Bahia Honda State Park
Some of the Keys' best sandy beaches beside the old Flagler railroad bridge.
Fun South Florida · the Florida Keys
Looking for things to do and top attractions in the Florida Keys? A great day trip or weekend: coral reefs, clear water and sunsets at the end of US-1. Snorkeling, boat tours, ghost tours and waterfront fun from Key Largo to Key West.
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Some of the Keys' best sandy beaches beside the old Flagler railroad bridge.
Historic 1920s resort with one of Key West's largest private beaches, a short ride from Duval Street.
Laid-back oceanfront resort in Islamorada with a fishing pier, spa and palm-shaded grounds.
A narrated ride around Old Town Key West: the easiest way to see the highlights in about 75 minutes.
A nonprofit dolphin and sea lion center with educational programs, shows and swim encounters.
Dolphin swim and encounter programs in natural lagoons in Key Largo.
A full-day ferry or seaplane trip to Fort Jefferson, with snorkeling in clear water 70 miles past Key West.
Key West's main street of boutiques, galleries, bars and conch-style storefronts, running ocean to Gulf.
The writer's Key West home, still full of six-toed cats.
Rent a pontoon or center console for the sandbars and clear water of the Keys, or book a captain.
Big family resort in the Middle Keys with a saltwater lagoon, pools, a marina and dolphin programs.
Public beach in Key West with permanent pickleball courts, plus a seasonal Sunday artisan market from October to April.
The Sportfishing Capital of the World: offshore, reef and backcountry charters for every level.
Paddle quiet mangrove tunnels and flats looking for rays, birds and baby sharks.
America's first undersea park. Glass-bottom boats, snorkel trips and kayak trails.
Ten dedicated pickleball courts, the biggest complex in the Keys. Free to play, first come first served, from 7:30 AM to sunset.
Dive and snorkel trips to the reefs and the Christ of the Abyss statue in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
Small, hands-on aquarium from 1934 with a touch tank, sharks, turtles and feeding tours.
Offshore, reef and flats fishing from Key West, from half-day trips to full days.
Walk Old Town tasting conch fritters, Cuban sandwiches, key lime pie and local cocktails.
Lantern-lit walking tours of Key West's haunted houses and legends after dark.
See the reef without getting wet on a glass-bottom boat trip, often with a sunset option.
Guided jet ski tours all the way around the island of Key West, about 90 minutes.
Parasail high above the turquoise water off Key West, solo or with a friend.
Actors, artifacts and a lookout tower tell the story of Key West's shipwreck salvagers.
Adults-only private island reached by boat, with thatched-roof bungalows and no TVs in the rooms.
Boat trips to Looe Key, one of the healthiest coral reefs in the Keys, for snorkeling and diving.
Key West's nightly sunset party on the waterfront, with street performers and food carts. Or watch from a sunset sail.
Hand-feed giant tarpon off the dock, then rent a kayak or book a snorkel trip. Fun stop on the drive down.
Marine animal park with sea lion shows and a lagoon beach.
Tour the hospital that rescues and releases injured sea turtles, and meet some of the patients.
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Popular places listed for the Florida Keys include Key Largo Community Park, Higgs Beach, Theater of the Sea, Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum and Dry Tortugas National Park. Details, links and maps are in the listings above.
Free ideas include Key Largo Community Park, Higgs Beach, Duval Street and Mallory Square Sunset Celebration. Details, links and maps are in the listings above; confirm hours and prices with each venue before you go.
Family favorites include Theater of the Sea, Key West Aquarium, Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum and Robbie's of Islamorada. Details, links and maps are in the listings above; confirm hours and prices with each venue before you go.
Beaches listed here include Higgs Beach, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Bahia Honda State Park and Casa Marina Key West. Details, links and maps are in the listings above; confirm hours and prices with each venue before you go.
Rainy-day ideas include Key West Aquarium and Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum. Details, links and maps are in the listings above; confirm hours and prices with each venue before you go.
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Fun South Florida is a free local guide to things to do in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties and the Florida Keys. Families use it to find kids' activities, rainy-day ideas and birthday party places. Couples use it for date nights, wedding venues and spa days. Visitors use it to plan beach days, Everglades airboat rides and day trips down to Key West.
Every listing links to the venue's official website and a map. Hours, prices and event dates change, so please confirm with the venue before you go.
