Best hotels in Key West
Courtyard Key West Waterfront
3031-41 North Roosevelt Boulevard, FL, 33040
This hotel is situated in the New Town on the Gulf of Mexico. Relax by the heated outdoor pool in the tropical courtyard where a Tiki bar is open for lunch. If you’re looking for something a little quieter, head down to the private beach or enjoy the soothing view of the coastline from your room.
Pier House Resort & Spa
1 Duval Street, FL, 33040
Ideally perched at the end of Duval Street and alongside Mallory Square, this hotel has direct access to an exclusive white sand beach. After a day by the sea, head back for a few laps of the outdoor pool under the Florida sun. If you need a moment to escape the sun, you could indulge in a massage or facial at the spa, before taking a seat at the on-site restaurant for dinner.
Casa Marina Key West, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
1500 Reynolds Street, FL, 33040
Just a short walk from the Southernmost Point Buoy, this landmark hotel overlooks the largest private beach in the city. After a day of exploring, make a splash in the oceanfront pool or unwind with a massage on the beach.
Best restaurants in Key West
Little Pearl
632 Olivia Street, FL, 33040
If you enjoy Thirsty Mermaid on Fleming Street, then you’re going to love its newer sister restaurant, Little Pearl. This restaurant serves up fresh seafood and claims to offer ‘innovative cuisine with a tropical twist’. On the chef’s tasting menu are must-try dishes such as the king crab summer roll and grilled swordfish.
Margaritaville
500 Duval Street, FL, 33040
Fancy a ‘Cheeseburger in Paradise’? Then head to Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville where you’ll find dishes such as seafood mac ‘n’ cheese, BBQ ribs, fish tacos, and hand-battered chicken tenders. For dessert, enjoy the signature key lime pie while live music provides entertainment.
Blue Heaven
729 Thomas Street, FL, 33040
Keywest favorite, Blue Heaven is known for serving flavorful Floridian-Caribbean fare.Prepare your palate for carrot and curry soup,miso-baked eggplant salad, and CaribbeanBBQ shrimp.
Best attractions in Key West
Mallory Square
400 Wall Street, FL, 33040
Sunsets in Key West are a true sight to behold. To make sure you catch one in all its glory, head to the northern end of Duval Street in the evening. As you watch the sky change color over the Gulf of Mexico, be sure not to miss the street performers entertaining the crowds.
Florida Reef
Atlantic Coast, Dry Tortugas to Martin County
The wonders that are to be found while snorkeling in the Florida reef make it a must-do activity. Not only is the reef the third-largest in the world, but it’s also the only living coral barrier reef in the USA. Beginning just off the Key West shoreline, it continues north for more than 350 miles.
Fort Zachary Taylor State Park
601 Howard England Way, FL, 33040
Discover the history of this National Historic Landmark on a guided tour where you can learn more about the fort and its role in the Civil War. Afterwards, take advantage of the location as the park is where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Gulf of Mexico, home to one of Key West’s best beaches.