Visitor and Event Information

Lower Keys Events

Current events, concerts and local activities


Local Beaches

FORT ZACHARY TAYLOR HISTORIC STATE PARK AND BEACH
At the end of Southard Street
The Fort was completed in 1866 and helped to defend Florida's coastline and played an important role in both the Civil and Spanish-American Wars. Fabulous beach, guided tours, snorkeling, Cafe, gift shop, beach equipment, watersport rentals and picnic gr
(305) 292-6713

CLARENCE S. HIGGS MEMORIAL BEACH
On Atlantic Blvd, near the end of White Street
Swimming, wooden pier, tennis courts nearby. FREE


SMATHERS BEACH

One of the longest beaches in Key West. Spectacular view of sunrise. Watersports rentals, food concessions. FREE


SOUTH BEACH
On the ocean at the end of Duval Street
Spectacular Sunsets! Calmer than its Miami Beach counterpart.


Boats Charters & Tours

DIVE IN
MM 97.5 (Mandalay Marina)
RENTALS: Boats, Wave Runners, Kayaks, Hobie Cats, Fishing Charters, Scuba Instruction
(305) 852-1919



Caribbean Watersports
MM 97 (@ the Hilton Hotel)
Parasailing/Sailing/Wave Runners/ Snorkeling/Private Charters/Cruies/Enviro
(305) 852-4707



ISLAND VENTURES
MM 103.9
DIVING - Private Charters available
(305) 451-4957



MIKE'S CHARTERS
MM 100 - Holiday Inn Marina
SNORKELING/DIVING/FISHING/RELAXING--CHAMPAGNE CRUISE - CUSTOM CHARTERS
(305) 942-6772



SAILORS CHOICE PARTY FISHING BOAT
MM 100, Holiday Inn Marina
Half Day Fishing, Night Trips. Private Charters
(305) 451-1802



SCUBA DO DIVE CHARTERS
MM 100 at the Ocean Divers Complex
Reef and Wreck Diving. Private Charters Available
(305) 451-3446
(800) 516-0110


FLORIDA KEYS WILD BIRD CENTER
MM 93.6 Bayside
Nature trails. Wild and beautiful birds. Donations accepted
(305) 852-4486



KEY LARGO PRINCESS GLASSBOTTOM BOAT
MM 100, Holiday Day Inn Docks
Snorkel without getting wet.
(305) 451-4655
877-648-8129


PIGEON KEY
MM 47, Oceanside
Learn the history of the Keys reailroads and Overseas Highway. Bring a picnic. Admission charged.
(305) 289-0025



FORT JEFFERSON AND DRY TORTUGAS NATIONAL PARK
70 miles west of Key West in the Gulf of Mexico
Accessible by boat or seaplane. Seven islands surrounded by crystal blue waters. Fort Jefferson is the largest of the 19th century American coastal forts. Tours, Visitor center, ranger-led activities, camping.