memorable outing. The museum houses photographs, documents, suits, diving apparatus, and the world's largest collection of diving helmets—some of which look like they came straight from the set of Doctor Who. Because the museum is just a simple turn off the highway, it may seem like a few people just decided to stop to stretch their legs a bit. But once inside, the variety of things to do and see keeps them in place, perhaps for longer than they expected.

Enjoy the beach on the southern edge of Key West, Fort Taylor predates the Civil War and is a National Historic Monument housing the largest cache of Civil War armament in the world. Beyond its historical importance, the park is the southernmost state park in the continental United States.

If you’re aching to explore something beyond Key West, but don’t want to stray too far, a two-hour-and-15-minute ferry ride will take you the approximately 70 miles from Key West to the Dry Tortugas, a small group of islands that once operated as a military fort and was re-designated as a national park in 1992. There are no luxury hotels to be found here (though you can spend the night if you don’t mind pitching a tent and camping), nor are there any quaint boutiques or cafes. This destination is for history lovers and outdoorsy types (but it's okay if your idea of “outdoorsy” is laying on the beach all day).

If you want to get out to the Dry Tortugas, you’re either going to need a boat or a seaplane—and if you don't happen to have a spare of either, the Yankee Freedom III is your next best choice. The ferry makes the two-hour journey to and from the Dry Tortugas each day, and the price of a ticket ($180 for adults, $125 for kids 16 and under) includes a comfortable boat ride, plus breakfast and lunch, complimentary snorkeling equipment, admittance to Dry Tortugas National Park, and entry to Fort Jefferson, a massive, though unfinished, military fortress that dates to the Civil War. For those who want to take a guided tour of the 16-acre facility, that’s included, too. Just know that there are no shops here, so you’ll want to remember to bring a beach towel and some sunscreen. (The ferry itself serves up drinks and snacks.)

Fort Jefferson was built to protect the southern coastline of the United States and the lifeline of commerce to and from the Mississippi River. The fort was planned to be the greatest of these.

Fort Jefferson itself is a six-sided building constructed of 16 million handmade red bricks. In 1825 a lighthouse was built on Garden Key to provide warning to sailors about the dangers of reefs and shoals surrounding the Dry Tortugas.

In the 19th century, during The Civil War, the fort was used as a prison and its most famous prisoner, Dr. Samuel Mudd, who was imprisoned for his involvement in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. During its time, Fort Jefferson held over 2,500 prisoners. After its use as a prison, Fort Jefferson became a quarantine station for the Marine-Hospital Service from 1888-1900, during which the location was also used in the Spanish-American War*.

Why is it called ‘‘Dry Tortugas’’ ?

Ponce de Leon discovered the Dry Tortugas in 1513 when he caught over 100 sea turtles there. Subsequently the islands were referred to as the “Tortugas” (turtles). During the 1600s and 1700s the area around these islands was used by pirates as a base for attacking merchant shipping in the Gulf.

The largest public beach in Key West, Smathers Beach is lined with palm trees that give it an idyllic, tropical vibe. It's got everything you need for a full day at the beach: food trucks, rentable chairs and umbrellas, and, for active types, catamarans, paddleboards, and jet skis (and public bathrooms, of couse).

Along with its iconic Florida Keys scenery, sandy beaches, gin-clear waters and magnificent sunsets, the park is known for balmy sea breezes that caress the shores year-round.

Key Largo’s John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is one of a kind, offering an amazing glimpse into the underwater world.

Renowned for being the country’s first undersea park, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park encompasses an impressive 70 nautical square miles. While many visitors view the park’s colorful coral reefs and teeming marine life on a glass-bottom boat tour, one can get an even closer look by scuba diving or snorkeling.

Canoeing and kayaking through the park's waters are popular activities; fishing is permitted in designated areas.

Visitors can also enjoy walking on short trails through tropical hammocks, picnicking or swimming at the beach. The visitor center features several large saltwater aquariums filled with sea creatures, and nature videos are shown in its theater. Full-facility and youth/group campsites are available.

While you're in Key West, why not go spearfishing, fishing or just hang out at the sand bar ?

Looking for an Adventure?

Why not charter a boat and head to the sandbar for an unforgettable experience? Whether you’re soaking up the sun at low tide or catching a stunning sunset, it’s the perfect way to relax and enjoy the Key West vibe.

Gather your crew, bring some snacks and drinks, and make a day (or evening) of it! Don’t miss out on one of the best ways to unwind after the wedding festivities.

Pro tip: Sunset at the sandbar is magical!

Key West is a wonderful destination for families with children of all ages.

Between the great outdoors and the fantastic museums around the island, you’ll never be at a loss for fun. There’s a host of interactive attractions that will keep kids entertained just as much as parents.

You’ll meet moray eels, barracuda, grouper, tropical fish, conch and sea cucumbers with narration by the aquarium’s expert guides. For families with animal-loving kids, this is a must-do.

The best place to see the sunset in Key West!

Mallory Square is the meeting place for nightly festivities where locals and visitors alike salute one of nature’s wonders surrounded by performers and vendors in a wonderful show of community.

Join Madeleine for a paddle board session and explore the mangroves around Big Coppitt Key.

The Southernmost Point Buoy is an anchored concrete buoy in Key West, Florida, marking the southernmost point in the continental United States, the lowest latitude land of contiguous North American states. It is 18 feet above sea level. The large painted buoy was established as a tourist attraction in 1983 by the city at the corner of South Street and Whitehead Street.

The Key West Lighthouse grants the public access to some of the best views in the area—that is, so long as they're ready to sweat. You'll have to climb 88 steps to reach the top of it; once you do, take in one of Key West’s famous sunsets with a bird’s eye view from the observation platform during one of their sunset experiences. It even comes with snacks and a bottle of wine or Prosecco for toasting the day’s end. If you're pressed for time, shimmy up the stairs and take a few Instagram shots from the top.

The Hemingway House, one of Key West's most popular spots, was once the home of the celebrated American author, who lived here for more than a decade. You can wander around the largely preserved rooms and tour the lush, lovely gardens.

More than 50 species of butterfly and 20 species of exotic birds from around the world live in the Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, where you can learn about butterfly anatomy, physiology, life cycle, feeding, and migratory patterns.

Flamingos strut their stuff just feet away. Also, don't miss the learning center, where you can watch caterpillars munch away at their host plants up close. During later hours you might even get to see an owl butterfly, which can have a wingspan of almost eight inches.

Although Duval Street is just about a mile long, it is a hub for restaurants, shops, galleries, and bars, and a prime place to take in Key West's colorful scenery and history.

Key West fine dinning with an ocean view located right next to the Casa Marina Hotel.

This chic wine bar and seafood eatery offers a fun take on the nautical theme that honors the restaurant’s surroundings without overwhelming diners with chintzy pirate gear and SCUBA seats as far as the eye can see. Where it does over-deliver is with its tasting menu, where you put yourself in the hands of the chefs and let them do their thing. If you’re lucky, their “thing” will include a serving of Japanese baby back ribs with Daikon slaw.

245 Front St, Key West, Florida 33040

United StatesWhen your dinner plans call for a bit of romance, there are few better choices than Latitudes. Located on Sunset Key, a private island that can only be accessed by boat, your dinner at Latitudes begins with a scenic (albeit quick) boat ride to the eatery. It’s a fantastic way to set just the right mood for the rest of the evening, which is secluded enough to make you feel like the only two people on Earth. This is fine dining all the way, so do it right and order a bottle of wine to get started. As many of the ingredients are locally sourced, the menu changes often and features a number of seafood dishes like grilled lobster tail and seared grouper with coconut cracked conch salad. If you’re feeling more turf than surf, Wagyu beef is a menu staple.

Located off the fabled Florida Keys coastline, on a lush, private island dotted with crushed seashell paths amid verdant tropical foliage and exotic wildlife, rests Little Palm Island Resort & Spa – a destination like no other.

Since opening in 2005, PRIME has quickly become the premier steakhouse in the Florida Keys. Impeccably prepared prime beef is the star at PRIME, cooked to perfection in ovens nearing 1,000 degrees.

Though it’s located just off Duval Street in the bustling heart of Key West’s historic district, Cafe Marquesa feels worlds away from it all with its lush garden that offers a bit of privacy smack dab in the main tourist drag. The 50-seat restaurant’s simple yet elegant interior is the perfect match for a menu of classic dishes that have been reinvented and elevated in the process, making for a meal that feels familiar but tastes like nothing you’ve ever had before. Don’t skip the starters, either: the restaurant’s shrimp and grits with andouille sausage and country ham makes the perfect start to any meal, and the crispy pork osso bucco is one of those stick-to-your-ribs meals that you’ll be thinking (and talking) about for months to come.

If you enjoy the laidback vibe of breaking bread in what feels like your own backyard, with live music as your soundtrack and the occasional rooster or cat strutting by your table, Blue Heaven, an ultra-romantic restaurant that's popular with couples, will feel like, well, heaven. Whether you’re ordering off the breakfast, lunch, or dinner menu, the eclectic cuisine fuses classic techniques with Caribbean spices and Keys flavors. You'll find lots of seafood and jerk seasoning, as well as dishes like filet mignon and pork tenderloin. Just make sure to leave some room for a slice of their famous “Mile-High” Key lime pie.

It would be easy to walk right by El Siboney without ever giving it a second look, what with its plain red-brick facade that looks more like a post office than one of Key West’s true culinary gems. But one taste is all it takes to realize what all the fuss is about. Everything about this Cuban eatery is old-school, right down to the pictures on the menu. The whole fried fish and garlic chicken are favorites with restaurant regulars, but it’s hard to go wrong with much of anything on this menu, which includes such Cuban staples as ropa vieja and picadillo. It’s a great place for small groups, both for its easy-on-the-wallet prices and its pitchers of homemade sangria.

Key West certainly isn’t lacking in seafood restaurants, but the A&B Lobster House is much more than that—it’s a fine dining institution that’s been serving up some of the area’s most decadent dishes since 1947. While the dining room is charming and has an upscale steakhouse feel, the wraparound balcony with perfect marina views is where you want to be. Watch the sun set and embrace the slower-paced life as you dine on customer favorites like Caribbean lobster thermidor with cremini mushrooms, grouper Oscar with crabmeat and leek mashed potatoes, or the strip steak au poivre with a gorgonzola potato gratin. In addition to an impressive wine menu, the restaurant—keeping with its timeless style—offers a full menu of classic cocktails like the Hemingway daiquiri (which seems appropriate, given where you are).

A doughnut shop may not be the first place that pops into your head when you think of a city’s dining hotspots, but that only goes to show that you’ve never been to Glazed. What began in 2012 as a locals-only secret has morphed into a dining must for anyone visiting Key West. The secret? Husband-and-wife owners Megan and Jonathan Pidgeon take a traditional culinary approach to their creations, which is how you end up with a Key lime pie doughnut topped with torched meringue and other fresh fruit-filled delicacies like a peach blessed dossant and pineapple upside down brulée. A full coffee bar completes the experience, even if these doughnuts aren’t made for dipping.

A must when you're in the Keys! Grab a coffee or a smoothie to start your day!

The cocktails here are hand crafted, creative, and delicious. The vibe is laid back speakeasy styling with an eclectic design

Irish Kevin's is a favorite bar for many Key West visitors. And why wouldn't it be? Everyone at this Florida beach bar is always having a great time.

The stage at Irish Kevin's is centered in the middle of the bar, and entertainers do all they can to get the crowd involved in the act. We suggest that you do play and sing along or you may just get "called out" and then the fun really begins. And that fun will be at your expense.

The motto of this Florida beach bar is "I came. I drank. I don't remember." That about sums it all up for you at Irish Kevin's.

Key West's premier music venue. Great local seafood & world-class musicians on our courtyard stage.