Your Guide for Visiting Key West, FL
While staying with us you might want to make your way even further down the Florida keys to the southernmost point of the continental United States, Key West, FL. This tiny but vibrant Florida key stretches 4 miles long and almost 2 miles wide. Connecting to mainland Florida through the 42 bridges that link the islands via the Overseas Highway, this beautiful key, which is also the county seat of Monroe County, measures approximately 7.21 square miles.
Duval Street is the city’s main street and runs 1.1 miles, lined with many bars, restaurants, and shops. Generally, you can explore a dozen attractions and activities at Key West, including water adventures (kayaking and canoeing, seaplane excursions), nature exploration at parks and gardens, skydiving, and sightseeing, among many other activities.
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Top Attractions & Things To Do In Key West
Conch Republic Independence Celebration:
In April 1982, the city protested against the government’s Border Patrol checkpoint and momentarily seceded (not officially). To date, the city marks the event through annual celebrations in April
Shipwrecks & Snorkeling
Key West was once the wealthiest city in the United States per capita). Locals used to make a fortune out of salvaging shipwrecks that crashed on the shallow waters near the shore and reefs. You can still explore many of these reefs and oceans surrounding Key West on snorkeling trips or boat tours.
Chicken City:
Chickens freely roam the island streets and have been doing so for decades; a fascinating, unusual culture.
Ernest Hemingway Home:
The renowned writer Ernest Hemingway lived in Key West in the early 1930s and had a six-toed cat. The writer’s house, now a museum, hosts dozens of six-toed cats.
Third-largest Coral Reef:
Florida Reef, the third-largest coral barrier reef in the world, is located in Key West.
Southernmost Point Buoy:
The concrete buoy erected to mark the southernmost point in the continental United States is in Key West.
See the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico:
Yet another stunning Key West fact is that it lies on the line dividing the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Connected by the L-shaped Florida Straits, the two water bodies converge right here in Key West. The Atlantic’s deep blue waters can be spotted to the south, while the green shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico lie to the west.
Common Questions About Key West
How Do I Get to Key West?
You can get to Key West from Miami, similarly to how you would reach Key Largo from Miami via the Overseas Highway. With Key West being the southernmost of the Florida Keys, the highway crosses over 42 bridges that connect the islands. However, there’s no road connecting Key West to Cuba; you can only do so by flight or boat.
Is Key West Close to Cuba?
Interestingly, Key West is closer to Cuba than Miami. The southernmost part of Key West (Southernmost Point Buoy) lies 90 miles north of Cuba. Havana, Cuba, is only 105 miles away. On the other hand, Miami is a longer stretch away, more than 150 miles from Key West.
What is The Weather Like in Key West & the Florida Keys?
The weather in Key West is very similar to the climate in Key Largo as they are in the same string of islands. Mainly, the island experiences warm temperatures ranging between 70s and 80s throughout the year, with the coldest (winter) months recording 60s. Even during cold nights, temperatures rarely dip below the 50s. Unlike many other parts of the United States, winter months are comfortable and pretty welcoming. They mark the busiest season on the island as many northerners head south
What is Key West's Lowest Recorded Temperature?
There’s a good reason why Key West is a favorite destination for northerners, especially during winter – it’s one of the hottest cities in the United States. The lowest temperature on the island was recorded in 1886 at forty-one degrees. The temperatures only fell to the same level again nearly a century later in January 1981.
Access More at Playa Largo Ocean Residences
Located only an hour south of Miami, Playa Largo Ocean Residences is located in Key Largo, which is the first and largest island of the Florida Keys Archipelago. This place is a sun-drenched paradise of tropical beauty, action-packed adventures and world-class diving and fishing in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
Whether you’re diving to historic shipwrecks amidst colorful coral reefs, swimming with dolphins, searching for alligators in the Everglades, chilling out in a Tiki Bar or simply immersing yourself in the laid-back vibe of Key Largo, our tropical getaway will warm your soul, lift your spirits and create life-long vacation memories.
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