Florida Keys · Road trip
Key West
End of US-1: Duval Street, Mallory Square sunsets and the Southernmost Point.
Drive from Cape Coral: 5 hr 21 min · 301 milesGoogle driving route, no traffic — expect longer in season. Same time the trip planner and driving map use.
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History in brief: Wreckers, cigars, Hemingway, a president's winter home and the Conch Republic. Read the timeline
Events
- Fantasy FestOct 16–25, 2026 · Parade Sat Oct 24, 7 PMDuval Street, Old Town Key West · Source
- Race World Offshore Key West World ChampionshipNov 1–8, 2026 · Time TBA — check the organizerKey West waters · Source
- Key West Film FestivalNov 18–22, 2026 · Time TBA — check the organizerKey West · Source
- New Year's Eve Red Shoe DropDec 31, 2026 · Time TBA — check the organizerKey West · Source
- Mile 0 FestJan 26–30, 2027 · Time TBA — check the organizerKey West · Source
- Florida Keys Seafood FestivalFeb 13–14, 2027 · Sat 11 AM–8 PM · Sun 11 AM–5 PMTruman Waterfront Park · Source
- Key West Songwriters FestivalDates TBC · TBC · Time TBA — check the organizerKey West · Source
More on the official Florida Keys events calendar.
Eat & drink
- Sunny Eggs 4.9★ (996)517 Fleming St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- Paradise Cafe 4.8★ (349)1421 First St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirections
- Lucy's Cafe 4.8★ (121)119 Fitzpatrick St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- Fishwife Restaurant & Raw Bar 4.8★ (106)223 Petronia St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- Moondog Cafe Key West 4.7★ (4773)823 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- DJ's Clam Shack 4.7★ (4690)629 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- Harpoon Harry's 4.7★ (3899)832 Caroline St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- Kaya Island Eats 4.7★ (2941)618 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- Cuban Coffee Queen Downtown (Southard and Duval) 4.7★ (2563)5 Key Lime Square, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- La Grignote 4.7★ (2431)1211 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- The Lobster Shack Key West 4.7★ (1458)507 South St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- Key West Cuban Coffee 4.7★ (1151)517 Truman Ave, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
Bars & live music
- Surly Siren Saloon 4.8★ (716)308 Front St 2nd Floor, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- Heroes Bar and Liberty Lounge 4.8★ (387)506 Southard St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- Bali Bar 4.8★ (67)325 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- The Rum Bar 4.7★ (1129)1117 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- General Horseplay 4.7★ (634)423 Caroline St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- Hank's Hair of the Dog Saloon 4.7★ (625)409 Caroline St, Naval Air Station Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- The Roost 4.7★ (373)508 Fleming St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- The Dive Bar Shirt Club 4.7★ (281)320 Grinnell St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- Afterdeck Bar at Louie’s 4.7★ (83)700 Waddell Ave, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- The Backyard Bar 4.7★ (66)Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- Irish Kevin's 4.6★ (5237)211 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- Green Parrot Bar 4.6★ (4967)601 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
Things to see
- Alex Vega Key West Firehouse Museum 4.9★ (153)1024 Grinnell St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory 4.8★ (9674)1316 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- USCGC Ingham Maritime Museum 4.8★ (1445)Southard St, Key West, FL 33041, USADirectionsWebsite
- Key West Gardens at Fort West Martello 4.8★ (771)1100 Atlantic Blvd, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- The Kapok Tree 4.8★ (108)502 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirections
- Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square 4.7★ (1586)Mallory Square Pier, 420 Wall St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- Mallory Square 4.7★ (1438)420 Wall St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- Truman Waterfront Park 4.7★ (1010)Southard St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- Key West Ghost and Mysteries Tour 4.7★ (208)429 Caroline St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- The Hemingway Home and Museum 4.6★ (18813)907 Whitehead St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park Beach 4.6★ (16278)601 Howard England Way, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- Truman Little White House 4.6★ (4217)111 Front St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
Boats & marinas
- Honest Eco Tours 5★ (1750)231 Margaret Street Seawall Slip #3, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- Salty Bottom Boats 5★ (427)701 Palm Ave, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- Salty Soul Charters 5★ (280)5710 US-1, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- Island to Island Charters 5★ (199)701 Palm Ave, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- Casual Monday Charters 5★ (189)5950 Peninsular Ave, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- Salty SandBars Key West 5★ (187)811 Palm Avenue Causeway #10, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- Key West Coastal Charters 5★ (116)5710 Overseas Hwy slip F49, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- Laid Back Key West 5★ (102)5130 US-1, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- Key West Boat Trips 5★ (97)Hurricane Hole, 5130 Overseas Hwy, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- Key West Sandbar Tours 5★ (96)3841 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- Key West Sandbar Trips 5★ (73)711 Eisenhower Dr, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- The Happy Captain Boat Charter 5★ (63)7009 Shrimp Rd Slip # A22, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
Shops
- Besame Mucho 4.7★ (111)315 Petronia St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- Zero Mile Art 4.6★ (3411)501 Whitehead St Suite 1, Key West, FL 33040, USADirectionsWebsite
- Duval Square Mall 4.6★ (232)1075 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirections
- Sunset Waterfront Shoppes 4.5★ (94)245 Front St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirections
- Overseas Market 4.4★ (1290)2720 N Roosevelt Blvd # A, Key West, FL 33040, USADirections
- The Shops at Mallory Square 4.4★ (81)291 Front St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirections
- Clinton Square Market 4.3★ (354)291 Front St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirections
- Searstown Shopping Center 4.2★ (1862)815 Peacock Plaza, Key West, FL 33040, USADirections
- Key Plaza 4.1★ (481)1107 Key Plaza, Key West, FL 33040, USADirections
- End of the Road 4.1★ (80)405 Fleming St, Key West, FL 33040, USADirections
Places from Google (4★+ with 50+ reviews). Hours and details change — call ahead.