Guidebook to Key West
Food scene
Live music, cold drinks and great food. It's a Key West tradition. The bar where Ernest Hemingway himself frequented. Established in 1933, the day prohibition was repealed.
45 locals recommend
Sloppy Joe's Bar
201 Duval StLive music, cold drinks and great food. It's a Key West tradition. The bar where Ernest Hemingway himself frequented. Established in 1933, the day prohibition was repealed.
An authentic Key West favorite! Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Al fresco dining with the roosters and the cats of Key West. Best Key Lime pie in town.
52 locals recommend
Blue Heaven
729 Thomas StAn authentic Key West favorite! Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Al fresco dining with the roosters and the cats of Key West. Best Key Lime pie in town.
Great atmosphere, fun bartenders and amazing food. Must try the Key West Pink Shrimp! Right on the water overlooking Key West Harbor.
22 locals recommend
Conch Republic Seafood Company
631 Greene StGreat atmosphere, fun bartenders and amazing food. Must try the Key West Pink Shrimp! Right on the water overlooking Key West Harbor.
Authentic Cuban restaurant and a true local's favorite. Try the Picadillo and the Siboney Steak. Best Cuban in town!
25 locals recommend
El Siboney Restaurant
900 Catherine StAuthentic Cuban restaurant and a true local's favorite. Try the Picadillo and the Siboney Steak. Best Cuban in town!
Excellent food and service. Great happy hour with delicious oysters.
11 locals recommend
Thirsty Mermaid
521 Fleming StExcellent food and service. Great happy hour with delicious oysters.
Great for brunch, lunch or dinner. Two of the best chef's in town and in business since 1988.
7 locals recommend
Azur Restaurant
425 Grinnell StGreat for brunch, lunch or dinner. Two of the best chef's in town and in business since 1988.
Fine dining with a view. Great for lunch with family and friends or a romantic dinner. The lower deck is also a bar if you want to just have a drink and enjoy the Atlantic Ocean.
30 locals recommend
Louie's Backyard
700 Waddell AveFine dining with a view. Great for lunch with family and friends or a romantic dinner. The lower deck is also a bar if you want to just have a drink and enjoy the Atlantic Ocean.
La Grignote
1211 Duval StBreakfast to die for!
Quaint French bistro with amazing food. A local favorite not to be underestimated.
6 locals recommend
Blackfin Bistro
918 Duval StQuaint French bistro with amazing food. A local favorite not to be underestimated.
Dinner at it's finest. Never disappoints, whether for a romantic dinner for two or with family and friends. The best food and service overlooking Key West Harbor.
14 locals recommend
A&B Lobster House
700 Front StDinner at it's finest. Never disappoints, whether for a romantic dinner for two or with family and friends. The best food and service overlooking Key West Harbor.
Romantic, cozy, delectable. Serving a Chef's tasting menu with three seating's per night. Great for special occasions and fit for foodies.
11 locals recommend
Little Pearl
632 Olivia StRomantic, cozy, delectable. Serving a Chef's tasting menu with three seating's per night. Great for special occasions and fit for foodies.
Sightseeing
The Southernmost Point Buoy is the southernmost point in the continental United States and the lowest latitude in North America.
64 locals recommend
Southernmost Point of the Continental US
1400 South StThe Southernmost Point Buoy is the southernmost point in the continental United States and the lowest latitude in North America.
Tour the home of Ernest Hemingway and see the six toed cats.
105 locals recommend
The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
907 Whitehead StTour the home of Ernest Hemingway and see the six toed cats.
Great place to visit for a tranquil afternoon. They also have flamingos!
56 locals recommend
Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
1316 Duval StGreat place to visit for a tranquil afternoon. They also have flamingos!
Take a boat to the Dry Tortugas and tour the fort. Snorkeling and camping also available.
40 locals recommend
Dry Tortugas National Park
Take a boat to the Dry Tortugas and tour the fort. Snorkeling and camping also available.
See the treasure that was discovered by Mel Fisher and his crew, worth $450 million, from The Nuestra Senora de Atocha and the Santa Margarita.
31 locals recommend
Mel Fisher Maritime Museum
200 Greene StSee the treasure that was discovered by Mel Fisher and his crew, worth $450 million, from The Nuestra Senora de Atocha and the Santa Margarita.
State Park and Beach. Tour the Fort or hang out on the beach under the trees. Picnic tables and grills available. Great for sunset!
47 locals recommend
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
601 Howard England WayState Park and Beach. Tour the Fort or hang out on the beach under the trees. Picnic tables and grills available. Great for sunset!
Sunset Celebration every night at sunset. Local artists and vendors, food and more!
100 locals recommend
Mallory Square
400 Wall StSunset Celebration every night at sunset. Local artists and vendors, food and more!
From the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean, Duval Street is the main strip in Key West. Filled with all of the restaurants, bars, shops and more.
62 locals recommend
Duval Street
Duval StreetFrom the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean, Duval Street is the main strip in Key West. Filled with all of the restaurants, bars, shops and more.
Beaches
This beach is inside the State Park. There is also a Fort to tour for those history buffs. Great for swimming, snorkeling and fishing. Best for sunset over looking the Gulf of Mexico. Concession stand with great food for lunch, plus chair rentals.
47 locals recommend
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
601 Howard England WayThis beach is inside the State Park. There is also a Fort to tour for those history buffs. Great for swimming, snorkeling and fishing. Best for sunset over looking the Gulf of Mexico. Concession stand with great food for lunch, plus chair rentals.
Kayak and paddle board rentals as well as kite boards in season. Best for families and small children. Great for those who like to watch the sun rise.
40 locals recommend
Smathers Beach
2601 S Roosevelt BlvdKayak and paddle board rentals as well as kite boards in season. Best for families and small children. Great for those who like to watch the sun rise.
Public beach with paddle board and Kayak rentals. Free parking. Walk on the pier.
25 locals recommend
Higgs Beach Pier
1000 Atlantic BlvdPublic beach with paddle board and Kayak rentals. Free parking. Walk on the pier.
Great little beach if you are on this side of town. Very good food shack offering the best tacos and cold beers. Can rent water sports next door at the Hyatt.
Lagerheads Beach Bar & Watersports
0 Simonton StreetGreat little beach if you are on this side of town. Very good food shack offering the best tacos and cold beers. Can rent water sports next door at the Hyatt.
Local Grocery
Fausto's Food Palace
1105 White StGourmet food market and grocery with beer and wine.
Winn-Dixie
2778 N Roosevelt BlvdPublix Super Market at Key Plaza Shopping Center
1112 Key PlazaCVS
530 Truman AveArts & Culture
Retro style cinema with 4 theatres for mainstream and indie films. Serves beer and wine!
10 locals recommend
Tropic Cinema
416 Eaton StRetro style cinema with 4 theatres for mainstream and indie films. Serves beer and wine!
Home to many local musicians providing top tier music, concerts and variety specials. Cocktail service and full bar. Balcony seating.
6 locals recommend
Key West Theater
512 Eaton StHome to many local musicians providing top tier music, concerts and variety specials. Cocktail service and full bar. Balcony seating.
Intimate 150 seat theatre producing professional plays such as Hair, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Clue, and so much more!
7 locals recommend
Waterfront Playhouse
407 Wall StIntimate 150 seat theatre producing professional plays such as Hair, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Clue, and so much more!
Red Barn Theatre
319 Duval StBroadway caliber theatre on a small stage.